more stats
4.2 miles
Distance
366 ft
Climb
-375 ft
Descent
00:52:14
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
4,505 ft
Altitude min
4,653 ft
Altitude max
4,590 ft
Altitude start
4,580 ft
Altitude end
-18.7%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,372 ft
Distance flat
00:52:14
Avg time

North 40 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moab Brand Trails
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #19580 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #370 in Trail Running
    • #1730 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Good route through broken rock. Looks like another planet in places. Some fun technical moves. Many ups and downs keep it interesting. Opened Winter 2012.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 121 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,027 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Avg: 3.93 (48 votes)
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      Directions to north-40 trailhead (38.654480, -109.666910)

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      11 Reviews & Comments

      bizango-x bizango-x
      Great trail. It has a bit of everything. Some nice singletrack and fun routing as well as some chunky sections and ledges. If you can ride this you can ride a lot of other trails in Moab.
      pedalandphoto pedalandphoto
      This trail is lots of fun! Rode it counter clockwise, definitely a blue trail for sure, maybe one or two features that’re black. But, 98% blue. I was able to clean it 1st try, but lots of fun. It’s a great challenge for an intermediate rider and I’d happily do this trail again.
      Samcmilly
      Had a lot of fun riding this solo. Was able to clear 95% of it, def found the rating of blue/black accurate. Mostly flowy with some techy sections, great views and a some fun downhill! Added maverick for a little extra fun!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is North 40 located?
      North 40 is located in Moab Brand Trails, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Moab Brand Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.65448, -109.66691.
      How hard is North 40?
      North 40 is rated as Blue difficulty.
      What is the elevation gain for North 40?
      North 40 has 366 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 375 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,505 ft to 4,653 ft.
      Is North 40 a point to point trail?
      North 40 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is North 40?
      North 40 is 4.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on North 40?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on North 40. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access North 40? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to North 40 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride North 40?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 50 minutes to ride North 40. The trail is 4.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is North 40?
      North 40 is a very popular trail. There have been 4,817 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,299 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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