14.2 miles
Distance
1,874 ft
Climb
-1,374 ft
Descent
01:56:24
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Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Potash Road Trail
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    BLM
    Land Manager

Potash Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dead Horse Point
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Utah State Parks

Dirt road that ascends from the Colorado River, past the intense blue potash ponds, around the area underneath Dead Horse Point, and on up to the White Rim.

Note: trail routing near the potash plant is tricky; be sure to follow the GPS track carefully and not stray onto private land.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Potash Road multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    501 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,948 ft
  • Altitude max
    4,503 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,959 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,459 ft
  • Grade
    0.669%
  • Grade max
    -34.905%
  • Grade min
    37.546%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
  • Avg time
    01:56:24
  • Avg reverse time
    01:54:33
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      6 Months
      • 6 rides
      • 49 miles avg distance
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      • 110 rides
      • Last: Nov 16, 2024

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