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4,652 ft
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-120 ft
Descent
00:36:12
Avg time
-60 ft
Altitude change
4,545 ft
Altitude min
4,634 ft
Altitude max
4,620 ft
Altitude start
4,560 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-22.6%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
1,270 ft
Distance climb
2,290 ft
Distance down
1,093 ft
Distance flat
00:36:12
Avg time

Pothole Arch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Amasa Back
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81740 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114673 in E-Biking
    • #139001 in Trail Running
    • #140821 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,387 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #1,449 in E-Biking
    • #3,103 in Trail Running
    • #3,245 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    BLM

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AI Generated Description

Pothole Arch is a highly rated 4,652 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Moab Utah. It has rock slabs. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 58 ft black diamond climb. It features drop, rock face and rock garden. Exposure: High Risk of Serious Injury. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 36 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
DropsRock gardensRock slabs

Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 28 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 278 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Avg: 4.04 (20 votes)
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      Directions to pothole-arch trailhead (38.542230, -109.640860)
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      21:21 | 361 | Apr 2, 2022 , Moab
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      12:41 | 308 | Mar 24, 2021 , Moab
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      0:15 | 239 | Dec 19, 2015 , Moab

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      Routes with this trail

      249
      Amasa Back - Pothole Arch, Captain Ahab, Cliff Hanger, Hymasa - RideSpots.com
      ★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 2,106 ft • 12 • Out & Back •
      Amasa Back is an awesome riding area with loads of options. For this route we suggest climbing up either...
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      Pothole Stacker Ahab
      ★ 4.0 • 15 miles • 2,052 ft • 17 • Loop •
      Hymasa to Pothole Arch to Ahab
      100
      Hymasa - Pothole - Captain Ahab
      16 miles • 2,145 ft • 5 •
      An epic ride that threads together some of the technically finest riding in Moab. Add Rockstacker on your...
      4.1 ★★★★★
      20 Ratings
      5 ★ 35%
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      3 ★ 30%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      ajriding ajriding
      Worth the ride up. You will have to roll on trashy jeep rd some but explore aroound pothole. You can see Bottle Operner Arch across the river. I think that's its name.
      If you are a 1%’er then take Rockstacker down to Jackson shortcut n then back to Capt Ahab dh.
      If not an excellent skilled techy rider i guess u can walk a few sections on Rockstacker
      tmccabe84
      This trail is pretty fun, reminiscent of the openness of Bartlett or Slickrock. The arch is garbage though. Go for the extra mileage, not the landmark.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pothole Arch located?
      Pothole Arch is located in Amasa Back, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Amasa Back trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.54223, -109.64086.
      ▼ How hard is Pothole Arch?
      Pothole Arch is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pothole Arch?
      Pothole Arch has 58 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 120 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,545 ft to 4,634 ft.
      ▼ Is Pothole Arch a point to point trail?
      Pothole Arch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pothole Arch?
      Pothole Arch is 4,652 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pothole Arch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pothole Arch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pothole Arch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pothole Arch are:
      • October (34 activities)
      • May (20 activities)
      • September (18 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Pothole Arch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pothole Arch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pothole Arch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride Pothole Arch. The trail is 4,652 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pothole Arch?
      Pothole Arch is a very popular trail. There have been 1,917 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,947 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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