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2.2 miles
Distance
228 ft
Climb
-250 ft
Descent
00:25:00
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
5,826 ft
Altitude min
5,925 ft
Altitude max
5,925 ft
Altitude start
5,904 ft
Altitude end
-0.188%
Grade
-32.303%
Grade max
47.936%
Grade min
4,463 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,317 ft
Distance flat
00:25:00
Avg time

Prickly Pair Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dead Horse Point
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #54928 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24452 in E-Biking
    • #136682 in Trail Running
    • #111561 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Utah State Parks

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Prickly Pair is a highly rated 2 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Moab Utah. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 25 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Ideal
Avg: 4.17 (24 votes)
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        Directions to prickly-pair trailhead (38.492970, -109.733000)
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        Deadhorse 13 mi Loop - Day 3
        ★ 4.5 • 13 miles • 675 ft • 12 • Loop •
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        Moab Scenery By Way Of Singletrack
        ★ 3.5 • 12 miles • 682 ft • 8 • Loop •
        A short ride in one of the most beautiful areas around Moab Utah! Great intermediate riding in Moab.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Prickly Pair

        ▼ Where is Prickly Pair located?
        Prickly Pair is located in Dead Horse Point, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Dead Horse Point trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.49297, -109.733.
        ▼ How hard is Prickly Pair?
        Prickly Pair is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.188%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Prickly Pair?
        Prickly Pair has 228 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 250 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,826 ft to 5,925 ft.
        ▼ Is Prickly Pair a point to point trail?
        Prickly Pair is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Prickly Pair?
        Prickly Pair is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Prickly Pair?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Prickly Pair. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Prickly Pair?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Prickly Pair are:
        • October (65 activities)
        • May (45 activities)
        • April (25 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Prickly Pair? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Prickly Pair are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Prickly Pair?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Prickly Pair. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Prickly Pair?
        Prickly Pair is a very popular trail. There have been 1,322 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,315 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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