more stats
3,778 ft
Distance
190 ft
Climb
-208 ft
Descent
00:12:21
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
4,041 ft
Altitude min
4,113 ft
Altitude max
4,059 ft
Altitude start
4,041 ft
Altitude end
-0.478%
Grade
-30.885%
Grade max
26.922%
Grade min
1,653 ft
Distance climb
1,803 ft
Distance down
322 ft
Distance flat
00:12:21
Avg time

Prospector Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moab
    , Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #136195 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72153 in Trail Running
    • #134438 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,561 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #1,521 in Trail Running
    • #3,055 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    any
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Located just below the Sunset Grill. An upper line is also open, with more climbing and descending. About as wide as a side walk in most places, and mostly gravely surface. Not as technical as Pipe dream, the challenge here is trying to clean the loose climbs. Flow trail from North to South, the upper line will have you grinning and puckering at the same time Great after (or during) a rain, Ride the prospecter to get a feel for your new bike before venturing miles away from the trailhead, or to experience some single track right on the edge of town.

Tags
Flowy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Prospector Trail Reports

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Feb 13, 2026 @ 5:04pm (America/Denver)
Feb 13, 2026
 Black in many spots
Oct 21, 2023 @ 3:46am
Oct 21, 2023
Jan 3, 2023 @ 7:59pm
Jan 3, 2023
Sep 23, 2019 @ 9:23am
Sep 23, 2019
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Status:
on Feb 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Prospector MTB Trail Moab Utah
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      3:31 | 407 | Jan 27, 2023 , Moab
      2.5 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      kalockwood
      Could be good, but it seems like the trail builders gave up in a couple spots. It would be nice to see this finished out.
      CoronaNewb
      I think most of lower prospector is green except for the exposure and the gnarly climb at the end courtesy of the rock slide but a totally fun trail. I’m a newer rider and thought this was time so I did the high rate after and I would say that’s intermediate. I did pipe dream the day before doing this.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Prospector located?
      Prospector is located in Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Moab trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.58823, -109.5578.
      ▼ How hard is Prospector?
      Prospector is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.478%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Prospector?
      Prospector has 190 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 208 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,041 ft to 4,113 ft.
      ▼ Is Prospector a point to point trail?
      Prospector is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Prospector?
      Prospector is 3,778 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Prospector?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Prospector. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Prospector?
      Prospector is best visited during: any.
      ▼ How do I access Prospector? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Prospector are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Prospector?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Prospector. The trail is 3,778 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Prospector?
      Prospector is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 257 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 288 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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