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2.5 miles
Distance
401 ft
Climb
-292 ft
Descent
00:58:55
Avg time
109 ft
Altitude change
5,827 ft
Altitude min
5,976 ft
Altitude max
5,827 ft
Altitude start
5,937 ft
Altitude end
0.823%
Grade
-20.197%
Grade max
156.577%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,654 ft
Distance flat
00:58:55
Avg time

Rim Loop (West) Details

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  • Riding Area
    Dead Horse Point
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Hiking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #37408 in Hiking [+]
    • #87683 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Utah State Parks

The western side of the Rim Trail, offers a some new views. There are so many little buttes, not all of them have names. This trail is a bit more rocky and some wayfinding is sometimes necessary, as hikers like to explore around the rocks and venture out towards the edge. Once you get past the main point as you head north, the trail is easy to follow, and is a nice hike that eventually loops you back to the visitor center.

Along the way there are 2 distinct additional spur trails that you can take to more overlooks.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Beautiful trail through the juniper and rocks. Trail marked by cairns over rocky areas.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rim Loop (West)

        ▼ Where is Rim Loop (West) located?
        Rim Loop (West) 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 38.47015, -109.74107.
        ▼ How hard is Rim Loop (West)?
        Rim Loop (West) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.823%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rim Loop (West)?
        Rim Loop (West) has 401 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 292 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,827 ft to 5,976 ft.
        ▼ Is Rim Loop (West) a point to point trail?
        Rim Loop (West) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Rim Loop (West)?
        Rim Loop (West) is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rim Loop (West)?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Rim Loop (West). Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Rim Loop (West)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Rim Loop (West) are:
        • November (5 activities)
        • October (2 activities)
        • April (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Rim Loop (West)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rim Loop (West) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to hike Rim Loop (West)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 49 minutes to hike Rim Loop (West). The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Rim Loop (West)?
        Rim Loop (West) is a very popular trail. There have been 196 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 196 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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