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1.6 miles
Distance
220 ft
Climb
-329 ft
Descent
00:31:39
Avg time
-109 ft
Altitude change
4,482 ft
Altitude min
4,639 ft
Altitude max
4,615 ft
Altitude start
4,505 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-58.4%
Grade max
18%
Grade min
3,576 ft
Distance climb
3,934 ft
Distance down
1,122 ft
Distance flat
00:31:39
Avg time

Rockstacker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Amasa Back
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31891 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #403 in Trail Running
    • #81450 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Life Threatening
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Skinny
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Rockstacker is probably the most technically difficult trail in the whole Moab area. It has tight switch backs with large rock drops right at the apex. It has very steep sections with drops in the middle that can't be avoided. This is a tedious and technically demanding trail.

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    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to rockstacker trailhead (38.542230, -109.640860)
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        16:02 | 29 | May 22, 2026 , Moab
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        27:16 | 220 | May 19, 2023 , Moab
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        5:03 | 263 | Jan 28, 2023 , Moab

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rockstacker

        ▼ Where is Rockstacker located?
        Rockstacker 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 Rockstacker?
        Rockstacker is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rockstacker?
        Rockstacker has 220 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 329 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,482 ft to 4,639 ft.
        ▼ Is Rockstacker a point to point trail?
        Rockstacker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Rockstacker?
        Rockstacker is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rockstacker?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rockstacker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rockstacker?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rockstacker are:
        • October (37 activities)
        • April (31 activities)
        • May (24 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Rockstacker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rockstacker are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Rockstacker?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 31 minutes to ride Rockstacker. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Rockstacker?
        Rockstacker is a very popular trail. There have been 2,460 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,351 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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