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1.2 miles
Distance
286 ft
Climb
-210 ft
Descent
00:21:30
Avg time
76 ft
Altitude change
4,549 ft
Altitude min
4,672 ft
Altitude max
4,572 ft
Altitude start
4,648 ft
Altitude end
1.169%
Grade
-108.628%
Grade max
33.566%
Grade min
3,601 ft
Distance climb
2,217 ft
Distance down
705 ft
Distance flat
00:21:30
Avg time
Slickrock (practice) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
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Riding AreaSand Flats Recreation Area
Moab, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 95 in Dirtbiking
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Global Ranking#22160 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #2261 in E-Biking
- #21569 in Trail Running
- #2011 in Hiking
- #220 in Dirtbiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerBLM
This trail makes a good introduction to the type of terrain you'll find on the main loop, but at a more moderate level for those who want to ease into it. Still, it presents some significant obstacles and should not be taken lightly. True beginners probably won't enjoy a ride here.
Just a quarter mile into the main Slickrock Trail, fork right at the painted junction to start the Practice Loop. Follow the white dashes along a series of sandstone domes, followed by a quick descent toward the Echo Canyon viewpoint. It's worth getting off your bike and hiking to the edge of the cliffs for a closer look at this box canyon.
Continue along the dashed line as it winds up and over more low fins and across sandy washes back towards the main trail, with a number of short but steep climbs and drops. You'll rejoin the Slickrock Trail around the 3/4 mile mark. If you're up for 10 more miles of slickrock, turn right for the full loop. If not, turn left for a quick return to the trailhead.
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
After some practice, advanced adaptive riders can most likely do this trail solo. There are a few steep ledgy spots (two with deep sand leading up to them) that adaptive riders will most likely need an assist for and three or four off-camber situations possibly requiring a spot for riders with higher injuries.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 15 miles average
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- 9 miles avg distance
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Directions to slickrock-practice trailhead
(38.587990, -109.524860)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slickrock (practice)
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Where is Slickrock (practice) located?
Slickrock (practice) is located in Sand Flats Recreation Area, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Sand Flats Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.58799, -109.52486.
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How hard is Slickrock (practice)?
Slickrock (practice) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.169%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Slickrock (practice)?
Slickrock (practice) has 286 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 210 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,549 ft to 4,672 ft.
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Is Slickrock (practice) a point to point trail?
Slickrock (practice) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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