4.2 miles
Distance
1,980 ft
Climb
01:37:48
Avg time
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    BLM
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Top Of The World Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    La Sal Mountains
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Global Ranking
    #61012 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37788 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 45 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
  • Land Owner
    USFS
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    72 inches

This an old 4x4 road that is popular to drive, but as a ride it is mostly because of the amazing canyon view.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Top Of The World multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    1,980 ft
  • Altitude min
    5,061 ft
  • Altitude max
    7,041 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,061 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,041 ft
  • Grade
    8.9%
  • Grade max
    -0.5%
  • Grade min
    38.9%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Avg time
    01:37:48
  • Avg reverse time
    00:29:45
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on May 26, 2021
Dry
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      Top Of The World Trail Reports

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      May 26, 2021 @ 12:41pm
      May 26, 2021
      The view from the top of the world makes the climb worth the effort. Some fun slickrock, and a few loose bits, but no major sand traps.
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      • 29 miles avg distance
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      • Last: May 26, 2024

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