more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
163 ft
Climb
-197 ft
Descent
00:15:21
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
10,408 ft
Altitude min
10,585 ft
Altitude max
10,531 ft
Altitude start
10,495 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-23.5%
Grade max
19.5%
Grade min
3,924 ft
Distance climb
2,861 ft
Distance down
820 ft
Distance flat
00:15:21
Avg time

TWE Beginning Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    La Sal Mountains
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #2970 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53290 in Trail Running
    • #63678 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #89 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #1,128 in Trail Running
    • #1,546 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS

New section to start the whole enchilada, that cuts out some old double track.

Tags
Shuttle access

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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TWE Beginning Trail Reports

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on Oct 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.58 (32 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to twe-beginning trailhead (38.487060, -109.232160)

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      youtuber Moab 2017: Best of The Whole Enchilada in 10...
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      10:33 | 1458 | Nov 9, 2017 , Moab
      The Whole Enchilada (Part 1), TWE Beginning,...
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      13:27 | 170 | Nov 4, 2023 , Moab
      Moab Day 2 - The Whole Enchilada
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      6:34 | 318 | Mar 19, 2021 , Moab

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is TWE Beginning located?
      TWE Beginning is located in La Sal Mountains, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the La Sal Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.48706, -109.23216.
      ▼ How hard is TWE Beginning?
      TWE Beginning is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for TWE Beginning?
      TWE Beginning has 163 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 197 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,408 ft to 10,585 ft.
      ▼ Is TWE Beginning a point to point trail?
      TWE Beginning is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is TWE Beginning?
      TWE Beginning is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on TWE Beginning?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on TWE Beginning. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride TWE Beginning?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride TWE Beginning are:
      • October (323 activities)
      • September (253 activities)
      • August (38 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access TWE Beginning? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to TWE Beginning are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride TWE Beginning?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride TWE Beginning. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is TWE Beginning?
      TWE Beginning is a very popular trail. There have been 6,438 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,287 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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