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2.7 miles
Distance
137 ft
Climb
-173 ft
Descent
00:27:16
Avg time
-36 ft
Altitude change
5,868 ft
Altitude min
5,964 ft
Altitude max
5,904 ft
Altitude start
5,868 ft
Altitude end
-0.252%
Grade
-13.654%
Grade max
10.733%
Grade min
4,750 ft
Distance climb
5,144 ft
Distance down
4,410 ft
Distance flat
00:27:16
Avg time
Whiptail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDead Horse Point
Moab, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 50 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerUtah State Parks
Not difficult, but a beautiful trail to ride because of the diversity. The trail traverses interesting juniper trees surrounding by large areas of cryptobiotic soil. It feels like you are riding your bike through a massive Japanese Zen garden with a desert mesa feel. Really is between easy and intermediate.
Trail Supporters
Moab Trail MixBuilder- Utah State ParksMaintainer
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 82 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
All
- 981 rides
- Last: Oct 12, 2026
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Directions to whiptail trailhead
(38.510640, -109.742450)
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mtb
11:02 |
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Mar 21, 2026 , Moab
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1:41:30 |
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Nov 24, 2022 , Moab
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A short ride in one of the most beautiful areas around Moab Utah! Great intermediate riding in Moab.
bensgig
Awesome trail as part of the system. Intermediate to beginner. Great views. Flows well. No real climbs
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