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2.7 miles
Distance
137 ft
Climb
-173 ft
Descent
00:27:55
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
00:27:55
Avg time

Whiptail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dead Horse Point
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37065 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16013 in E-Biking
    • #98837 in Trail Running
    • #89489 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Utah 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.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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        Directions to whiptail trailhead (38.510640, -109.742450)
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        Whiptail at the Dead Horse Point Riding Area...
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        11:02 | 55 | Mar 21, 2026 , Moab
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        1:41:30 | 456 | Nov 24, 2022 , Moab

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Whiptail

        ▼ Where is Whiptail located?
        Whiptail is located in Dead Horse Point, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Dead Horse Point trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.51064, -109.74245.
        ▼ How hard is Whiptail?
        Whiptail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.252%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Whiptail?
        Whiptail has 137 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 173 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,868 ft to 5,964 ft.
        ▼ Is Whiptail a point to point trail?
        Whiptail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Whiptail?
        Whiptail is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Whiptail?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Whiptail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Whiptail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Whiptail are:
        • October (133 activities)
        • May (128 activities)
        • April (68 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Whiptail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Whiptail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Whiptail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Whiptail. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Whiptail?
        Whiptail is a very popular trail. There have been 3,430 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,414 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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