more stats
4,072 ft
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-112 ft
Descent
00:07:40
Avg time
-76 ft
Altitude change
5,532 ft
Altitude min
5,644 ft
Altitude max
5,644 ft
Altitude start
5,568 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-8.5%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
745 ft
Distance climb
2,831 ft
Distance down
272 ft
Distance flat
00:07:40
Avg time

Wildcat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horsethief
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #75456 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45631 in E-Biking
    • #353451 in Trail Running
    • #336178 in Hiking
    • #10433 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #7720 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,264 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #551 in E-Biking
    • #6,025 in Trail Running
    • #5,947 in Hiking
    • #112 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #207 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Trail is great in both directions. Use Wildcat to climb from the bottom of the 7up downhill to the top or southern part of Hidalgo to continue descending down the Horsethief system.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Black Rating: Advanced obstacles exist, some trail obstructions.

No pinch points narrower than 38".  Most the tread and bench cuts have been built to a minimum of 38" wide however some rock ramps may be rougher than others. Spotter required and trail conditions can change with one desert rain event.
 
Three cattle guards exist in Horsetheif that have 36" wide tread surface. These are on Chisholm, Mustang West, and 7up.  

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Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 29 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 303 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Wildcat Trail Reports

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on Oct 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to wildcat-36708 trailhead (38.592660, -109.787350)

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      Routes with this trail

      19 miles • 1,679 ft • 9 •
      Linking some trails passing through or starting at Horsethief Camp.
      9 miles • 908 ft • 6 •
      MTS Horsethief Mag Race - Round 3 4/28/26
      9 miles • 899 ft • 6 • Loop • Race •
      Spring 25' Moab Town Series (MTS) Cross Country race course for Upper Mag 7 / Horsetheif.
      4.1 ★★★★★
      10 Ratings
      5 ★ 30%
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      3 ★ 20%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      rozeyt
      Best to go down wildcat and 7up and up hildago

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wildcat located?
      Wildcat is located in Horsethief, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Horsethief trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.59266, -109.78735.
      ▼ How hard is Wildcat?
      Wildcat is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wildcat?
      Wildcat has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 112 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,532 ft to 5,644 ft.
      ▼ How long is Wildcat?
      Wildcat is 4,072 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wildcat?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wildcat. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Wildcat?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Wildcat are:
      • April (41 activities)
      • October (28 activities)
      • May (20 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Wildcat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wildcat are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wildcat?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Wildcat. The trail is 4,072 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wildcat?
      Wildcat is a very popular trail. There have been 1,020 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,110 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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