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2.7 miles
Distance
107 ft
Climb
-417 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-310 ft
Altitude change
5,356 ft
Altitude min
5,666 ft
Altitude start
5,358 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
13.6%
Grade min
3,337 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,592 ft
Distance flat

YellowCakeWalk Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mud Springs
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
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    • Downhill Primary for E-Biking
    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
    • Downhill Primary for Adaptive Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    April 15 - November
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    2025
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

YellowCakeWalk is the longer of the two loop options, circling the entire Mud Springs Cauldron. From the top or east junction of Up235 and RADium, the trail dives into a twisty, berm-filled descent that drops roughly 200 feet, followed by a series of rolling climbs and descents as it works its way around the north side of the system.
Looking for more downhill? Climb up Geiger Grind to link into RADium for a bonus descent back to the trailhead.

Mud Springs was built with adaptive friendly standards and is great for handcycle riders. This trail ranges between 38-48 inches wide and has no pinch points narrower than 43 inches. Some berms are present however they have flatter bottoms, and the out slope of the tread does not exceed 10 degrees. Turns have a radius of 15 feet or greater. The northern portion of YellowCakeWalk was hand built and does have a narrower feel than the rest of the machine built trails. These trails are still 38 inches or wider but do have slightly more exposure due to different building techniques.

MUD WARNING The system is high in clay soils and does not hold up well when wet. Please do not ride during or after rain or snow events. Doing so will leave ruts and damage the trails.

Access Info

Use caution turning off of HWY 191 onto Yellow Circle Road as the turning place is in a passing lane.

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WILDLIFE CLOSURE - December 1st to April 15th.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About YellowCakeWalk

        ▼ Where is YellowCakeWalk located?
        YellowCakeWalk is located in Mud Springs, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Mud Springs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.43554, -109.41007.
        ▼ How hard is YellowCakeWalk?
        YellowCakeWalk is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for YellowCakeWalk?
        YellowCakeWalk has 107 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 417 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,356 ft to 5,666 ft.
        ▼ Is YellowCakeWalk a point to point trail?
        YellowCakeWalk is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is YellowCakeWalk?
        YellowCakeWalk is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on YellowCakeWalk?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on YellowCakeWalk. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride YellowCakeWalk?
        YellowCakeWalk is best visited during: April 15 - November.
        ▼ How do I access YellowCakeWalk? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to YellowCakeWalk are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is YellowCakeWalk?
        YellowCakeWalk is a very popular trail. There have been 199 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 241 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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