more stats
2.7 miles
Distance
107 ft
Climb
-417 ft
Descent
00:15:22
Avg time
-310 ft
Altitude change
5,356 ft
Altitude min
5,666 ft
Altitude max
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
00:15:22
Avg time

YellowCakeWalk Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mud Springs
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1817 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20679 in E-Biking
    • #140087 in Trail Running
    • #147784 in Hiking
    • #14435 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #75 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #277 in E-Biking
    • #3,145 in Trail Running
    • #3,513 in Hiking
    • #282 in Adaptive Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • 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

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.

Disclaimer

WILDLIFE CLOSURE - December 1st to April 15th.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 10 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 205 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 225 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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      Directions to yellowcakewalk trailhead (38.435540, -109.410070)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Aloveraloha
      This is now my favorite trail system! So fun, so well made, flowy, good berms, so fun!
      atfarley
      Really great kids flow trail. Super smooth with Only a few spots where a crash would be scary. Make sure kids can break confidently before trying this.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride YellowCakeWalk are:
      • September (116 activities)
      • October (25 activities)
      • May (23 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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 long does it take to ride YellowCakeWalk?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride YellowCakeWalk. 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 YellowCakeWalk?
      YellowCakeWalk is a very popular trail. There have been 595 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 836 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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