Moab

Slickrock, sandstone and the Whole Enchilada.

The desert town that made mountain biking famous. Ride the grippy sandstone of the Slickrock loop, shuttle the Whole Enchilada from the La Sals down to the Colorado River, or spin the gentler Moab Brands and Mag 7 systems with views toward Arches. Spring and fall are the seasons; it suits confident riders, though there are easier systems for newer ones.

At a glance

Slickrock loop

10.5 mi, plus a 1.7-mi practice loop

Whole Enchilada

26.5 mi, 7,000 ft of descent

Moab Brands (Bar M)

30+ mi of trail

Raptor Route

10 mi, 2,546 ft down

Best months

Mar–May, Sep–Nov

Good for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert

What’s here

• Cross-country
• Enduro
• Shuttles
• E-bikes allowed
• Bike rentals
• Races and festivals

Rentals, guides and shops

• Poison Spider Bicycles

  Full-service shop in town with mountain bike rentals and repairs.

• Chile Pepper Bike Shop

  Mountain bike and e-bike rentals, with group discounts.

• Rim Tours

  Guided day and multi-day tours, including e-bike and beginner-friendly trips.

• Whole Enchilada Shuttles

  Shuttles to the top of the Whole Enchilada and other point-to-point rides.

• Western Spirit Cycling

  Supported multi-day mountain bike tours, including Moab-area routes.

Events

“Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• FestivalOct 2–4, 2026Past

  Outerbike Moab

  Demo-bike festival: ride the new models on local trails, with shuttles, catered lunches and evening socials.

Where to stay

• lodgeRed Cliffs Lodge

  Riverside lodge on the Colorado River, up scenic Highway 128.

  30 min drive
• hotelThe Gonzo Inn

  Downtown hotel a short walk from Main Street restaurants and bike shops.

  10 min drive
• condoMoab Springs Ranch

  Bungalows and townhouses on Moab’s first ranch, at the north end of town near Arches.

  15 min drive

Nearby

• Arches National Park · 15 min drive

  Delicate Arch and more than 2,000 sandstone arches, just north of town. Check the park site for timed-entry rules.

• Dead Horse Point State Park · 45 min drive

  Big canyon overlooks plus the easy-to-moderate Intrepid trail system, a good family ride.

• Canyonlands, Island in the Sky · 45 min drive

  Mesa-top overlooks above the Green and Colorado rivers.

• Moab Brewery · In town

  Big, casual brewpub on Main Street for a post-ride burger and beer.

Getting there

• Canyonlands Regional (CNY) · about 20 min drive
• Grand Junction · about 1.75 hr
• Salt Lake City · about 3.75 hr
• Denver · about 5.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps