MOAB BIKE TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Navajo Rocks: 18 Miles of Slickrock, Slab and Red‑Butte Singletrack Outside Moab
An intermediate-to-advanced, 18-mile point-to-point singletrack near Moab ridden in roughly 2–3 hours; this guide outlines route, logistics, and key options.
Navajo Rocks: 18 Miles of Slickrock, Slab and Red‑Butte Singletrack Outside Moab.
Navajo Rocks is an intermediate-to-advanced singletrack network just outside Moab that can be ridden as an 18‑mile point‑to‑point. Riders move across slickrock, rolling dirt and punchy climbs beneath towering red cliffs, with flowy stretches, technical slab lines and optional drops framed by views of the La Sals and surrounding buttes.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Red‑rock vistas and La Sal backdrops
Towering red cliffs and wide views of the La Sals and surrounding buttes provide a dramatic frame to the singletrack, turning routine trail sections into sustained scenery.
A varied 18‑mile singletrack experience
The full point‑to‑point covers 18 miles composed entirely of singletrack, moving riders through slickrock, rolling dirt, punchy climbs, slab lines and several flowy sections and optional drops.
Multiple loops or a committed point‑to‑point
Navajo Rocks is a network with various loop choices, but it also reads as an 18‑mile point‑to‑point; riders can stage a vehicle at the finish or opt for a longer return to town.
What the day feels like
What the ride feels like
Expect a focused ride through a changing singletrack palette: slickrock slabs and technical lines demand attention, with punchy climbs and flowy sections providing rhythm. The full 18‑mile point‑to‑point rides in roughly 2–3 hours, bookended by bold red‑rock views.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for an approximately 2–3 hour on‑trail ride; shuttle logistics typically add about a 1‑hour drive.
Trips typically meet at 675 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532, USA for departures and shuttle coordination.
No e‑bikes are permitted on this route, even with the battery removed.
The network offers loop options as well as the full 18‑mile point‑to‑point; riders may stage a vehicle at the finish or return to town by a 16‑mile route (5 miles on road + Moab Canyon Parkway bike path).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are e‑bikes allowed on Navajo Rocks?
No. E‑bikes are not permitted on this route, even with the battery removed.
How long is the Navajo Rocks ride?
The full point‑to‑point route is 18 miles and typically takes about 2–3 hours on trail; expect an additional ~1 hour for shuttle drive time.
Where is the meeting point for departures?
The meeting location is 675 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532, USA.
What is the route sequence along the point‑to‑point?
The route begins on Getaway, links into Mustang, then Chisholm before crossing HWY 313; it continues on Chisholm into Big Lonely and Big Mesa and finishes on Ramblin’.
Can I return to town instead of staging a vehicle at the finish?
Yes. Riders can stage a vehicle at the end of the trail or return to town on a 16‑mile route that includes about 5 miles on road followed by the Moab Canyon Parkway bike path.