We know our
TRAILS
Use the
Right Sources
Trail Forks
Grand County Active Transportation & Trails
Our local mountain bike trails are designed, built and maintained by Grand County Active Transportation & Trails. Their longstanding partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and the United States Forest Service has made the over 140 miles of MTB single track possible. They maintain the following trail systems: Amasa Back, Moab Brands, Klonzo, Klondike Bluffs, Navajo Rocks, Magnificent 7, Horsetheif, Raptor Route and the Whole Enchilada.
GCATT updates Trail Forks regularly under the monomer "Moab Trail Mix." Keep in mind the public edits and updates this app, so some information will be incorrect. But if there is one app out there that reflects our trails best. It is Trail Forks.
Do you use Trail Forks? The best thing you can do to support this app and its information is to avoid making edits to the trails. Locals would rather the GCATT team dedicate their time to designing new trails than correcting public sourced information.
Ride
Responsibly
Know the Moab Landscape
Biocrust
Living soil is everywhere in the Moab desert. What looks like hard dirt is biocrust in the beginning stages of formation. The older it is the dark it may be. Staying on trail is essential to painting single track and the desert environment. Biocrust provides nutrients to vegetation, retains water and keeps the dust down. Do the right this in Moab: ride on trail and do not bust the crust.
IMBA Rules of the Trail
Respect the landscape
Respect your local trail builders and be a good steward of the physical environment. Keep singletrack single by staying on the trail. Practice Leave No Trace principles. Do not ride muddy trails because it causes rutting, widening and maintenance headaches. Ride through standing water, not around it. Ride (or walk) technical features, not around them.
Share the trail
Most of the trails we ride are multi-use. Mountain bikers yield to horses and foot traffic, and descending riders yield to climbing riders. This yield triangle has been formally adopted by land managers since the late 1970s and is a significant reason why we have the access we do. There are some regional differences and unique rules on single-use, directional mountain bike trails—know the code where you ride. Be nice. Say hi.
Ride open, legal trails
Poaching trails, building illegal singletrack or adding unauthorized trail features are detrimental to our access. Poorly-built features could also seriously injure other trail users. If you believe there aren’t enough trails or variety near you, it's time to get involved. Your engagement will be welcomed because it takes a village to create, enhance and protect great places to ride.
Ride in control
Speed, inattentiveness and rudeness are the primary sources of trail conflict among user groups. If you need to pass, slow down, ring a bell or verbally announce yourself, and wait until the other trail user is out of the path. Use extra caution around horses, which are unpredictable. Be extra aware when riding trails with poor sight lines and blind corners, and make sure you can hear what's going on around you.
Plan ahead
Be prepared and self-sufficient. Every mountain biker should carry what they need for the ride they're undertaking, and know how to fix a flat tire and make minor repairs. Download a GPS trail app on your phone for navigation or carry a map in unfamiliar locations. Ride with a partner or share your riding plan with someone if you’re heading out solo.
Mind the animals
When it comes to wildlife, live and let live. In some places, running cattle and disturbing wildlife are serious offenses. If you want to ride with your dog, first find out whether or not it's allowed by looking up the leash laws. Be prepared to take care of your dog. Ensure your companion is obedient enough to not cause problems for you, other trail users or wild animals.