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Navajo Rocks (Navajo Rocks Loop Navajo Rocks Figure-8 Figure Eight)
Mountain Biking Trail
Hard
17.95 mi
1,823 ft
Navajo Rocks embodies new school Moab mountain biking at its finest!
Much of Moab’s trail development in recent years has taken place in and around the Navajo Rocks area. In fact, a decade ago “Navajo Rocks” didn’t exist. This zone has been built from the ground up by mountain bikers, for mountain bikers. Singletrack connections now exist to 7 Up, Mag 7, and more, meaning you could theoretically ride from downtown Moab to Navajo Rocks and back on singletrack. Theoretically…
In actual practice, Navajo Rocks functions as its own riding zone due to its location about 24 miles outside of downtown Moab. The singletrack is located on a rise that provides expansive views of the entire region.
The riding here is new school in that it incorporates some sweet singletrack and creative line choices as the trail snakes through the rocks and along slickrock shelves. But it’s still classic Moab: the newer-style singletrack sections lead to slabby slickrock with ledges and drops, with Moab's iconic spray painted dots guiding your way.
Most of Navajo Rocks should be rideable by a confident intermediate rider, although some sections exceed. As with most of Moab’s slickrock riding, in many ways the ride is as difficult as you make it. Air off the ledge, or roll it? It’s your choice. Straight line, or switchback down the rock? Again, it’s up to you.
No matter which loop you choose, or even if you decide to ride both, you’ll be treated to a combination of flowy singletrack, challenging rocks, and scenic views in every direction! Written by Greg Heil
Much of Moab’s trail development in recent years has taken place in and around the Navajo Rocks area. In fact, a decade ago “Navajo Rocks” didn’t exist. This zone has been built from the ground up by mountain bikers, for mountain bikers. Singletrack connections now exist to 7 Up, Mag 7, and more, meaning you could theoretically ride from downtown Moab to Navajo Rocks and back on singletrack. Theoretically…
In actual practice, Navajo Rocks functions as its own riding zone due to its location about 24 miles outside of downtown Moab. The singletrack is located on a rise that provides expansive views of the entire region.
The riding here is new school in that it incorporates some sweet singletrack and creative line choices as the trail snakes through the rocks and along slickrock shelves. But it’s still classic Moab: the newer-style singletrack sections lead to slabby slickrock with ledges and drops, with Moab's iconic spray painted dots guiding your way.
Most of Navajo Rocks should be rideable by a confident intermediate rider, although some sections exceed. As with most of Moab’s slickrock riding, in many ways the ride is as difficult as you make it. Air off the ledge, or roll it? It’s your choice. Straight line, or switchback down the rock? Again, it’s up to you.
No matter which loop you choose, or even if you decide to ride both, you’ll be treated to a combination of flowy singletrack, challenging rocks, and scenic views in every direction! Written by Greg Heil
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Earth [N to S] | 0.55 mi | -62 ft | -1.9% |
| CW Navaho w middle earth | 18.49 mi | -643 ft | -0.0% |
| Coney Fun Zone | 1.43 mi | 190 ft | 1.9% |
| Coney Islands | 3.34 mi | 427 ft | 1.8% |
| Big Lonely [S to N] | 3.02 mi | -262 ft | -1.5% |
| Big Lonely Drop to Road Only | 0.55 mi | -72 ft | -2.4% |
| Big Lonely [313 to BM] | 2.48 mi | -190 ft | -1.2% |
| Navajo Down, 313 to First Parking Lot | 8.91 mi | -577 ft | -1.0% |
| RoadTOlunchHILL | 0.51 mi | 33 ft | 0.4% |
| Big Lonely [Chisholm to BM] | 2.37 mi | -184 ft | -1.1% |
| Navajo Rocks loop back half | 8.90 mi | -551 ft | -1.0% |
| LunchHilltoEND | 8.24 mi | -545 ft | -1.1% |
| LunchHILLtoRD | 2.03 mi | -154 ft | -1.2% |
| Big Mesa [W to E] | 3.34 mi | -161 ft | -0.5% |
| th-th | 1.24 mi | -118 ft | -0.8% |
| Big Ramblin | 6.43 mi | -492 ft | -0.9% |
| Bumpity Bump | 0.57 mi | -98 ft | -3.2% |
| Big Mesa short W-E | 1.99 mi | -112 ft | -0.2% |
| Ramblin' Down | 3.20 mi | -305 ft | -1.3% |
| Wipeout Hill | 0.91 mi | -272 ft | -5.6% |
| East Taco, no ME | 7.69 mi | -318 ft | -0.2% |
| Navajo Rocks: Rocky Tops [E to W] | 4.59 mi | 299 ft | 0.3% |
| Navajo Prep | 0.85 mi | 79 ft | 0.3% |
| Rocky Tops [west to center lot] | 5.13 mi | 295 ft | 0.7% |
| Rocky Tops to 7upConn [E to W] | 4.89 mi | 292 ft | 0.3% |
| Rocky Top Rapid | 0.63 mi | -161 ft | -4.8% |
| Middle Earth | 0.53 mi | 62 ft | 1.7% |