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Behind the Rocks Loop Shortcut Trail

If you're riding the 24-Hours of Moab trail from Highway 191 and reach the Fins at the edge of the Wilderness Study Area, you can take a shortcut by turning left and following the road through three rocky, technical sections in three washes. After the third wash, the road becomes sandy and you'll see a left turn with an area trail sign. This is the Behind the Rocks Loop Shortcut Trail. It is sand and rocky ledges, but since it runs downhill, it's a roll most of the way. However, don't try to ride up it. At the end, you'll cross a major wash to reach the road. Don't detour down this wash, which is a marked OHV trail, as it is a sand pit.

Community
North San Juan/Moab
Length
1.80 miles
Average Grade
5 %
Elevation Gain
16 feet
Notes
  • Plan ahead and prepare for your adventures
  • Stay on designated trails
  • Leave artifacts where you spot them
  • Do not enter any archaeological structures
  • Do not eat near archaeological sites
  • Leave historic sites and rock art untouched
  • Pack out what you pack in
  • Properly dispose of human and pet waste
  • Respect and be aware of wildlife
  • Keep dogs on leashes at all times and away from archaeological structures
Biking Difficulty
Advanced

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