Trail Overview

This is a challenging trail with one particular ledge that has become impossible for most Jeeps. The trail is particularly difficult for ATVs and UTVs as the switchbacks descend. Please avoid the illegal bypass that some have used in the past. A wilderness study area surrounds this trail and must be avoided.

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Difficulty

Difficult. Some ledges are big and sharp, causing rear bumper thumps. Toughest stretch before Waypoint 02. Scenic loop is a bit easier. Not recommended for stock SUVs.

Technical Rating

Scott Weis

Dec 22, 2025

Open

We did the Loop version, and the trail was a blast!!!! Water crossings seemed normal, all obstacles were fun, steep, a few were pretty dug out but manageable. Weather was amazing for the time of the year.

Jared Boggess

Apr 04, 2025

Open

John Kechter

Oct 26, 2024

Open

Great scenery and fun trail with a good mix of challenge and easy. Definitely a must do in Moab.

David Kaes

Oct 05, 2024

Open

Trail has changed due to recent(last 12 months) floods in the area. The creeped has washed out so the trail takes a few different turns. Great day out One rig in our group of 4 was on stick tires and 2.5” lift and able to do this without damage. “The Wall” is marked in the wrong place on the map but I’m trying to send a correction

Doug Strahm

Apr 30, 2024

Open

Some trail damage from vehicles rutting out ledges requiring careful line choices. Otherwise trail was as expected.

Greg Markel

Oct 08, 2023

Open

Michael Ramos

May 04, 2023

Open

CJ Maurer

Apr 01, 2023

Open