Where Eagles Dare

Trail Overview

Where Eagles Dare adds bigger slickrock mounds, glimpses of the railroad tracks leading to the potash plant, a look over toward Corona Arch, and extremely steep ascents, sidehills, and descents on solid slickrock. This trail is typically run from south to north. In order to reach the trailhead, you must first negotiate Poison Spider Mesa and Golden Spike trails from the south or Gold Bar Rim and Golden Spike from the north. If you are looking for the steepest, longest climbs in all of Moab, Where Eagles Dares is the trail you need to conquer! This trail is a side spur off of Golden Spike and travels entirely along large slickrock fins with constant changes in elevation. This trail gets your attention from the very beginning with several steep uphill climbs and downhill descents on its way to an amazing overlook of Bootlegger Canyon, the Corona Arch, and a tiny glimpse of the Colorado River, making up the backdrop. Take an optional slow loop around the Where Eagles Dare namesake obstacle and finish off the trip winding your way up and over Phobia Hill before reconnecting with Golden Spike. There is no camping along this trail due to the very steep terrain. Photos do not capture the steepness of the obstacle called Where Eagles Dare. Going up, you must fully commit to completing the obstacle on the first pass. There are no big ledges or technical climbs. The trail drops down off of Golden Spike to a cave offering a great photo opportunity. Upon leaving the cave, the trail starts uphill through a very narrow point with sharp projections. After this point, it is all slickrock climbs and descents. The only way to understand the steepness of this trail is to drive "Where Eagles Dare." This trail is not recommended during or after heavy rains or snow due to the potential for slippage.

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Difficulty

The trail consists of rock, sand, and considerable slickrock with many steps exceeding 48 inches. Steep inclines and declines are prevalent. Enhanced off-road equipment is required, including locking devices (front & rear), 35-inch tires, maximum vehicle ground clearance, and winch points. A winch is desirable. Excellent driving skills are required. Vehicle mechanical or body damage is likely. Rollover possibilities exist.

Technical Rating

Where Eagles Dare can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV
• SxS (60")
• ATV (50")
• Dirt Bike