Portal Trail
Moab, Utah
| Address: | ~UT-279, Moab, UT 84532, USA |
| GPS: |
38°35'6.1"N 109°35'43.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trail Length: | 4.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Expert |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Very technical with extreme exposure. There are signs that say riders were killed on the trail - likely by falling over the cliff. Do not ride this from the bottom up, but use this route to finish riding Gold Bar Rim or Poison Spider (for a loop). Bring a camera and pay attention. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Moab, Utah
- Head west on E Center St toward N Main St (266 ft)
- Turn right onto US-191 N/N Main StContinue to follow US-191 N(4.1 mi)
- Turn left onto UT-279 S (5.9 mi)
- Turn right onto Poison Spider Safari Rte (5.5 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Poison Spider Safari Rte (1.2 mi)
- Turn right to stay on Poison Spider Safari Rte (0.4 mi)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the right(0.6 mi)
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