Pothole Arch Trail
Moab, Utah
| Address: | ~Moab Kane Creek Blvd, Moab, UT 84532, USA |
| GPS: |
38°31'42.0"N 109°35'49.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trail Length: | 2.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
After climbing Amasa Back the trail forks off to the right. The singletrack will take you out and back to Pothole Arch and to the start of Rockstacker. Fun trail on slickrock and singletrack with great views. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Add ResourceNever 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 (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto N 100 W (217 ft)
- Turn left onto Williams Way (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto S 500 W/5th W St (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Kane Creek Blvd (3.8 mi)
- Kane Creek Blvd turns slightly right and becomes Kane Springs Rd/Moab Kane Creek BlvdDestination will be on the right(0.8 mi)
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