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3.9 miles
Distance
390 ft
Climb
-388 ft
Descent
4,652 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
4,501 ft
Altitude min
4,623 ft
Altitude start
4,626 ft
Altitude end
-28.7%
Grade max
40.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,257 ft
Distance flat
Skip the exhausting (and to be honest, a bit monotonous) Slickrock Loop and do this mini introduction to slickrock riding. Pedal out to the Abyss lookout and then return via the Practice Loop with the option to take the spur out to Granstaff Canyon Viewpoint.
Detailed Description
Better Than Slickrock is a 4 mile popular expert route located near Moab Utah. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 390 ft with a max elevation of 4,652 ft then descends -388 ft.
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Stats
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Distance4 miles
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Altitude change2 ft
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Altitude min4,501 ft
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Altitude start4,623 ft
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Altitude end4,626 ft
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Climb390 ft
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Descent-388 ft
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Grade max-28.7%
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Grade min40.6%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat2,257 ft
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Riding the Blue Intermediate Slickrock Practise Loop in Moab, Utah
trail: Slickrock (practice)
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May 16, 2026
Slickrock at the Sand Flats Recreation Area in Moab, Utah
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Jan 31, 2026
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Jul 2, 2026 @ 6:42am (America/Denver) Jul 2, 2026 | ||||
Jul 2, 2026 @ 6:42am (America/Denver) Jul 2, 2026 | ||||
Jun 11, 2026 @ 7:39am (America/Denver) Jun 11, 2026 |
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