Rock Face
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1.8 miles
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-382 ft
Descent
00:14:05
Avg time
-351 ft
Altitude change
4,778 ft
Altitude min
5,131 ft
Altitude max
5,130 ft
Altitude start
4,780 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-36.3%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
906 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,499 ft
Distance flat
00:14:05
Avg time
Kestrel Run Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSand Flats Recreation Area
Moab, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail ExposureNormal
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonMarch - October
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Face, Rock Garden
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LightingNo
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Year Opened2023
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Land Owner
The final singletrack segment of the Raptor Route. This two-way trail branches off Falcon Flow before the parking lot and brings you further down Sand Flats Rd. to Hawk Campground. The trail crosses Sand Flats Rd. about half way through. A mix of some nice flow and challenging features. Be aware of the advanced "Kestrel Fin" on your way up or down
The trail is new and fairly sandy, but will pack in as it ages.
Access Info
Splits from Falcon Flow a few hundred yards from the bottom parking lot.
In the back of "Hawk" Campground
Disclaimer
Moderate trail with advanced features.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 22 miles average
6 Months
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- 16 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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Directions to kestrel-run trailhead
(38.579710, -109.464730)
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★ 4.2 • 11 miles • 436 ft • 4 • Loop •
Update of route to add the new trail. , , , , or the Raptor Route is an excellent downhill route that is...
★ 5.0 • 27 miles • 1,486 ft • 13 • Shuttled •
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kestrel Run
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Where is Kestrel Run located?
Kestrel Run is located in Sand Flats Recreation Area, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Sand Flats Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.57971, -109.46473.
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How hard is Kestrel Run?
Kestrel Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Kestrel Run?
Kestrel Run has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 382 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,778 ft to 5,131 ft.
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Is Kestrel Run a point to point trail?
Kestrel Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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