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3.3 miles
Distance
2,529 ft
Climb
-342 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
2,187 ft
Altitude change
10,126 ft
Altitude min
10,126 ft
Altitude start
12,313 ft
Altitude end
12.7%
Grade
-67.8%
Grade max
59.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
1,788 ft
Distance down
243 ft
Distance flat

Mt. Waas Details

  • Activities
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    La Sal Mountains
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Climbs the highest peak in Grand County (12,336 ft/3760m). The first half of the trail is an old mining road that has been plowed up but is still passable. The second half is just following the ridge line to the summit, with some switchbacks in steeper areas.

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This is not an official trail, but it is in an area where cross-country hiking is common, and is a recognized route.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mt. Waas

        Where is Mt. Waas located?
        Mt. Waas is located in La Sal Mountains, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the La Sal Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.53162, -109.25316.
        How hard is Mt. Waas?
        Mt. Waas is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.7%.
        What is the elevation gain for Mt. Waas?
        Mt. Waas has 2,529 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 342 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,126 ft to 12,312 ft.
        Is Mt. Waas a point to point trail?
        Mt. Waas is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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