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1.3 miles
Distance
97 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:13:35
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
4,569 ft
Altitude min
4,633 ft
Altitude max
4,622 ft
Altitude start
4,633 ft
Altitude end
0.149%
Grade
-12.61%
Grade max
15.151%
Grade min
2,988 ft
Distance climb
2,790 ft
Distance down
1,032 ft
Distance flat
00:13:35
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Rusty Spur Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moab Brand Trails
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93841 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #79346 in Trail Running
    • #258264 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Easy trail, mostly flat. Good for kids or a quick warmup

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to rusty-spur trailhead (38.639290, -109.655800)

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        Rusty Spur POV
        2:58 | 261 | Mar 13, 2015 , Moab

        Routes with this trail

        30 miles 1,637 ft 28
        Planned ride for Moab March 2021. JR

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rusty Spur

        Where is Rusty Spur located?
        Rusty Spur is located in Moab Brand Trails, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Moab Brand Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.63929, -109.6558.
        How hard is Rusty Spur?
        Rusty Spur is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.149%.
        What is the elevation gain for Rusty Spur?
        Rusty Spur has 97 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,569 ft to 4,633 ft.
        Is Rusty Spur a point to point trail?
        Rusty Spur is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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