Off-road or Mountain Bike Poison Spider Mesa Safari Trail, Moab, Utah

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This is one of the most popular trails in Moab and is often combined with Golden Spike and Gold Bar Rim. (Both available as FunTreks eGuides.) Poison Spider Mesa is a fun-filled combination of challenging obstacles and incredible scenery. This trail is rated as hard. There are sound harder sections but if you have a good spotter you can make it. Don't miss impressive Little Arch near cliff edge overlooking Moab. Mountain biking is extremely popular on this trail. Drive with caution and be courteous to bikers at all times. Open all year weather permitting. Best time to go: Spring and Fall. Located on BLM land. For current status call Bureau of Land Management, Moab Field Office at (435) 259-2100. Rating: Difficult. Huge, awkward ledges and many tippy spots. For modified vehicles with very high ground clearance, lockers, large tires and good articulation. Route-finding on loop portion of trail is very challenging. Follow tracklog and painted Jeep symbols. The parking lot for the trailhead is 5.9 miles from Hwy 191 on Hwy 279. The trailhead begins on the Poison Spider Jeep Trail, about 0.25 miles from the parking lot. There are restroom facilities at the trailhead.

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