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Moab Mountain Bike Trail Conditions

Moab is the desert mountain-biking capital, and its trails ride on slickrock and red sand that drain almost instantly. The Slickrock Trail, Magnificent 7, Klondike Bluffs, and the Whole Enchilada drop from the La Sal Mountains to the Colorado River, so conditions swing with elevation and the rare desert storm. It rides best in spring and fall once the summer heat backs off.

194 featured mountain bike trails elevation 3,953–8,291 ft

Is it muddy in Moab right now?

Right now about 193 of 193 featured Moab trails are riding well. Conditions change daily with rain and snowmelt, so the list below shows the live read for each trail, and the chart shows which day ahead is your best bet.

🚲 Riding gravel? See gravel & dirt road conditions near Moab →

Moab conditions at a glancesnapshot · Aug 14

Live conditions map

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Riding right now

193 of 193 trails riding well

Tacky / good 8Dusty / loose 185

Air quality

AQI 50 · Good

EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.

Next 9 days

Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain

Trails are riding well today. A little rain is possible Thursday, but most trails should keep riding well.

Temperature this week

Lower trails4,199–5,423 ft

61°typical 69°–92°F101°

High country5,810–7,244 ft

56°typical 64°–82°F95°

50°70°90°110°

5-day forecast

Today89°

Sat90°

Sun94°

Mon99°

Tue101°

Daytime high across Moab, rain marked. Real forecast, refreshed every morning (elevation detail above).

Trail soil & drainage

Decomposed granite 15%Loam 72%Mixed 13%

Mostly decomposed granite, which drains fast and firms up quickly after rain.

See the live map & forecastEvery featured trail · best bets today · 10-day outlook→

Best time of year to ride Moab

Typical riding conditions by month, blending heat and trail conditions from 10 years of local climate data — so you can plan a trip for the right window.

The best time to ride Moab is February through May and September through November, when daytime highs sit in the 48–85°F range and the dirt is typically dry. June through August runs hot, with typical highs near or above 97°F. Planning a trip? Those are your safest bets — and for this week, the live forecast below shows exactly which days are riding well (right now 193 of 193 featured trails are good to go).

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Bar height = our ride-friendliness score for a typical year; colour = the main limiting factor; the number under each month is the average daytime high. Based on 2014–2023 climate normals (ERA5). This year's live conditions are below.

Trail networks in Moab

Named riding areas in Moab, each with its own live conditions and the trails inside it.

Best Moab mountain bike trails to ride right now

Every featured singletrack trail, sorted by today's real conditions, best first. Refreshed every morning. Riding gravel instead? See gravel and dirt road conditions near Moab.

Moab mountain biking FAQ

What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near Moab right now?

Today the trails riding best near Moab are Dory Canyon Trail, Eagle Eye and Jimmy Keen Trail. The full list below is sorted by today's real conditions, best first, and refreshes every morning, so the top of the list is always your best bet right now. See live conditions →

When will the mountain bike trails in Moab dry out?

It depends on recent rain and each trail's soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Moab trails are expected to be riding well each day, with rain markers, so you can pick the right day instead of guessing. See the 10-day outlook →

Is it too muddy to ride in Moab after rain?

Right now 0 of 193 featured Moab trails are reading soft or too muddy to ride. Moab is mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace, so after a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy. Riding wet, soft dirt damages trails and leaves ruts, so check the live mud reading on each trail before you head out. Check the live mud reading →

How many mountain bike trails are in Moab?

Moab has 194 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.

How high are the Moab trails?

Moab trails run from about 3,953–8,291 ft. Higher trails hold snow later into spring and dry out later than the lower ones, so conditions can vary a lot across the same area on the same day.

When is the best time to ride mountain bikes in Moab?

The best time to ride Moab is February through May and September through November, when daytime highs are in the 48–85°F range and the trails are typically dry. June through August runs hot, with typical highs near or above 97°F. This is based on 10 years of local climate data; check the live conditions on this page for how the trails are actually riding today.

Is it too hot to mountain bike in Moab in summer?

June through August in Moab averages daytime highs near or above 97°F, hot enough that most riders go at dawn or dusk or wait for the cooler shoulder seasons. The best riding window is February through May and September through November.

Local resources near Moab

The people who build and protect these trails, plus where to get local beta. If you ride here, support your local trail org.

Local bike shops

Routes through here

Guided trips & shuttles

Plan your trip

DMDiscover MoabTrip planning for Moab; heat and Brushy Basin clay both matter here.

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