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7 days back · 4 aheadOver the tracked history, Navajo Rocks has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Daily trail markers are representative daytime outlooks. Weather is one input. The rideability verdict also accounts for soil, terrain, canopy, and drying time.
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Terrain & soilNavajo Rocks is a mountain bike network in the Moab region of UT, riding on sandy soil that drains fast over terrain that drains at an even, moderate pace. With little tree cover, sun and wind get to the dirt fast. What really sets the timing here is how quickly that ground gives back a firm, dry surface, not what the day’s forecast says. The terrain here is gentle (a 3.4° average grade at 5,184 ft) and drains slowly enough that low spots stay soft after a storm, while the N-facing aspect keeps the dirt shaded for much of the day, so moisture lingers after rain and snow is slow to clear. Trails on the map here include Rocky Tops Trail, Wipeout Hill Loop and Ramblin' Trail.
Network profile
- Soil
- Sandydrains fast
- Drainage
- Moderateeven drying
- Tree cover
- 0%Open
- Elevation
- 5,184 ft
- Average grade
- 3.4°
- Predominant aspect
- N-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilSandy
Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain.
CanopyOpen 0%
Little tree cover means full sun and wind, so these trails are among the fastest to rebound after rain.
TerrainModerate
Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.
Trails at Navajo Rocks
Named trails- Rocky Tops Trail
- Wipeout Hill Loop
- Ramblin' Trail
- Big Mesa Trail
- Coney Island
Some of the named trails our map data covers here, not a complete list. Conditions above are modeled for the network as a whole, so these names do not carry separate verdicts. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby networks in Moab, UT
Moab, UTFAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Navajo Rocks right now?
As of the latest update, Navajo Rocks is Rideable now (PRIME). No significant rain in the forecast. 0.1″ of rain, 6d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Navajo Rocks?
Navajo Rocks sits on sandy soil that drains fast. Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain.
How long does Navajo Rocks take to dry after rain?
Navajo Rocks usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace.
Does Navajo Rocks get snow in winter?
Occasionally. Cold snaps can bring snow or a hard freeze to Navajo Rocks (around 5,184 ft), but it rarely lasts. Loam flags a FROZEN state when it happens and clears it once the trail thaws.
What trails are at Navajo Rocks?
Named trails at Navajo Rocks include Rocky Tops Trail, Wipeout Hill Loop, Ramblin' Trail, Big Mesa Trail and Coney Island. That is a sample of what our map data covers rather than a full inventory, and local trail counts change as networks are built out. Loam models conditions for Navajo Rocks as a whole, so the verdict on this page covers the network rather than scoring each trail separately.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Navajo Rocks?
Navajo Rocks sits at roughly 5,184 feet, faces mostly N, and averages a 3.4° grade with about 0% tree cover. That makes it a shady network that holds moisture longer than sunnier neighbors, and the gentle grade means it leaves low spots soft after storms. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride Navajo Rocks?
Navajo Rocks rides most of the year. Winter cold snaps can pause it briefly, but the day-to-day question is rain and drying, not the season. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. Check the live verdict the morning you want to ride.