Slickrock was arguably the original world-famous mountain bike trail! The unique slickrock slabs provide an otherworldly ride experience, providing phenomenal traction up and down near-vertical rocks. While the ride quality is no longer as excellent as the newest singletrack trails that have been built in Moab, it's still a route that all riders need to check off their bucket list, if only for the otherworldly experience.

Captain Ahab combines the best new-school singletrack trail building techniques with Moab's famous views and challenging rocks for a classic mountain bike experience. It's located next to the classic Amasa Back ride, but in reality, Amasa Back is just a 4x4 road. Captain Ahab is the new crown jewel of the Amasa Back Trail System.

Second only to The Whole Enchilada, Magnificent 7 is one of the best-known shuttle rides in Moab. While there's no doubt that The Whole Enchilada is brutally challenging, if anything, Mag 7 is more so. While technically a "shuttle run," Mag 7 requires a ton of pedaling to complete, with some significant climbing. And yet, this is undoubtedly NOT a cross-country trail. Bring all of your suspension—you're going to need it.

Porcupine Rim was originally a 4x4 route and as such, is a Moab classic. Along with nearby Slickrock and other 4x4 routes like Amasa Back, Porcupine Rim was one of the first trails that mountain bikers started riding in the 80s. Nowadays, most riders choose to ride Porcupine Rim as the final section of a shuttle run on The Whole Enchilada. That said, even if the higher sections of TWE are snowed in, odds are good that Porcupine Rim is still rideable.

If death-defying ledge drops, massive boulders, narrow singletrack on top of a thousand-foot cliff, and jaw-dropping views constitute your idea of fun, then Rockstacker to Jackson's is for you! Rockstacker and Jackson's are two of the most technical, high consequence mountain bike trails in Moab--and by extension, the world. While an advanced-level rider can brave these trails if they're willing to walk some sections, riding this entire loop requires expert-level skills.

Navajo Rocks functions as its own riding zone since it's 24 miles from downtown Moab. The singletrack is located on a rise that provides expansive views of the entire region. The riding here is new school in that it incorporates some sweet singletrack and creative line choices as the trail snakes through the rocks and along slickrock shelves. But it’s still classic Moab: the newer-style singletrack sections lead to slabby slickrock with ledges and drops.

"Dead Horse Point State Park is one of Utah’s most spectacular state parks," according to DiscoverMoab.com. "The view from Dead Horse Point is one of the most photographed scenic vistas in the world." In addition to the iconic Dead Horse Point vista, this area is now home to some of the most beginner-friendly trails in Moab. The trails themselves reach beautiful viewpoints along the rim of the gorge for a more immersive Dead Horse Point experience.