Moab Mountain Biking

Moab’s landscape is like nowhere else—towering red rock fins, slickrock playgrounds, desert singletrack, and panoramic canyon views. It's been called a “mecca for mountain bikers” for good reason, offering terrain that challenges experts and welcomes beginners alike.

Absolutely. Our guided tours are beginner-friendly and tailored to your comfort level. The Courthouse Loop tour is especially suited to beginners - but will entertain the intermediate or advanced riders too! Our expert guides know the trails like the back of their handlebars and will steer you down the right trailhead.

Courthouse Loop (a.k.a. The Brand Trails) is best for beginners needing instruction. 

The Dead Horse Point Trails are great for intermediate - or aspiring to be intermediate - riders. 

The Klondike Bluffs trail (now an e-bike tour) requires intermediate skills to enjoy.  

Your guides provide a high-quality mountain bike - fitted to your size, helmet, gloves, water, and snacks. Most importantly, your guides will drive the shuttle to the RIGHT trailhead and ensure that you don't get lost - or in over your head! Knowledgeable guides  ensure your safety, teach skills, and add fascinating insights into Moab's geology, flora, and history.

Our standard tours take place in the morning hours, and last about 4 hours, perfect for half-day adventures. 

More information on custom or full-day tours is available upon request—especially for groups or more experienced riders.

Wear moisture-wicking activewear, closed-toe shoes (like trail runners or bike shoes), and sunscreen. You may also want sunglasses. We take care of snacks, but you’re welcome to bring your own if preferred.

Guests need to bring and carry their own water.

Moab's terrain is unique - and rides differently than nearly any other trail. Hard-packed singletrack is interspersed with sections of "slickrock" (sandstone domes and undulations), and some patches of soft sand. 

Riding can be rougher and more obstacle-ridden than most trails anywhere else, requiring technical know-how. In some cases these kinds of obstacles have ride arounds.

Kids aged 7 and up can join the Courthouse Loop Tour (AKA Moab Brand Trails), provided they’re comfortable riding a bike and meet our minimum height and weight requirements. 

Other tours are ages 12 and up.

Of course! Solo travelers are welcome. We often group individuals together or offer private tours if preferred. Many solo guests find that the guided format adds community and confidence.

NOTE: Guided tours require at least two guests to go out. If you are a solo rider and no other guests join the tour, you will be charged an additional fee of $95.00 plus tax. 

It’s easy! You can book online, call our adventure specialists, or stop by our shop in downtown Moab. We recommend booking early—especially in spring and fall, when trail conditions and weather are ideal.

Absolutely. Our tours are designed for riders of all abilities, including beginners. Our Brand Trails tour is the best choice for beginner riders. Our guide will adjust the pace, provide helpful tips, and choose the right trails so you feel comfortable and confident from the very start.

We focus on some of Moab’s most scenic and approachable trails, including the Moab Brand Trails for beginners, the canyon-rim singletrack at Dead Horse Point State Park, and the slickrock climbs and dinosaur tracks of Klondike Bluffs. Each tour is carefully chosen to match the group’s ability and provide amazing views.

Every tour includes a high-quality, full-suspension mountain bike (or e-mountain bike for the Klondike Bluffs ride), helmet, water bottle, and transportation to and from the trailhead. Your professional guide is with you every step of the way, sharing local knowledge and making sure the ride is both safe and fun.

Most of our rides are about 4.5 hours. This includes transfers, bike fitting, and orientation. Actual ride time will be between 2 to 3 hours, which is plenty of time to enjoy the trails without feeling rushed or exhausted. Currently, our tours are half-day adventures, which makes them easy to fit into a day of exploring other Moab activities.

Wear comfortable athletic clothing and closed-toe shoes. Bring water in a bike bottle or a hydration pack. We recommend bringing sunscreen, sunglasses, and a small backpack if you’d like to carry personal items. You hydration pack can also double as a small backpack for whatever you’d like to carry. Hydration packs are available for purchase at Moab Adventure Center. All the biking gear is included.

We provide well-maintained, top-quality, full-suspension Santa Cruz mountain bikes fitted to your height. On the Klondike Bluffs ride, we use e-mountain bikes to help with the longer climbs. If you prefer, you’re welcome to bring your own bike, though most guests enjoy the convenience of our included gear.

Yes. All of our tours include shuttle service to and from the trailhead. You’ll meet at the Moab Adventure Center downtown, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Riders as young as 8 years old can join on the Brand Trails beginner ride. For intermediate tours at Dead Horse Point and Klondike Bluffs, the minimum age is generally 12 years old. Youth bikes and helmets are available.

Yes. We have youth-sized bikes that make it easy for kids to ride on their own. Our guides are great with families and make sure kids feel included, safe, and supported throughout the ride.

Guests who book any mountain biking adventure must be at least 47" (3'11")  tall. If guests do not meet this height requirement, they will not be able to properly fit on the bike or be allowed to ride the bike.

There is a two guest minimum required for the daily per person rate. If there is a solo traveler they can pay a solo rider fee ($95) and the tour will still go. If other groups/persons book later we can remove the fee. If the guest does not want to pay the $95 solo rider fee to go out on their own, we are happy to reschedule the guest for a different day that other riders have booked or to cancel and fully refund the guest.

Most trailheads have restrooms available before you start your ride. Once on the trail, there aren’t facilities, so we recommend using the restrooms before departing.

Tours run in most conditions, but if weather makes it unsafe (like thunderstorms or extreme heat), we’ll work with you to reschedule or find another activity. Moab weather changes quickly, so cancellations are rare, but your comfort and safety come first.

Of course. Solo travelers are always welcome and often join group rides. It’s a great way to meet new people who share your sense of adventure.