Overview
Running along the southern border of Utah’s famed Arches National Park, the Moab Canyon Pathway offers plenty of “wow” moments. The nearly 13-mile route follows Old Highway 191, which was converted into a paved, off-road trail. On its northwestern tip, the trail also parallels an active railroad line for 0.4 miles in a rail-with-trail configuration.
About the Route
The trail leaves from the north end of Moab and after about 2 miles arrives at the Colorado Riverway Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge (a beautiful structure itself), just off Highway 128. From there, it leaves the river valley and climbs gradually as it heads northwest through the red sandstone cliffs of Moab Canyon.
After traveling about 2 miles from the Colorado River crossing, trail users can leave the trail to enter Arches National Park (arriving at a visitor center and parking lot) or continue on the trail as it parallels Highway 191 to the trail’s end at Highway 313. (Trail users not intimidated by on-road riding could continue biking on Highway 313 and head southwest for 24 miles to Dead Horse Point State Park or 35 miles to Canyonlands National Park, but note that the experience will be a challenging climb.)
As the trail approaches the north end of its route, trail users will pass the Gemini Bridges Trailhead, which sits at the beginning of a popular 16-mile roundtrip mountain biking and ATV trail.
Electric bikes are allowed on this trail.
The Moab Canyon Pathway runs between Highway 131 (Moab), where parking is available, and 998 N Main St (Moab).
Parking is also available at the Grand County Transit Hub, and the Courthouse Wash Trail Parking along Highway 191.
These are approximate addresses. Please see TrailLink Map for all parking options and detailed directions.
After doing research...Ebikes are allowed on the Moab Canyon Pathway!!