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Amasa Back Trail Mountain Bike Trail
Moab, Utah
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
16 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 11/18/10 by dauw |
Difficulty:  Advanced |
| Length: 11 miles | Global Rank: #267 |
| Tread: 4x4 Trail | Configuration: Out & Back |
| Ridden: 174 | Wishlist: 42 |
| Avg. Speed: 6.25 mph | Avg. Time: 2hr 0min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,923/-1,887 ft | |
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Description: I dismissed this trail after first reading the description due to the elevation gain (aprox '1400) but a friend talked me into doing it and I am glad she did, what a great ride! This is a popular route with the crawler/jeep crowd so expect a few, the ones we encountered were friendly and not going fast enough to even make dust so they were not a problem. The climb in is very steady with only a couple really steep areas, the trail surface is mostly Sandstone and has many small ledges (less than 1 ft) and a few bigger ones.
Challenging and fun for experienced mountain bikers only a short bike ride from town. Lots of small technical spots with quite often many options for getting up and around, even a few walk sections so it had everything. Great country with awesome views all the way around. The trail winds up and over a ridge and then out to the edge of a cliff over 1000' above the Colorado River as it snakes its way towards the southwest. The ride back down is a great downhill run with many jumps, corners and drop offs, but you will remember where all the nasty ones are from the trip up, right?
Description: I dismissed this trail after first reading the description due to the elevation gain (aprox '1400) but a friend talked me into doing it and I am glad she did, what a great ride! This is a popular route with the crawler/jeep crowd so expect a few, the ones we encountered were friendly and not going fast enough to even make dust so they were not a problem. The climb in is very steady with only a couple really steep areas, the trail surface is mostly Sandstone and has many small ledges (less than 1 ft) and a few bigger ones.
Challenging and fun for experienced mountain bikers only a short bike ride from town. Lots of small technical spots with quite often many options for getting up and around, even a few walk sections so it had everything. Great country with awesome views all the way around. The trail winds up and over a ridge and then out to the edge of a cliff over 1000' above the Colorado River as it snakes its way towards the southwest. The ride back down is a great downhill run with many jumps, corners and drop offs, but you will remember where all the nasty ones are from the trip up, right?
added on March 9, 2006 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by vyrpalmeris on October 27, 2011
Best trail in the Moab region, easily. Yes, better even than Porcupine Rim. It is a fun, engaging climb, and a fast, furious descent. Tons of ledges and slickrock, the scenery is fantastic, it really doesn't get much better than this. Don't go in summer.
Similar Trail: Slickrock Trail, Sovereign
reviewed by delphinide on June 12, 2011
Even if some of the more popular trails did not exist in Moab, this trail alone would be worth the drive to this area just to experience it. It is one heck of a climb with lots of techy uphill stuff, that becomes just as techy downhill. The view from the top is tremendous, and we worth the long haul heavenward.
reviewed by Badhen3 on June 7, 2011
Finaly rode this trial, after 5 previous trips to Moab, and can't believe I never rode it before. I think this is my new favorite Moab trail. The climbing was well worth it. Great trail to practice technical climbing on.
reviewed by Mac10Matt on May 8, 2011
Most enjoyable climbing I did while in Moab and a super-fun ride down. One of my top three trails there, although I still have a lot to explore. Fantastic views, even when compared to Whole Enchilada.
reviewed by pernicious on December 10, 2010
Fantastic views once you get to the top. Has some very technical sections, a former girlfriend broke two ribs and she was an excellent rider. Just be careful and enjoy.
reviewed by bigdrop46 on September 30, 2010
Ride this all the way to the top summit, then on the way down take the Circle Arch to the left and stay high. When you reach the Rock Stacker sign keep going straight to see the arch, then return to drop into the rock stacker section. At the next jctn. go left to drop into Jackson's Trail or climb up under the power poles to return to the main Amasaback trail to return down. They're all good, Rock Stacker has some tough obstacles, Jackson's is much harder than Amasaback to return down the mesa. You will get a full workout with any or all combos.
Similar Trail: Flat Pass - it's not flat! Gold Bar Rim - to the top of another mesa and back.
reviewed by kuala_tahan on May 10, 2010
Sweet trail. Good climb up, nothing killer, but steep sections and technical sections. Trail's got it all - climbs, great singletrack, slickrock, technical sections, huckability. Coming down take the two newer trails (Rockstepper, Jackson's?) and you get some gnarly downhill. Highly recommend this trail
reviewed by JackPompanoBeach on August 19, 2009
I rode this and it's a total blast! It is technical and climbing, but the climbs are sandstone and not too difficult. Spectacular scenery, and it would be killer downhill. We went up, and then caught the Jackson Trail (I think?) down, which was a death wish start to finish! At one point we had to climb off the bikes, and walk thru a river, then drag the bikes back up a rock face to get on the trail. When can I do it again??
reviewed by tsnsteelersfan on August 10, 2009
I think this is a must-ride for first-time Moab'ers, and it's on my top-ten list of all-time for sure. When I have dreams about mountain biking this is the trail that I dream about! Very technically challenging, but well worth the effort and exertion. If you're not a great technical rider set aside some extra time and practice here, as the red slickrock will make you feel like an expert (at least better than you were, anyway) in no time. I was a better rider at the end of the day my first time riding here. There's a great 'lunch rock' at the end of the trail with amazing views, and the ride back down is a blast, even in the pouring rain. Bring your rain gear even if it looks great, as the weather can change very quickly. If you go to Moab and don't ride Amasa Back you're missing out!
Similar Trail: Porcupine Rim
reviewed by tammyvh on May 24, 2009
Just out there last week and still a great ride and view at the top. That's why it's one of my favs.
reviewed by rich67 on May 13, 2009
Brutal! I am from Florida and I rode this today, but I started off in town and rode out on Kane Creek to the trailhead. The climb for me was more of a hike and bike, since there was no way I could get over some of the ledges. The trail is poorly marked in some areas; you have to be really aware of your surroundings. I got turned around and ended up on another trail, turned back, and still made it to the viewpoint. Well worth it! I had no more gas in the tank on the ride back into town. Either way, still a rewarding ride and the view is amazing.
Similar Trail: Mary's Loop, Fruita
reviewed by david_darling on May 4, 2009
One of my all time Moab favorites. Great technical steep climb at start then flattens out a bit before the grunt to the view point overlooking potash plant below.Great views and awesome challenges, ripping descent. A classic.
Similar Trail: Moab Rim, Porcupine Rim, Poison Spider Mesa
reviewed by TMWJR777 on May 1, 2009
What can I say...I was dissapointed when I showed up here the first time and saw it was more a jeep/4x4 road than a trail. But I was more than pleasantly surprised once I rode it. The downhill on the way back is a blast.
Similar Trail: Moab Rim, Porcupine Rim
reviewed by Beaker on April 8, 2008
This is my favorite "short" trail in Moab. It's one of the the "must-do" rides in the area. The downhill of this ride is one of the 'funnest' you'll do. It is a fairly easy grade so the work you do to get to the top is not very much and the payoff is awesome!
Similar Trail: Porcupine Rim/Hazzard County
reviewed by BobinConifer on September 5, 2007
Fun ride that's a relatively easy up and back with some great views at the top looking off of a HUGE cliff down to the Colorado River. This is a pretty popular jeeping road. There are a lot of big drops and a lot of travel will definitely make this ride more enjoyable. One time I rode this with 3 friends and 3 or us ended up losing skin! Partly because we were trying to make it as hard as possible and retrying failed attempts until we either made it or got hurt trying...
reviewed by odogtriever on May 11, 2006
Just ride it, you'll like it. some good slickrock benches to add a fun challange.
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