![Behind the Rocks Looking down the trail at unusual rock formations, early in the ride. Photos Apr...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/b-behnd1.jpg)
The Behind the Rocks trail is a tough, advanced-technical ride located just south of Moab. Used mainly as a trials-motorcycle trail, Behind the Rocks has stiff climbs, technical descents and ledges, and life-sucking sand. Only riders who are bored with the "easy stuff" should consider this trail.
We offer you directions to the standard point-to-point one-way ride, plus five different loop options. Most riders go 19 miles one-way, losing 1400 vertical feet of altitude. You'll need a shuttle car for this, and while the shuttle commute is a bit long (about 18 miles), it's on pavement.
![Throttle-twisters push through one of Behind the Rocks many technical sections. ... Throttle-twisters push through one of Behind the Rocks many technical sections. ...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/b-behnd2.jpg)
![The view back towards the La Sal Mountains, before the trail heads down into the... The view back towards the La Sal Mountains, before the trail heads down into the...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/b-behnd3.jpg)
![Prostitute Butte. If youre riding the short loop (Loop 1), youll be heading back... Prostitute Butte. If youre riding the short loop (Loop 1), youll be heading back...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/b-behnd4.jpg)
![About 9 miles into the ride, were heading towards the technical descent into Hun... About 9 miles into the ride, were heading towards the technical descent into Hun...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/b-behnd5.jpg)
![The Beast at the crossroads where Behind the Rocks joins the Pritchett Arch trai... The Beast at the crossroads where Behind the Rocks joins the Pritchett Arch trai...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/b-behnd6.jpg)
![View back into the valley where Behind the Rocks joins Pritchett. Were going to ... View back into the valley where Behind the Rocks joins Pritchett. Were going to ...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/b-behnd7.jpg)
(Critical forks, loop connectors marked in boldface)
0.0 North on dirt road
N 38° 25.300' W 109° 25.930', Alt=5500'
0.25 Veer L (R=camping)
0.4 Fork R, N 38° 25.521' W 109° 26.014'
1.2, 1.3 Keep straight
1.6 L at fork, N 38° 26.415' W 109° 26.578'
2.1 Steep sand downhill, Alt=5850'
4.0 Keep straight
5.1 Fork hard R onto smaller DT (L = Loop 1)
N 38° 26.440' W 109° 29.380'
6.0 Keep L as trail comes in on R
6.3 Cross DT, keep straight
N 38° 27.146' W 109° 29.739'
7.6 R on Pritchett, 100 ft, R again (L = Loop 2)
N 38° 26.722' W 109° 29.949'
8.0 Keep straight (L)
8.3 R goes over slickrock, L main route
N 38° 27.177' W 109° 31.258'
8.6 Fork R (L = Loop 2.5)
N 38° 27.28' W 109° 31.63'
9.5 Keep straight, cross DT
N 38° 27.640' W 109° 32.202'
9.6 Keep straight
10.0 At bottom of steep hill, fork R (L = Loop 3)
N 38° 27.658' W 109° 32.476'
11.5 Drop into Hunter Canyon
Deep sand in bottom!
13.4 Fork R to Pritchett Trail (L = Lunatic Loop)
END of BTR Trail
N 38° 29.640' W 109° 33.773', Alt=4500'
13.5 Straight (R)
14.0 Spur to view of Pritchett Arch, keep straight
15.2 White Knuckle Hill
N 38° 30.70' W 109° 33.00'
15.5 Keep R (L = Pritchett Arch)
N 38° 30.78' W 109°33.37'
15.8 Keep L
17.0 Keep L
N 38° 31.4' W 109° 34.0'
19.5 Parking at Kane Creek Blvd. Alt=4100'
Follow Point-to-Point to Mile 5.1
5.1 Keep straight
6.0 L onto Pritchett trail
N 38° 25.70' W 109° 29.00'
Stay on main road back
Loop 2 -- A bit more -- 14.3 miles
Follow Point-to-Point to Mile 7.6
Fork L on Pritchett Trail
Follow US-191 signs on main road back
Loop 2.5 -- More still -- 20.9 miles
Follow Point-to-Point to Mile 8.6
Fork L, head W to Pritchett Trail
L at N 38° 26.37' W 109° 31.86'
Follow US-191 signs back
Loop 3 -- Almost Crazy -- 25.6 miles
(Avoids 500 ft climbing, ugly sand)
Follow Point-to-Point to Mile 10.0
Fork L, then keep R at next fork
L on Pritchett Trail at N 38° 28.20' W 109° 33.67'
Follow US-191 signs back
25.6 mile loop
Lunatic Loop -- Brutal 28.2 miles
Follow Point-to-Point to Mile 13.4
(BTR Trail ends on Pritchett Trail)
13.4 Fork L onto Pritchett Road
15.8 Keep straight (Loop 3 in from L)
N 38°
28.201' W 109° 33.666'
17.7 Keep straight (L)
20.4 Straight (Loop 2.5 in from L)
21.5 Back at 4-way (mile 7.6 on way out)
N 38° 27.177' W 109°
31.258'
22.5 Keep straight
23.0 Pass Prostitute Butte, keep straight
24.2 Straight (Loop 1 in from L)
27.7 Pass BTR trail fork, keep straight
28.2 Back at parking
![map map](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/m-behind.gif)
Now drive your second vehicle to the trailhead. Head back to Highway 191 and turn right (south). Drive 12.5 miles, and watch for a small road on your right. You should see a sign that (among other destinations) says Pritchett Arch. GPS is N 38° 25.30' W 109° 25.95'. Park near the cattle guard and begin riding.
Single-page printable riding guide.
GPS track files (right-click and "Save as..."):
GPX (may differ from route above)
Topo maps for printing:
Lower Res
High-Res
Lodging, camping, shops: Links to Moab area resources
24 Hours of Moab: Topo GPX