 | EKG both ways, Mega Steps to Little Salty
Mega Steps is an uphill/downhill route on the far north end of the Klondike Area trails complex. At the top, it connects to the far north corner of the Baby Steps Loop. After heading northwest along the ridgeline, it turns and descends to the Copper Ridge Road. Mega Steps itself is 3.2 miles in length. But any ride that reaches it will be at least 12 miles total. You can reach the trail via Copper Ridge Road at the bottom, via EKG 1/2 mile from the bottom, or by Baby Steps at the top. (You can reach that upper junction with Baby Steps by climbing Baby Steps North, Little Salty, or Baby Steps South.) |
| Mega Steps uphill w EKG both ways: 0.0 East across cattle guard N38 46.417 W109 42.735 0.8 Veer L on Copper Ridge Rd N38 46.997 W109 43.072 1.7 R to Baby Steps South N38 47.545 W109 43.603 2.1 L onto EKG N38 47.742 W109 43.284 3.8 Cross Little Salty, keep straight N38 48.598 W109 43.912 5.2 R uphill joining Baby Steps North 100 ft then veer L to stay on EKG N38 48.960 W109 44.614 6.2 R uphill on Mega Steps N38 49.420 W109 45.034 7.8 Top of ridge, fork L (R=Alaska) N38 50.101 W109 44.204 8.9 Reach DT N38 49.480 W109 43.799 Keep straight on Baby Steps southbound 10.3 Fork R on Little Salty N38 49.129 W109 43.379 | 11.3 Cross EKG, keep straight N38 48.598 W109 43.912 12.0 R on Copper Ridge DT N38 48.179 W109 44.193 13.0 Keep straight (R = Baby Steps N) N38 48.802 W109 44.840 13.8 R uphill on Mega Steps N38 49.196 W109 45.404 14.2 R on EKG N38 49.420 W109 45.034 15.2 Cross Baby Steps, stay on EKG N38 48.960 W109 44.614 16.6 Cross Little Salty, stay on EKG N38 48.598 W109 43.912 18.3 R downhill on Baby Steps South N38 47.742 W109 43.284 18.7 L on Copper Ridge Rd N38 47.545 W109 43.603 19.7 Fork R (L = Klondike) N38 46.997 W109 43.072 20.4 Back at parking |
 | Getting there:
Starting at the Colorado River, drive
15 miles north from Moab. Look for a turnout with parking on the right
and
a sign for Klondike Bluffs Road. There will
usually be cars parked there (GPS N 38° 44.452' W 109°
44.037'). For a longer ride, park here and ride up the road. Most cyclists
will choose to go through the gate and drive 2.7 miles. Keep left at
the fork. At 2.8 miles, park your car in the broad parking area by the
fence. Go eastbound across the cattleguard through the fence and begin
your ride. Note: Map color-coded to show named trails individually. Does not correspond to described loop above. Copyright 2011 Mad Scientist Software Inc. Trail conditions change. Use this trail guide at your own risk. |