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| White Wash Sand Dunes | This area is a great area for riding ATVs, motorcyles, and UTVs! The White Wash Sand Dunes are located 48 miles northwest of Moab. The dunes are scenic, with large cottonwood trees growing within them. Red cliffs to the east of the dunes provide a dramatic backdrop. White Wash, a popular travel route, borders three sides of the dunes. In addition to the dunes and White Wash, there are many miles of dirt roads in the area. On these roads, a rider can access Crystal Geyser and the Green River, as well as many other points. Riders should obtain detailed maps, as they are necessary to navigate this system of unmarked roads.
To reach White Wash Sand Dunes, drive 13 miles east of Green River on Interstate 70. Take Ranch Exit 175 to the south. This county road is known locally as the Floy Wash Road. (This exit is seven miles west of U.S. Highway 191.) From 1-70, continue southwest on the Floy Wash Road for 12 miles (be sure to bear right 4.5 miles from Interstate 70, and continue straight at 7.8 miles from Interstate 70). Go east (left) at 12.3 miles southwest of 1-70. You will drive by some oil production facilities. The Sand Dunes are visible from this intersection. There are two very large (natural) parking areas just west of the sand dunes. Larger vehicles may wish to consider parking at the area on the top of the hill.
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Fins and Things |
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Trail Description
The Fins and Things trail offers extremely steep climbs and descents. Riders should be cautious. There are several sections where spotters may be required. As with all trails in Moab, know your ability, and carefully navigate trails as ledges and drops are common without much warning. The vistas on this trail are amazing. The roller coaster sandstone fins are great fun.
Getting There
From Main Street in Moab turn on 400 East Street and go south |
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Flat Pass |
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Trail Description
This trail is relatively difficult and steep in places with some challenging rock ledges. Flat pass descends through beautiful Mill Creek canyon, crossing the creek three times and passing through the canyon. You make your way climbing steep ledges and four wheeling your way southeast along the main Bike route. Before the very dangerous Jeep obstacle turn north making your way up to the high mesa. Making your way to Loop round mesas encircle near a wilderness study area. And descend down the road with many more challenging obstacles returning to Mill Creek Canyon.
Getting There
On the South Side of Moab, Drive about 3.6 miles south on highway 191 and make a left on Spanish Trail Road making you way past a gas station on the corner. Make your way East and Continue straight through a round about onto Westwater Drive. This road passes through condos and runs you about a mile. The pavement ends just before entering to a private residential area, Flat pass road is on the right just before entrance.
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Kane Creek Canyon |
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Trail Description
The Kane Creek trail winds back and forth across the floor of Kane Creek Canyon and crosses Kane Creek many times. The trail then climbs out of the creek and climbs a steep, rocky shelf into a very high walled canyon providing a few small challenges. The Atv and the jeep routes split but become extremely difficult. Inexperienced riders should turn back at this point but the trail does move on for about 2.5 more miles to highway 191.
Getting There
From the south side of Moab on Main Street, take Kane Creek Road west. Turn left at first large fork and head south along the river. When the pavement ends at 4.7 miles, turn right into second parking lot after a cattle guard.
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