Adaptive Mountain Biking in Moab, Utah

There are endless options for great adaptive mountain biking in Moab and it might take a while to find what works best for you. The trails described below are accessible for all abilities, are accessible for hand cycles and are some excellent options to get you started.

Klondike Bluff Area — The Beginner Loop is smooth, fast and flowy with minimal obstacles and is relatively flat.

Monitor-Merrimac — Great beginner slickrock that is smooth and fun. There are some small sandy sections.

Moab Brands — There is a ton of fun singletrack riding at this trail system. Most of it is flowy and smooth with a few rocks to negotiate. Lazy and EZ are nice starters and there are plenty of options to explore from there.

Slickrock Practice Loop — Maybe not the best for first timers, but definitely doable once you are feeling comfortable with your system. The Practice Loop is the same terrain as the regular trail, but only around two miles long compared to the 12-mile regular loop. Both trails are flowing waves of slickrock with a few good sized sand traps to negotiate and plenty of fun.

Jeep trails, Dirt Roads, and Gravel Grinding — There are miles of gravel and jeep roads to ride as well. Hurrah Pass, Sand Flats Road and Onion Creek are excellent choices to get a feel for the types of roads you can find in the Moab area.

Day Trips

River Rafting and Kayaking — Mild to Wild Rafting
Jeep Tours — Big Iron Tours are very disability friendly
Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.
Scenic Air Tour — Red Tail Air Adventures

Breakfast:

• Jailhouse Cafe — This local icon used to be Moab's original jail. If you like bacon, their Soul Food Bacon is a treat.

• Red Rock Bakery and Cafe — Great coffee and pastries baked on site.

• Love Muffin Cafe — Everything you need from a full breakfast to takeaway breakfast burritos and coffee.

• Glorias — A good choice for healthier options. The Acai bowl is super refreshing, and as an added bonus, you can watch the world go by from their outside patio.

Lunch:

• Milts Stop and Eat — The local legend! Classic burger shack fare specializing in delicious malts, burgers and tater tots. Perfect post-ride grub.

• The Moab Food Truck Park — A nice variety of food trucks with communal outdoor seating.

• Sultan Mediterranean Grill — Excellent falafel, gyros and shawarma.

• Dewey's Restaurant and Bar — Pasta, burgers, sandwiches, salads and soups.

Dinner:

• Miguel's Baja Grill — Traditional Mexican food and solid Margaritas. If you're feeling empty after riding all day, try the M.O.A.B (Mother Of All Burritos).

• Singha Thai — Authentic Thai food in a relaxed atmosphere.

• Zax Restaurant and Watering Hole — Pizza, steaks and more with a variety of local and regional beers on tap.

• Sunset Grill — Perched on the rim overlooking the Moab Valley, this is the best view in town and features a great selection of wines from the local Castle Creek Winery.