A panoramic view of a rocky desert landscape, featuring orange and tan sandstone formations with layered textures under a blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds. Sparse greenery is visible along the rocky terrain, and blue markers are placed along the path. Pothole Arch Trail mountain bike trail.
See all photos (5)
×
User
Today
 
  |   Rate it:

Tags:
Level: Intermediate
Length: 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Out & Back
Elevation: +25/ -93 ft
Total: 80 riders
 

Mountain Biking Pothole Arch Trail

***   Add a review
#130 of 710 mountain bike trails in Utah
#3,440 in the world

After climbing Amasa Back the trail forks off to the right. The singletrack will take you out and back to Pothole Arch and to the start of Rockstacker. Fun trail on slickrock and singletrack with great views.

First added by david_darling on May 8, 2011. Last updated Apr 28, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: unknown
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: unknown
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
This trail information is user-generated. Help improve this information by suggesting a correction.
Getting there
From Moab going south on Hwy 191 turn right onto Kane Creek Rd. ( McDonald's on the corner) and staying left or straight as road bends to the right. Drive to the Amasa Back TH parking area'


Pothole Arch Trail Trail map

Add to or improve this map // Share this map on your website

Local Info

Club Sponsor

-

Trail checkins

Upcoming Events

None.
Add one

Trail conditions

Good (Jan 30, 2019)
login to update

Camping & Lodging

Coming soon!

Pothole Arch Trail videos

Add a video
We don't have any videos of this trail yet. Add one here.

More trail photos




Mountain Bike Trails Near Moab, Utah

****
Intermediate | 15 mi
****
Intermediate | 20 mi
***
Beginner | 0.8 mi
***
Advanced | 10 mi

Add a review

Rating
 
Difficulty
 
Review

Reviews

  • Chris Daniels
    ***

    It may be that it was just a welcome change from the long slog up the Amasa jeep trail, but Pothole Arch was awesome up to the Rockstacker trail which is the only reason we rode Pothole. It starts out pretty flat but then opens up to some fast-ish downhill on singletrack and slickrock.

    Reply | Thank
  • Greg Heil   ✓ supporter
    ****

    While the arch at the end is a bit of a let down, I disagree with mike_d below. I think the real reason to ride this is because the trail itself is quite entertaining. The last stretch to the arch itself is all slickrock, and I thought it was quite enjoyable. Sure, this isn't a 5-star ride, but I'll give it 4 without reservation.

    Reply | Thank
  • ~Mountain Bike Addict~
    **

    The only reason toto ride this trail is to see the pothole arch at the end. It's poorly marked and maintained, multiple tracks leading different places. Not too steep, just rocky and very loose. Other local trails are better marked so you don't veer off course with piles of rocks, that is a rarity here, leaving you often wondering where the trail is. But the views are great!

    Reply | Thank
  • david_darling
    ****

    Fun singletrack on slickrock to small arch. Scenic and challenging. Out and back is 4.4 miles.

    Reply | Thank

Rider questions