Slck rock biking

Moab has become known worldwide as a mountain biking Mecca.
Varied terrain and spectacular scenery brings riders to Moab, to try the trails.
Moab is a high energy town, people of all ages and nationalities congregate here to socialize. It is a town all about movement, biking, hiking, climbing, rafting and jeep riding.
Sand Flats Recreation Area is 7300 acres of high plane slick rock domes, bowls, and fins.
Slick rock is miss-interpreted as a slippery rock until they actually ride the rock. Bikes have an incredible traction on the sandstone.
Slick rock has some of the biggest rocks you have ever seen. Some as long and as big as a train. The bikes ride on top of them, up one rock and down the other side to yet another rock
It is called slick rock because the rocks have been swept clean and smooth by years of shifting sand.
There are oceans of slick rock known around the world.
Steep inclines and descents offer technical challenges to the most experienced bikers. The trail is 12.7 miles and takes 3-4 hours to complete. It is an expert level route.
Choose an appropriate trail for your ability.
Slick rock trail is technical, challenging and very steep in some places. Carry a map and know how to use it. Maps are located at the trailheads and entrance stations.
The 12.7 mile trail is considered by many to be the ultimate mountain biking experience.
Slick rock Bike Trail is enjoyed annually by over 100,000 visitors.
There are 110 campsites and open year-round at Sand Flats Rec. Area.
Campers need to bring in all drinking water, as water is not available on this high desert plateau.