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United States
Utah
Grand County

Captain Ahab (Lower) – HyMasa loop from Amasa Back

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
Utah
Grand County

Captain Ahab (Lower) – HyMasa loop from Amasa Back

Hard

2.8

(17)

89

riders

Captain Ahab (Lower) – HyMasa loop from Amasa Back

02:26

22.3km

610m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 17.5 km for 590 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

4.95 km

Viewpoint on HyMasa Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

This great viewpoint along the HyMasa Trail is also easily accessed from the Cliff Hanger Trail. It's worth dropping your bike for a minute so you can soak in the …

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2

8.54 km

Captain Ahab (Lower)

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Fast and technical singletrack. One of the best trails in Moab. The lower part of Captain Ahab leads deep into the Cane Creek Canyon. Stay concentrated all the time, especially at the end you will ride some exposed sections.

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3

12.3 km

HyMasa

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail climbs up to Captain Ahab. You will cross the Amasa Back / Cliffhanger jeep road several times. A sweet piece of singletrack.

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4

20.9 km

Kane Springs Creek

Highlight • River

There is a mandatory creek crossing at the very end of Jackson's Trail. Before riding the trail ask in a local bike shop if the river crossing is possible. In spring sometimes the water is to high.

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5

21.2 km

Kane Creek Recreation Parking

Highlight • Parking

Big parking lot to access several bike trails like Amasa Back, Captain Ahab and Hymasa. Overnight camping is not allowed.

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6

21.9 km

Kane Springs Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A dirt road that leads from the Kane Creek Parking Lot to the start of HyMasa.

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B

22.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

1.08 km

854 m

385 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

302 m

172 m

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Highest point (1,480 m)

Lowest point (1,210 m)

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