Captain Ahab is an absolute must for every single trail fan. If you like trails with tricky challenges, Captain Ahab will not disappoint.

You start at the Kane Creek Recreation …

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

123 m in total

Waypoints

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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1.06 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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3.38 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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6.01 km

Captain Ahab (Upper)

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Captain Ahab is a masterpiece by trail builder Tyson Swasey. This video shows what an effort it takes to built a trail in such a rocky terrain.

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10.6 km

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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16.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

3.40 km

1.76 km

244 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

904 m

244 m

Elevation

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