Bartlett Wash - Quintessential Moab Slickrock!

Located about 18 miles north of Moab.
Unlimited slickrock riding.
Great views of the La Sal mountains and the surrounding area.

Bartlett Wash - Many people who visit and ride in the Moab area will leave saying Bartlett Wash was one of their favorite rides. It's a Moab area gem, with prime slickrock riding. Unlike the actual Slickrock Trail, where you essentially follow a dotted line the whole way, Bartlett Wash is a virtual playground of slickrock. You can ride as far as your taste for exploration takes you. Once you arrive at the parking area, there is a little bit of a challenging uphill before you get to the flatter part of this expansive rock formation. Once there you'll see all the possibilities. Slickrock is everywhere!

If you haven't biked a lot, this can be a great introduction to riding on slickrock. There are lots of spots to test out your balance and get used to your bike. You just have to remember to walk your bike through the more difficult sections. If you have experience, then Bartlett Wash is a great place to test your skills. There are usually other folks riding here, but it doesn't ever seem to get too crowded. Getting lost would be hard to do too. There are lots of obvious points of reference, and a pretty common-sense flow to the ride.

The end of the ride is a bit higher in elevation, and a great place to hang out to absorb the amazing views. Bring your camera. You'll be able to take some amazing photos.

To get to the ride from downtown Moab, drive north on US Hwy 191 about 18 miles. On your left will be the Blue Hills Road. Turn here and go about 2.5 miles. Go left on a dirt branch and after 0.8 miles stay left/straight at the fork. You'll then cross a sandy wash, where you might need a higher clearance vehicle. Continue up the hill. Turn right and stay to the right. About a 1/2 mile from Bartlett wash is a pretty obvious parking area. There are lots of trees around, and you'll likely see other cars. The ride starts here.

We highly recommend getting a map before heading off to do this ride. The area here can be a bit confusing if you don't have a map. Maps can be found at the local bike shops or the Moab Information Center.