Utah · Mountain biking · Near Moab

Long Branch

1.1 mi
round trip
154 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Long Branch is a mountain biking route in Arches National Park in Utah, managed by the National Park Service. The ride is an out-and-back of about 2.1 miles, with a high point of 4,716 feet and a low of 4,591 feet, making it a short climb of about 154 feet. It sits within the park's boundaries, about a mile from the park headquarters. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 70°F and October highs around 72°F, while July averages near 99°F and January lows drop to about 22°F. A fee is charged for the ride. The Long Branch Trail, a hiking route, starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Bar B West and Bar B East mountain biking trails are within a third of a mile. Climbers can find Little Valley about 1.8 miles off.

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  • Sleep close

    Designated Campsite #6

    Campground

    Campground · 1.7 mi from the trail
  • If it rains

    Zuki Hill

    Attraction

    On your way back · 4 mi

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  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Long Branch

    Best months: March–May and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      42° / 22°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      50° / 29°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      62° / 37°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      70° / 44°

      5 wet

    5. May

      80° / 53°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      93° / 63°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      99° / 70°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      96° / 68°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      87° / 58°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      72° / 44°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 33°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 24°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Arches Np Hqs, UT, 1.6 mi away at 4,093 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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