Utah · Mountain biking · Near Moab

North 40

4.0 mi
loop
289 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Loop
route
Mar–May, Sep–Oct
best months

North 40 is a mountain biking loop in Utah, about 10 miles from Moab. The route is roughly 4 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 289 feet, and it rises from about 4,500 feet to about 4,660 feet. It is a moderate ride, and the climb is spread across the loop rather than concentrated in one stretch. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Moab show May highs around 78°F and October highs around 68°F, while July averages reach 96°F. The North 40 Trail hike starts just 0.1 mile away. Maverick, a mountain biking area, and the Maverick Trail are each about half a mile off. For an overnight stay, Courthouse Rock Campground is about 5 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Seven Mile RV Park

    Campground

    Campground · 0.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Bar M Chuckwagon

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Moab Giants

    Museum

    On your way back · 1 mi

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

    Best time to visit North 40

    Best months: March–May and September–October. 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

      39° / 17°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 25°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      59° / 32°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      67° / 39°

      4 wet

    5. May

      78° / 48°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      90° / 58°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      96° / 66°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      92° / 63°

      5 wet

    9. Sep

      83° / 53°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 40°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 27°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 17°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Moab Canyonland Ap, UT, 7.6 mi away at 4,561 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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