Porcupine Rim Trailhead

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Moab Field Office (Bureau of Land Management UT) · Open Access

5,847 ft
Elevation
Porcupine Rim is one of the iconic trails that made Moab a destination for mountain bikers. Porcupine Rim is really made up of three separate trails: LPS (Lower Porcupine Singletrack), the Porcupine Rim Trail, and the Porcupine Singletrack Trail, which ends near Negro Bill Canyon on Highway 128. These three trails make up the last 13.3 miles of the Whole Enchilada Trail, an epic 26.2 mile and 7,000 vertical foot downhill trail starting in the La Sal Mountains (Manti LaSal National Forest) and ending at the Colorado River. This ride is only for strong, advanced riders. Even with advanced skill, riders will still have to walk expert sections of trail. The lower sections of the trail can be by-passed by riding out the Sand Flats Road and ending in Moab. There are maps and signs at every junction in the system. Riders should bring their own maps for navigation. Maps are available as printouts off of this site or for purchase on waterproof paper at all local bike shops.

Getting there

From U.S. Highway 191, turn east on 300 South in the City of Moab. Go on 300 South to 400 East. Turn right on 400 East to Mill Creek Drive. Go east on Mill Creek Drive to the Sand Flats Road. Go east on Sand Flats Road approximately 7 miles.

38.58173, -109.41681 · 38°34'54.2"N 109°25'0.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 95°F in Jul, down to 39°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F394658667789959283685239
Low °F182533415061686556423019
Precip in0.91.11.10.80.90.61.01.11.31.51.11.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at Porcupine Rim Trailhead?
No. Porcupine Rim Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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