Will Self

Easily one of the best trails in the Moab area. Just unbelievable views throughout the entire trip. Definitely some technical aspects and you defiantly will need a good spotter to help you through some of the obstacles. Its roughly 80 mile one way from Moab to the visitor center at the Needles District. Plan on a full day for this trail. We enjoyed this trail very much!!!

We started the "Trifecta" with this trail. Very fun trail with some great scenery, but then again its Moab, so scenery is always great. The Water Fall is everything you think it is and then some, we did it going down and while it does cause some anxious moments when you start down just go slow and easy and will be fine. I actually got too far to the left and slid into one of the the big rocks there with my left front tire, had to back up just enough to get around the rock. Great trail over all!!!

Came onto the trail from Gold Bar Rim. This trail is a blast!!!!! Excellent scenery and views, especially from the overlooks at several points. Ran this trail on a 2 1/2 lift and 33's..and we put some marks on the skid plates and used the winch once, the rock rails got a work out as I fully expected them to. The Golden Crack is awesome, but pay close attention to your line and have a spotter and should be fine. Did some damage to a fender and the rear licenses plate bracket getting up the obstacles at waypoint 22. This is also where we had to use the winch. The other rig with us was a Gladiator on a 5 inch lift an 35's and handled the obstacle with no problems. We have been wanting to do Golden Spike since our first visit to Moab 3 years ago. Its everything you expect it to be and much more. Plan on a full day regardless if you come in from Poison Spider or Gold Bar Rim.