How difficult is Dead Horse Rim Loop Trail?

Dead Horse Rim Loop Trail is rated difficult. It is 5 miles long with 2,684 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Dead Horse Rim Loop Trail suitable for kids?

Dead Horse Rim Loop Trail is not typically recommended for young children due to length, exposure, or technical terrain. Older kids with hiking experience may be fine — use your judgment based on your family's comfort level.

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Dead Horse Point State Park/Utah

Dead Horse Rim Loop Trail

Moab, Utah

5.0 mi

Distance

2,684 ft

Elev. Gain

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Dead Horse Rim Loop Trail is a loop trail in Dead Horse Point State Park, managed by Utah State Parks, in San Juan County, Utah. It is 5 miles long. The surface is dirt. The nearest town is Moab, Utah, about 10 miles away in a straight line.

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Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,634 ft

Max:1,837 ft

Gain:818 ft

Loss:818 ft

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
Point	Distance from start	Elevation
Start	0.0 mi	1,817 ft
High point	0.6 mi	1,837 ft
End	5.0 mi	1,817 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Loop
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by Utah State Parks

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Source of truth

Dead Horse Point State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.

Where it is

Nearest town:: Moab, UT · about 10 mi away
County:: San Juan County, UT
Jurisdiction:: Dead Horse Point State Park · Utah State Parks

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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Operator:(435) 259-2614

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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