Amasa Back going down higher up

This is a prequel to a real favorite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4kyu9w_0AA

Trailhead: Amasa Back Trailhead on Kane Creek Road, 5 miles southwest of Moab
Difficulty: Physically challenging, technically moderate/difficult
Trail Surface: Ledgy 4WD road
Length: up to 9 mile out & back from trailhead, 21 mile out & back from town
Elevation @ Trailhead: 4000'
Highest Elevation: 5250'
Elevation Gain: 1400'
Season: Ideal in spring or fall; extreme midday heat in July and August. Creek crossing can be dangerous during heavy rains.
Directions: From Center & Main in Moab, take Main St south and take a right on Kane Creek Rd (or take the Mill Creek Bike Path to 500 West and turn left). Follow Kane Creek Rd for 5 miles; Amasa Back parking is the second lot after the pavement ends. The jeep trail leaves the road less than a mile later. The Amasa Back Trail is a jeep trail that climbs just over a thousand feet to a mesa top overlooking the Colorado River and the Kane Creek Anticline. The trail surface is mostly Kayenta Sandstone and has many small ledges (less than 1') and a few bigger ones. Challenging and fun for experienced mountain bikers only a short bike ride from town. *

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Sports

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• Moab
• MTB
• Amasa-Back
• Action
• POV
• Freebird
• KEARNY