Included: An experienced MTB guide with extensive local knowledge of the Moab area Up to four hours of private mountain biking at Dead Horse Point State Park or the Moab Brand Trails Full-suspension mountain bike or pedal-assist e-bike Helmet, water bottle, and snacks Not included: Transportation to Moab Dead Horse Point State Park entry fee ($25, Dead Horse Point tour only) Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout Guide gratuities — optional

How fit do I need to be?

In order to join this Moab mountain biking tour, good fitness is required, and you should be comfortable pedaling for up to four hours. Even the easier trails require enough fitness to handle some climbing. Since these tours are private, your guide will gauge your group’s skill level after booking and shape the pace and terrain to match. Weather can add difficulty too—winters (January through April, October through December) run cold, May and June can be windy, and July through September gets extremely hot, so plan your gear accordingly. Want to see what else is there in the area?

What if I’ve never mountain biked before?

To book this adventure, all riders, regardless of age or height, must be capable of operating hand brakes and shifting gears. A guide will explain the different mountain bike techniques and body positions to get you feeling comfortable on the trail. You will progress at a level that is consistent with your comfort. Once you finally get the hang of trail riding, you will only want more!

What about required equipment?

You’ll need: Sneakers or athletic shoes Bike shorts or padded tights A riding jersey or t-shirt Breathable outer layer or windbreaker Two pairs of breathable socks Sunglasses Water bottle or hydration bladder Daypack for snacks Biking gloves — optional but recommended Bike repair kit Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, etc.) Wear comfortable riding or athletic clothing, preferably moisture wicking or synthetic material. Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and age requirements: For this adventure, the usual client to guide ratio is 6:1 . The cost per person decreases as the group grows, so it’s the perfect opportunity to ride with friends and family! Mountain biking in Moab can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Children as young as 10 are able to go on trips with a legal guardian. That said, if you have a young rider strong enough to handle sustained climbs (either riding or walking their bike) of hundreds of feet, and rough terrain, then they may be able to participate on a case-by-case basis. If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

Most people fly into Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) in Moab, UT. Other options include Grand Junction, CO, about a two-hour drive away, or Salt Lake City, UT, about four hours away. From there, you can rent a car or use a local Moab shuttle service to reach the trailhead. Meeting point depends on which tour you book: Dead Horse Point Private Tour meets at Dead Horse Point State Park, about 45 minutes from downtown Moab. Arches View at the Moab Brand Trails Private Tour meets at the Moab Brand Trails (Bar M), about 10 miles north of downtown Moab.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout. Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

Moab | Utah

Private Mountain Biking Tours in Moab

1 day | Easy to Challenging | 4.83

From $290 ()

Moab’s red rock desert is one of the most recognizable mountain biking destinations in the country, and this trip gives you a choice between two of its best rides. Go with the canyon-rim overlooks of Dead Horse Point State Park, or the flowing singletrack of the Moab Brand Trails, with views out to Arches National Park and the La Sal Mountains. Either route means slickrock, packed dirt, and terrain built for a wide range of skill levels—new riders get room to find their footing, and stronger riders get faster, punchier lines. Both are private, guided, and shaped around your group’s pace.

Kenny

MTB Guide

Adventure Highlights

Pick your ride: Choose between canyon-rim overlooks at Dead Horse Point or flowing desert singletrack at the Moab Brand Trails, each its own distinct route
Views that do the heavy lifting: Canyon panoramas on one route, Arches National Park and the La Sal Mountains on the other
Room for every rider: Private, guided, beginner-to-intermediate terrain on both routes, with a pedal-assist e-bike option for anyone who wants an easier climb

Duration

1 day

Season

Year-round

Group size

Up to 6 people

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We ride some of the most photographed overlooks in Utah on this up-to-four-hour tour through Dead Horse Point State Park, about 45 minutes from downtown Moab. The route strings together scenic overlook after scenic overlook on beginner-to-intermediate trails, with sweeping views down into the canyon below. It's private, so we shape the pace to your group—if part of the group wants to wrap up early, that's no problem. Since we're private, we can also finish whenever your group is ready, rather than sticking to a fixed clock. Includes bike, helmet, water bottle, snacks, and your guide.

Duration: Up to 4 hours
Meeting point: Dead Horse Point State Park

Same ride, powered differently: this up-to-four-hour tour through Dead Horse Point State Park rides a pedal-assist e-bike, making the climbs easier without changing the terrain. We string together scenic overlook after scenic overlook on beginner-to-intermediate trails, about 45 minutes from downtown Moab, with sweeping views down into the canyon below. Since we're private, we shape the pace to your group and wrap up whenever you're ready—a good option if you want more range and less effort on the climbs. Includes e-bike, helmet, water bottle, snacks, and your guide.

Duration: Up to 4 hours
Meeting point: Dead Horse Point State Park

This up-to-four-hour ride explores the Moab Brand Trails (also known as Bar M), about 10 miles north of downtown Moab, with views of Arches National Park and the La Sal Mountains along the way. It's a popular desert network with terrain suited to beginner and intermediate riders, ridden here on a full-suspension mountain bike. Like all our tours, it's fully private, so we adjust the pace and finish time to your group rather than a set schedule. Includes bike, helmet, water bottle, snacks, and your guide.

Duration: Up to 4 hours
Meeting point: Moab Brand Trails

Same route, easier climbing: this up-to-four-hour ride through the Moab Brand Trails (Bar M) rides a pedal-assist e-bike, about 10 miles north of downtown Moab, with views of Arches National Park and the La Sal Mountains along the way. The terrain suits beginner and intermediate riders, and the e-bike assist means more ground covered with less effort. Like all our tours, it's fully private, so we adjust the pace and finish time to your group. Includes e-bike, helmet, water bottle, snacks, and your guide.

Duration: Up to 4 hours
Meeting point: Moab Brand Trails

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Kenny

Kenny is an avid mountain biker and a Moab local who has been a MTB guide since 2017. He started riding bikes in his mid 20s and realized he would trade his office job for mountain biking trails any day. After working in the cycling industry for a few years, he opened his own guiding company, Bighorn Mountain Biking. When he isn’t advising people on the best MTB gear, he’s raising dust in the Moab desert!

What others say about this adventure

4.83 (6 reviews)

Ronald N.

|April 2023

Just what I was looking for as an introduction to the Moab area and Dead Horse Point

W2467ICmollys

Bighorn rocks

Our group rented bikes from Ike and Kenny and had an amazing time! They were super friendly and knowledgeable, the bikes were in great condition and the rental spot was very convenient. The trails (Dead Horse) were a lot of fun too (we had beginner to advanced riders in our group). Would highly recommend!

Y4338QUtaram

A Moab must!

My girlfriends and I rented bikes from Big Horn Mountain Biking and I had the best day I’ve had all year! Renting the bikes at the trail head takes all the fuss and planning out the trip, instead you get the enjoy the ride and the AMAZING VIEWS. The bikes were like new and perfectly tuned, and Ike was super friendly and helpful. Would love to go back and would definitely recommend as a Moab must!

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Ronald N.

|April 2023

Just what I was looking for as an introduction to the Moab area and Dead Horse Point

W2467ICmollys

Bighorn rocks

Y4338QUtaram

A Moab must!

Up4Travels

Unforgettable

I normally never rate anything but this topnotch mtb outfitter deserves credit for fixing a booking that failed because of the 3rd party booking firm, TripOutside, neglected to follow through and follow up from my initial reservation. Kenny called out of concern and allowed us to experience my dream MTBing in the Moab area. We had new top full suspension bikes that were set up perfectly for our riding at Dead Horse. Book directly with Kenny and his professional team members.You won’t regret!

Greg E.

|June 2022

Probably could have used a few more advanced trails. We rated ourselves as intermediate but after an hour we had gotten the hang of the terrain. We road from 915 to 1130ish so it's debatable if this is "half day" or not. I'm used to overpriced these days but this was a bit much to swallow for the time. But sometimes you don't know what you don't know so we are ready to go for our next trip to Moab

James H.

|July 2021

Things to know

Included:
- - An experienced MTB guide with extensive local knowledge of the Moab area
  - Up to four hours of private mountain biking at Dead Horse Point State Park or the Moab Brand Trails
  - Full-suspension mountain bike or pedal-assist e-bike
  - Helmet, water bottle, and snacks
Not included:
- - Transportation to Moab
  - Dead Horse Point State Park entry fee ($25, Dead Horse Point tour only)
  - Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  - Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
  - Guide gratuities — optional
In order to join this Moab mountain biking tour, good fitness is required, and you should be comfortable pedaling for up to four hours. Even the easier trails require enough fitness to handle some climbing. Since these tours are private, your guide will gauge your group’s skill level after booking and shape the pace and terrain to match.

Weather can add difficulty too—winters (January through April, October through December) run cold, May and June can be windy, and July through September gets extremely hot, so plan your gear accordingly. Want to see what else is there in the area?
To book this adventure, all riders, regardless of age or height, must be capable of operating hand brakes and shifting gears. A guide will explain the different mountain bike techniques and body positions to get you feeling comfortable on the trail. You will progress at a level that is consistent with your comfort. Once you finally get the hang of trail riding, you will only want more!
You’ll need:
- - Sneakers or athletic shoes
  - Bike shorts or padded tights
  - A riding jersey or t-shirt
  - Breathable outer layer or windbreaker
  - Two pairs of breathable socks
  - Sunglasses
  - Water bottle or hydration bladder
  - Daypack for snacks
  - Biking gloves — optional but recommended
  - Bike repair kit
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, etc.)
Wear comfortable riding or athletic clothing, preferably moisture wicking or synthetic material. Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season.
Group sizes and age requirements:
- - For this adventure, the usual client to guide ratio is 6:1.
  - The cost per person decreases as the group grows, so it’s the perfect opportunity to ride with friends and family!
Mountain biking in Moab can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Children as young as 10 are able to go on trips with a legal guardian. That said, if you have a young rider strong enough to handle sustained climbs (either riding or walking their bike) of hundreds of feet, and rough terrain, then they may be able to participate on a case-by-case basis.
If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
Most people fly into Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) in Moab, UT. Other options include Grand Junction, CO, about a two-hour drive away, or Salt Lake City, UT, about four hours away. From there, you can rent a car or use a local Moab shuttle service to reach the trailhead.

Meeting point depends on which tour you book:
- - Dead Horse Point Private Tour meets at Dead Horse Point State Park, about 45 minutes from downtown Moab.
  - Arches View at the Moab Brand Trails Private Tour meets at the Moab Brand Trails (Bar M), about 10 miles north of downtown Moab.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
To secure your spot, you’ll be asked to pay the full amount upon checkout.
- - If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued (unless the departure date is within 7 days at the time of booking).
  - If cancelled 7 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled within 7 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
  - Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period.

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