Gemini Bridges

4.4/5 (57 reviews)
Moab, Utah (Grand County)
Last Updated: 04/09/2023

Trail Information

Highlights

Desert
Overland
Rock
Sand

Moab can quickly be described as "unbelievable rock formations," and the main attraction on this trail are the Gemini Bridges. Gemini Bridges are a pair of twin natural bridges that sit not far off this four-wheel drive road that are accessible via an easy hike. The bridges might be a destination, but this trail offers one heck of a journey! On top of being a great beginner road, the beautiful shelf section climbing out the valley, Gooney Bird Rock, other iconic offroad trails, and the overpowering view of the La Sal Mountains make this a trip you don't want to pass up.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Navigation

Gemini Bridges runs between Highway 191 and Highway 313. It can be run in any direction. The views are typically better starting on Highway 313, driving west to east, opposite of this guide. However, most people drive it from east to west to reach the other connecting trails more quickly. The road is non-technical, but it can be rough. Starting from the east, you will travel up a bumpy shelf road filled with baseball to softball-sized rocks intermixed with a few slickrock ramps. The shelf road portion can change in difficulty after any storm event or heavy traffic. Towards the top of the shelf road, it is only wide enough for one vehicle with a blind turn, and uphill traffic has the right of way. As you descend the shelf, the road will turn into a mixed surface of smooth dirt to slickrock, with minor ledges being present. The eastern portion of the trail is at a significantly higher elevation and will most likely have snow in the winter. There are no significant obstacles, and the road is suitable for any high clearance SUV with four-wheel drive and aired-down tires. Not airing your tires down will make for a rougher and bumpier drive.

Trail Reviews

4.4/5 (57)
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 05/09/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

I did this trail in both directions, once just going to upper Gemini Bridges overlook and once connecting to the Bull Canyon trail and the lower Bridges viewpoint. It's a great introduction to the Moab area and the Gemini Bridges are an awesome natural feature. It's definitely worth going to the lower viewpoint if you can handle the Bull Canyon trail. You can make a great day going from 191 to Gemini Bridges, doing Bull Canyon, connecting to 313, and going to Shafer/Potash road. Between 313 and the Gemini Bridges, this trail is very easy and basically a dirt road. From the Bridges to 191, things are a bit more rough and the shelf road can be a bit intimidating. My passengers were a bit uncomfortable on this part of the road, but that could have just been due to how easy it was before the Bridges (or my driving!). I'd rate this trail slightly harder than the official rating, but it really isn't too bad. 3rd Gen Tacoma, stock height, Toyo Open Country ATIII "32s", full skids and sliders (not needed if you're careful).
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 04/26/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Nice and relaxing drive with lots of great scenery! Pretty busy even on a Wednesday. The trail was in great condition. Would definitely recommend going up this trail in the morning when the sun won't be in your eyes.
Official Crew
120300
Open
Rated 3/5
Visited: 04/09/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Ran this trail about 5 times over EJS. The main difference is I sat passenger for several of the trips. I never realized how much scenery is on this trail. I like the mushroom rocks about mid-way.
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 04/05/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Fun trail, we ran it from the Canyon Lands side back towards Moab. Loved the Gemini bridges and well worth the 300 yd trek out there to see them. The trail wasn’t hard, it was scenic though the Moab side of the trail was rutted out and very degraded. Definitely air down for the trip out over the shelf roads. Those are rough as heck. Really great connector to a few of the other trails in the Canyon Lands side. So I’d suggest that for sure running from the Moab side to the Park. I’d do it again.
Official Crew
22450
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 04/04/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Definitely recommend airing down for comfort, it's a bumpy road. Very scenic and gives you great access to many other more exciting trails. The hike to the bridges is well worth the 5 minute walk.

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