Gemini Bridges

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4.4/5 (64 reviews)
Moab, Utah (Grand County)
Last Updated: 04/09/2023

Trail Information

Highlights

Desert Category Icon Desert
Overland Category Icon Overland
Rock Category Icon Rock
Sand Category Icon 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 (64)
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Visited: 09/20/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

This trail is rated an Easy 2 by Trails Offroad. By comparison, Potash Road is rated a Moderate 3. In my opinion, Gemini Bridges should be rated as difficult as, or more difficult than, Potash Road. It is not technical. Some ledges, and quite rough in places.
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 09/19/2023

I thought the trail at MP 3 was a little harder than rated. All other MP ratings spot on.
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 08/18/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

This was our first trail in Moab and a great place to start exploring. Traveling east to west the shelf road was more washed out than expected making it very rocky. Definitely still a trail for stock 4th vehicles. Great views along the first half!
Trail Review: Gemini Bridges - Shannon Boylan
Trail Review: Gemini Bridges - Shannon Boylan
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 08/03/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

This is a great connector trail but make sure to take it slow or you'll need a visit to the chiropractor.
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 06/18/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Ran this from the Moab side to get to Canyonlands. Saw some families in small SUVs attempt it from that side, but think they turned around. It gets rougher (but fun) as you approach Gemini Bridges. Once past, it's an easy tourist road, which is why most come from the Canyonlands side to get to the Gemini Bridges. Great views. Lots of other trails to come back and explore.
Trail Review: Gemini Bridges - Paul Williams
Trail Review: Gemini Bridges - Paul Williams
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