Metal Masher

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4.8/5 (12 reviews)
Moab, Utah (Grand County)
Last Updated: 05/19/2023

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A short distance north of downtown Moab, Metal Masher features steep ascents and descents, off-camber sections, and numerous ledges up to 48 inches tall. The trail is peppered with large boulders, narrow ledges, and tight squeezes. All demand precision driving. A popular trail not only for its technical rock crawling challenges but also for its breathtaking scenic views from atop Arth's Rim, it's no surprise Metal Masher is recognized as a Jeep Badge of Honor trail.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Navigation

Metal Masher is a nearly 12-mile straight-through trail that begins and ends along Gemini Bridges Road. The trail starts and ends as an easy, sandy road, but as you slowly climb the gentle slope of the rock strata, the terrain transitions to mostly slickrock with towering cliffs, dozens of waterless waterfalls, ledges, and hill climbs. Although most obstacles are nameless and bypassable, Metal Masher features several iconic obstacles, such as Rock Chucker, Mirror Gulch, and Widow Maker. Drivers should expect 4-foot-plus waterfalls, steeper than 30-degree inclines, and plenty of drops you drag your tail on. This trail is best suited for experienced drivers in modified vehicles with larger tires and skid plates. Traction aid devices such as lockers are highly recommended but not necessary.

Trail Reviews

4.8/5 (12)
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 04/26/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

Have to drive a long section of Gemini Bridge road to enter and exit the trail. There were some fun/hard obstacles but the most difficult parts could be by-passed. This is the same rating at Golden Spike and this trail to me is a lot easier. Save lunch for the tremendous overlook at the top of the climb. Widow Maker looked impossible for anything but a buggy (IMO only). I would do this if you have extra time, but it’s a lot of effort (the painful dirt road rinding involved) for the final pay-off.
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Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 04/10/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Ran metal masher again, a fun trail like always.
Trail Review: Metal Masher - Josh Noesser
Trail Review: Metal Masher - Josh Noesser
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 04/08/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Great trail! The challenging obstacles all have bypasses, but
Trail Review: Metal Masher - James Morris
Trail Review: Metal Masher - James Morris
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 04/07/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Great trail! This is one that you will have a lot of good obstacle options and can make them as hard as you want. And some can be pretty extreme. One thing I like about this trail is that there are good obstacle, and you have pretty smooth trails between. For those braving the widow maker, just know that the trail up is also pretty extreme and pretty off-camber. There is a winch point for those that need a little boost. But is ends in the middle of Gemini Bridges road, and is about 7 miles back out, which is also a pretty rough road. Definitely one I would do again!
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 04/04/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

What a fun run. There was damage to my 2021 Jeep Talk Show Gladiator, but a taillight fixed that after I got home. Quadratec, Treadlightly run at Easter Jeep Safari. Well build to mild built Jeeps. About 30 Jeeps in all. Greg Henderson of Unofficialuseonly in a stock "rental" Jeep led the way. What a great day that ended with me finding my way down the mountain by myself. Fun story that we go into on the Jeep Talk Show. It is very possible to do this trail without any damage. Well at least damage that you can see.
Trail Review: Metal Masher - Jeep Talk Show
Trail Review: Metal Masher - Jeep Talk Show

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