Poison Spider Mesa

4.9/5 (44 reviews)
Moab is one of the premier off-road and four-wheel drive destinations. Comprised of many of the most well-known trails in all United States, it has trail types that suit all drivers wheeling desires and is often called an off-roader's paradise. Amongst these trails, Poison Spider is one of the mos... Read More
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Highlights of Poison Spider Mesa

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Desert Category Icon Desert
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Overland Category Icon Overland
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Sand Category Icon Sand
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Highest Elevation
4872 ft
Shape of Trail
Other Shapes
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
Poison Spider Mesa
Nearest Town
Moab
Nearest Services
Moab
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Moab Field Office

Overview

Moab is one of the premier off-road and four-wheel drive destinations. Comprised of many of the most well-known trails in all United States, it has trail types that suit all drivers wheeling desires and is often called an off-roader's paradise. Amongst these trails, Poison Spider is one of the most popular and challenging trails in the area. You get amazing wheeling, and you can also take in the inspiring Little Arch with a view of the Colorado River behind it. The bold will continue to Golden Spike, Where Eagles Dare, and finish on Gold Bar Rim. Very few complete what is known as "The Trifecta."

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
34 Waypoints
104 Trail Photos
3 Trail Concerns
44 Community Reviews
1 Video
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