Updates!!​

• ​New Registration proceedures

• Check out the FOOD section below for details on Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner!

Ride camp

The ride camp is located at the Jug Rock Cow Camp. Camping is primitive /self supported. Livestock water and Port-O-poties are provided in camp. You are welcome to come out and camp several days early prior to camp opening on Wednesday. Just know that some things such as the Port-O-Potties, water troughs and registration might not be in place until camp is officially open. See the directions to ride camp on the "Directions" tab in the menu above.​

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Trail description

The course is a mixture of two track jeep roads, single-track trails with sand, packed sand, dirt, rocks and some sandstone "slickrock". The trails on the "slickrock" will disappear at the edge of the sandstone and reappear on the other side of the sandstone section so you will need to be heads up looking for the flagging and colored chalk arrows leading you across these rocky areas. There are a few miles of gravel road to get you from one great trail to another and some areas that are flat out rocky. There will be water stops approximately every 10 miles or less and our main water location on the north end at the "Stock Tanks" will have hay set out for your horses.

Footing

Horses can easily trot the packed sand and sandstone sections since they maintain their 'grip' on the sandpaper-like surface of the "slickrock". We recommend that horses be shod or booted as the footing changes throughout the ride. Steel shoes grip great as do boots. 

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Maps and flagging

The trails will be marked by a different color of flagging each day for each distance to make them easy to follow. Detailed maps will be provided to every rider. It is recommended that all riders download and use “Avenza” on their cell phone to follow the trails. Electronic maps will be made available to registered riders prior to the ride dates to be downloaded as a geo-referenced pdf. There is a free version of Avenza that allows you to download up to three georeferenced pdf maps and it is easy!! Download the FREE Avenza App before you come to make loading maps really quick!!!       https://www.avenza.com/avenza-maps/

We will have maps available as a .GPX format for GPS users which can be exported to Gaia.

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Vet checks

Vet check is in camp on Friday and Sunday and Out of camp near Tombstone Rock on Saturday. We will supply hay and water for horse and snacks and drinks for the humans. A horse trailer will haul crew bags to the vet check. Family and crews are welcome to come out to observe, lend a hand and have a snack!​

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Food

This fall you will be able to purchase 3 meals a day out of Smallz Food trailer!! The food is great and it makes your life so much easier!! Cyndi is planning to have breakfast and coffee available 1 hour prior to ride start Friday thru Sunday. Lunch will be available at Vet Check Friday thru Sunday and dinner will be available after ride meeting each evening Thursday thru Sunday.

Breakfast is $5, lunch and Dinners are $10 

Menu includes, Breakfast Tacos, Egg sandwich, Hamburgers, Sausages, Spagettii, Roasted Veggies w/ rice, Quesadillas, Sandwiches and more.

 

Weather

The spring and fall weather in in the Desert north of Moab can vary widely, but typically the temperatures range from 50-70 degrees during the day and 30–40 degrees at night. It’s good to plan for the full range of warm and sunny to rainy and cold, so bring a blanket for your horse and a jacket for yourself!

 

Dogs

Yes, dogs are welcome, We love our dogs!! However, due to so many complaints there are a few rules;

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• Dogs must be under owner's control at all times. Please do not let them run loose to pee on hay/ gear or pick fights. If your dog is aggressive towards others we will ask the owner to remove the animal from camp.

• No Dogs allowed on the competition trails or at the Vet check during the event. 

• When you are leaving camp on your ride, your dog must be contained (suggest inside your horse trailer, a kennel or camper)

•  Dogs can go with the owners on warm-up rides as it is good for them to get out and get exercise. If you take your dog out during a warm up ride they must to be under verbal control and not bother other horses or livestock.

• ​If your dog does not socialize well with other dogs please leave them home, it may be safer for them and everyone else.

 

Thank You for helping us make this an enjoyable event for everyone!!

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Schedule

 

Wednesday        

       12:00           Ride Camp OPEN

Thursday            

       2:00 pm      Registration OPEN

       2:00 pm      Pre-Vet OPEN

       6:30 pm      Rider Meeting​

Friday,  Saturday, Sunday                 

        7:00 am     Registration / Vet in 

        7:30 am     50's Start

        8:00 am     25/30's Start

        8:30 am     Intro Riders Start

        9:00am      Vet Check Open

        6:30 pm     Rider Meeting / Awards

       

Registration ​

 

The ride fees have changed due to the increased cost of permits, fuel and labor. We are doing our best to keep our costs down and continue to do the work and provide the service. Moab is a world class destination with a high rate of tourism. What this means to you is that there are a lot of things to see and do while you visit the area. It also means that there are quite a few hoops we have to jump through to get permits with the Federal, State and County governments. We hope that you value what we do and that the additional cost is worth it to you!!​

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Register by September 10, 2025 for the Moab Canyons Ride to enjoy the lower cost of the ride entry fees as described below. All registration received after the deadline will incure a Late Fee of $25.

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Please go to the "REGISTRATION " page in the menu at the top of the page to register for this ride.