Sovereign Trail - Moab, UT
Trailhead Access: Begin your adventure from Willow Springs Road, located approximately 11 miles north of Moab on US-191. Turn east onto Willow Springs Road, continue for about 2 miles, and look for the parking area near a natural gas facility.
Sovereign Trail is one of my favorites in Moab. My primary disappointment on this ride was that the gas station near the trailhead did not have Big Bopper (or any kind) ice cream sandwiches.
You can also camp here! Camping in this area is both dispersed and regulated. Some of the area around the trailhead has been turned into a State Park and now charges a nightly fee.
Total Distance: ~10 miles one-way, with optional loops to extend or shorten the route
Elevation Gain: Around 1,295 feet
Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced
Trail Type: Singletrack, slickrock, and sandy sections
Estimated Ride Time: 2–3 hours depending on pace
Terrain: A mix of flowing singletrack, technical climbs, rock ledges, and desert washes
Scenery: Panoramic views of the La Sal Mountains and Moab’s red rock formations
Technical Features: Switchbacks, rocky obstacles, and slickrock challenges
Trail Markings: Blue paint markings on rock help with navigation
