Trail Detail

Captain Ahab

Moab · Utah

4.2 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

46 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Double Black Diamond

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Conditions

Cloudy
86°
59°
86°
22 mph
Gust28 mph
6:05 AM
8:24 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

12% top-layer soil moisture59°F surface soil temperature

The week looks mostly rideable, but windier periods could make exposed sections feel less comfortable.

Best Window This Week

Wednesday

a high near 72°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Captain Ahab is a 4.2-mile mountain bike trail near Moab, Utah. RidePal marks it as a double black diamond trail. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 46 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Moab rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Moab.

Mountain Biking in Moab

Moab is one of the most recognizable mountain bike destinations in the world, famous for slickrock traction, desert views, and routes like Slickrock, Mag 7, and The Whole Enchilada. Use Captain Ahab as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Double Black Diamond

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Captain Ahab FAQ

Where is Captain Ahab?

Captain Ahab is a mountain bike trail near Moab, Utah. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Captain Ahab?

Captain Ahab is 4.2 miles long, rated double black diamond, with an estimated ride time of 46 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Captain Ahab?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Wednesday because a high near 72°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Captain Ahab?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Moab include Moab Rim Trail, Pothole Arch Trail, Jackson Singletrack, Amasa Back Trail, Portal. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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