Poison Spider Mesa

Total Miles
9.5

Elevation

1,540.04 ft

Duration

5 Hours

Technical Rating

7

Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Poison Spider Mesa
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Trail Overview

Tucked between the Moab Valley and the Colorado River, Poison Spider Mesa is one of the most popular routes in Moab for good reason. It's common to drive the first portion heading to Golden Spike, but be sure to take the loop, as it offers slickrock, a sandy hill to play on, and an overlook you won't want to miss. This route has it all: fun obstacles and some great scenery. Play with caution and stay on marked trails.

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Poison Spider Mesa
Poison Spider Mesa

Difficulty

Difficult. Large awkward ledges with tippy spots. Many (not all) have bypasses. Modified vehicles with bigger tires, lockers, and high ground clearance are best suited, but some drivers of newer aggressive stock SUVs are getting through with careful tire placement.

Technical Rating

7

Status Reports

Andrew Mair
Nov 28, 2024
2014 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Normal
Muddy/Wet
No lockers needed, just 4 wheel drive and a good idea of where you want to drive. I would also recommend at least a 2" lift, although I did this years ago in a stock Pathfinder with 32" tires. Very fun and scenic trail. Nothing to stress you out too bad.
Mike T
Sep 24, 2024
2023 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
Quentin Spottiswoode
Sep 18, 2024
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate
Posted Sign
Garrett Phillips
Jul 03, 2024
Open
Dusty
Great trail not to difficult and with a few areas to test your vehicles ability.

Access Description

Drive north from Moab on Highway 191. About 1.4 miles after crossing Colorado River, turn left on Hwy. 279. Follow it south 5.9 miles and turn right into well-marked parking lot.

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