Steel Bender Loop Route

Total Miles
12.1

Technical Rating

7

Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

Accessible By

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Steel Bender Loop Route
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Trail Overview

This is a challenging trail with one particular ledge that has become impossible for most Jeeps. The trail is particularly difficult for ATVs and UTVs as the switchbacks descend. Please avoid the illegal bypass that some have used in the past. A wilderness study area surrounds this trail and must be avoided.

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Steel Bender Loop Route
Steel Bender Loop Route

Difficulty

Difficult. Some ledges are big and sharp, causing rear bumper thumps. Toughest stretch before Waypoint 02. Scenic loop is a bit easier. Not recommended for stock SUVs.

Technical Rating

7

Status Reports

Jared Boggess
Apr 04, 2025
SxS
Open
Normal
John Kechter
Oct 26, 2024
SxS
Open
Normal
Great scenery and fun trail with a good mix of challenge and easy. Definitely a must do in Moab.
David Kaes
Oct 05, 2024
2015 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Dusty
Trail has changed due to recent(last 12 months) floods in the area. The creeped has washed out so the trail takes a few different turns. Great day out One rig in our group of 4 was on stick tires and 2.5” lift and able to do this without damage. “The Wall” is marked in the wrong place on the map but I’m trying to send a correction
Doug Strahm
Apr 30, 2024
2021 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
Dusty
Some trail damage from vehicles rutting out ledges requiring careful line choices. Otherwise trail was as expected.

Access Description

Take Highway 191 south from town about 3 miles and turn left on Spanish Trail Road at gas station. Continue straight through roundabout and climb winding Westwater Drive another mile. Turn right on marked trail just before gate to private subdivision.

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