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United States La Sal Mountain Loop Rd / Castle Valley Rd Difficulty: 7/10

Moab La Sal Mountain Loop Road

Climbs from Moab's slickrock red canyons into the cool alpine elevations of the La Sal Mountains beneath 12,000-foot peaks, before plunging through Castle Valley past towering spires of red sandstone to join the winding Colorado River along UT-128. Tight switchbacks, narrow cattle-country asphalt, and dramatic climate transitions.

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Distance
Distance
60 mi
97 km total run
Turns
Turns
210
3.5 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
8,500 ft
Pass Summit
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 7/10
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Start: Moab (South), UT End: UT-128 / Castle Valley, UT
Elevation Profile 4,000 – 8,500 ft
SUMMIT 8,500 FT
Pass Summit
Apex Density Index 3.5 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Moab Powersports & RedLine Repair ~2 mi
Moab, United States • +1-435-259-8664
Emergency Tire & Tube Repair | Desert Recovery | ADV Master Mechanic
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Grand Junction Harley-Davidson ~65 mi
Grand Junction, United States • +1-970-245-0812
Harley Touring Diagnostics | Emergency Tire Center | Master Mechanic
Brands: Harley-Davidson
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Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort & The Tree of Shame ~1424 mi
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Tank-Bag Quick Reference Sheet

Start Point Moab (South), UT 38.5733, -109.5498
Summit / High Point Pass Summit 8,500 FT Summit
End Destination UT-128 / Castle Valley, UT 38.6833, -109.3000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Moab La Sal Mountain Loop Road?

Moab La Sal Mountain Loop Road spans 60 miles and packs approximately 210 curves (3.5 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 4,000 ft - 8,500 ft and technical rating 7/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Moab (South), UT (Latitude 38.5733, Longitude -109.5498) and finishes at UT-128 / Castle Valley, UT (Latitude 38.6833, Longitude -109.3).

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