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Distance
2.57 miles
Elevation Gain
1493 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
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Castleton Tower Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Moab, Utah.
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Mountain Bike Moab's Porcupine Rim
This ride is one of the most popular in Moab, let alone the state of Utah. With that said, you probably won't have the trail to yourself so be sure to take time to hangout at the best vista points and chat with the other riders. Although the shuttles try to stagger the drop-offs, there will be riders coming in from the road at various times, so keep an eye out.
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Drive through Scenic Castle Valley
Going west on Highway 128 towards Moab, take a left onto La Sal Loop Road. And you're there! To get back to Highway 128, simply turn back on the same road. You can also take a right onto Porcupine Ranch Road, meeting at La Sal Loop Road again, eventually reaching Highway 128.During this drive, you'll catch views of free range cattle and Castleton Tower. You can also see distant mountain ranges ...
Camp at Porcupine Rim Campground
Porcupine Rim Campground, just inside the Manti-La Sal National Forest, is a fantastic dispersed campsite (with bathrooms) that overlooks the hills and mesas of Castle Valley some 2000' feet below. Most are familiar with the area due to the famous Porcupine Pine Rim mountain biking trail, but the campground itself is one of the most breathtaking in the US.
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Camp at Oak Grove Campgrounds near Moab, UT
This a classic Moab area campground. Although you'll have neighbors nearby and a highway next to the site, it feels very secluded and quiet. You can sunbath on the sand and take a dip in the river to cool off/wash up everyday. It doesn't get much better than that.
This is first-come, first-serve so show up early if you want to snag a spot. Pay your fee and get your tags at the check-in in the f...
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