This route ascends Gold Bar Rim, a prominent cliff edge rising approximately 1,200 feet above Highway 191 in Moab Canyon. The rim offers a 360-degree panorama due to the southwest-sloping rocks behind the cliff face. Gold Bar Canyon drains from the rim toward the Colorado River. The trail climbs in stages: first angling up to Little Canyon, then crossing Gold Bar Canyon, and following the dip slope of the Wingate Sandstone layer to reach the rim. Scenery The rim provides expansive vistas encompassing most of the Moab area, including the town and valleys, the La Sal Mountains, the Book Cliffs, and sections of the Colorado River canyon. Surface Primarily sand with scattered surface rocks, typical of regional trails. Slickrock is prevalent near the rim, with some blow sand in Bull Canyon and Little Canyon bottoms, plus rocky wash bottoms in Bull Canyon. Trail Details The primary technical challenges occur when crossing Gold Bar Canyon and ascending to the rim. The final rocky step to the rim prompts some drivers to walk the last 100 feet to avoid potential sheet metal damage. The trail’s difficulty rating is largely due to a large rock ledge known as “The Waterfall” on the return crossing of Gold Bar Canyon, where many vehicles require assistance to climb it. Length: 47 total, 25 off highway Min Tire Size: 35+ inches Winch: No Front Locker: Yes Rear Locker: Yes