Rocky Tops Trail | Navajo Rocks MTB in Moab, Utah | 4K POV

Ride the complete Rocky Tops Trail at Navajo Rocks near Moab, Utah in immersive 4K POV. Rocky Tops was the second trail in my clockwise ride around the full Navajo Rocks loop—and for me, it was the longest, most strenuous, and slightly more technical of the five segments. The trail combines classic Moab slickrock with dirt and rocky singletrack, punchy climbs, exposed terrain, scenic traverses, and some fun descending. Although Rocky Tops presented more of a challenge than the other Navajo Rocks segments, I still found it firmly within intermediate territory rather than an intimidating advanced ride. One of the highlights comes early as the trail travels alongside a significant cliff edge with an expansive view east toward the La Sal Mountains. Later, the route follows a reddish sandstone wall before eventually climbing onto the rock above it, opening another viewpoint and leading into a short, fast slickrock descent. Farther along, the landscape opens toward the south before the trail drops into one of my favorite sections—a fun switchbacking descent that becomes moderately steep in places. CHAPTERS 0:00 Starting in the Navajo Rocks East Parking Lot. 6:55 Riding next to a sheer cliff 8:00 Great viewpoint looking east to the La Sal mountains 16:55 On yet another rocky top! 20:51 Skirting the base of a beautiful layered sandstone rocky top cliff 27:55 On a rocky top admiring an amazingly epic panoramic view looking East 28:45 Small zippy slickrock downhill 35:39 Riding south on a mesa next to a cliff with awesome views towards Gemini Bridges area 36:48 Best downhill section of Rocky Tops trail (when riding Navajo Rocks clockwise) 39:21 It’s relatively easy flat riding from here to the end of Rocky Tops RIDE INFO Trail: Rocky Tops Trail System: Navajo Rocks Difficulty: Intermediate Direction Ridden: Clockwise-loop direction Video/Riding Time: ~43 minutes Terrain: Slickrock, dirt & rocky singletrack Location: Moab, Utah Filmed: September 22, 2026 WHAT TO EXPECT Rocky Tops generally trends uphill when ridden as part of the clockwise Navajo Rocks loop and contains some of the ride's most demanding climbing. Expect multiple punchy slickrock climbs where momentum, line choice, and climbing technique become important. These climbs were the most strenuous features for me, but nothing on the trail felt excessively technical or extreme. Between the climbs, Rocky Tops rewards the effort with varied riding and some spectacular desert scenery. Riders encounter exposed viewpoints, sandstone formations, stretches of slickrock, views toward the La Sal Mountains, and several entertaining downhill sections. This was the segment that challenged me the most during the complete loop, but it was also one of the most varied and memorable. PART OF THE FULL NAVAJO ROCKS LOOP I rode Rocky Tops as the second of five trails making up my 18-mile clockwise Navajo Rocks ride: Ramblin’ → Rocky Tops → Coney Island → Big Lonely → Big Mesa The complete ride totaled 18 miles with 1,661 feet of elevation gain and 2 hours 34 minutes of moving time. After the predominantly descending Ramblin’ section, Rocky Tops begins the more climbing-oriented portion of the clockwise loop before connecting into Coney Island. ABOUT THIS VIDEO Filmed from a full-face helmet chin mount with a GoPro HERO13 Black in 4K/30fps Ultra Wide with stabilization and the Media Mod. The video uses primarily natural trail and bike audio for an immersive rider-perspective experience, with music limited to the beginning and end. This video is part of Endless SingleTrack—full-length mountain bike rides created for trail research, trip planning, entertainment, virtual riding, and experiencing the landscapes of southeast Utah. Ride within your ability, carry adequate water and supplies, check current trail and weather conditions, and use particular caution around exposed cliff edges.