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Poison Spider Mesa
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Spider Mesa, Poison Spider Trail, West Moab Poison Spider Mesa Loop, Moab, Colorado River |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This trail is about 10 miles long and mainly consists of Navajo Sandstone with some sandy and rocky sections. The trail is open to all vehicle types but is geared toward the more experienced rider due to steep climbs and steep and sharp switchbacks.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | UT OHV Sticker |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | Non-residents must purchase a non-resident OHV permit. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Prohibited | Camping at William's Bottom and Jaycee Park Campgrounds |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep vehicle on trail |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | No specific decibel limit but excessive mechanical noise is prohibited. | |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $10.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Williams Bottom Campground Fees |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Moab, UT | ||
| From: Moab, UT
1) Take US-191 North about 5 miles 2) Turn left (south-west) on SR-279, continue about 6 miles 3) Look for the "Dinosaur Tracks" sign, turn here. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Moab Field Office 82 East Dogwood Moab, UT 84532 (435) 259-2100 utmbmail@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Utah State Parks OHV Education Office 1594 W North Temple, Suite 116 Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (800) 648-7433 ohveducation@utah.gov stateparks.utah.gov |
| Comment | OHV Permit Info |
Poison Spider Mesa Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 12/26/2014 (Great shot! Thank you.)
Poison Spider Mesa Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/4/2016 (Thanks!)
Poison Spider Mesa Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/4/2016 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 3,200 acres (5 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 10 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 3900 to 4800 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Single Track |  None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Little | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Some |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Chevron (435) 259-0500 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Chevron (435) 259-0500 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Canyonlands Campground (435) 259-6848 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Canyonlands Campground (435) 259-6848 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Canyonlands Campground (435) 259-6848 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (NE) | William's Bottom Campground (435) 259-2100 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Chevron (435) 259-0500 |
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