Intrepid Trail

The Intrepid Trail is the gateway loop of Dead Horse Point’s single-track network, offering roughly **10 miles** of smooth, mostly flat riding and hiking on packed dirt and slickrock. Designed as an introduction to the area’s terrain, it strings together the Intrepid, Raven Roll, Great Pyramid and other short segments into one continuous **counter-clockwise loop**—though signs let you pedal or walk it either direction.

What to Expect

Expect narrow, well-marked singletrack that rarely feels exposed yet runs alarmingly close to the sheer canyon rim. Juni­per, pinyon and open slickrock alternate beneath your feet, with quick detours to overlooks of the Colorado River far below. Elevation change is modest (±600 ft total), so the main challenge is the desert sun, not the grade.

Who Will Like It

Newer riders, mixed-skill families and hikers who want canyon vistas **without committing to a brutal climb** will have a blast. Veterans can still enjoy the flowy tread—just link outer loops like Big Chief or Whiptail for extra distance.

Nuts & Bolts

• TOTAL distance: ~10 mi loop (no connectors required)
• Typical time: 2½-3 hr on foot or bike, longer with photo stops
• Surface: packed dirt and slickrock, occasional 2-6 in rock ledges
• Direction: signed as “generally counter-clockwise,” but two-way traffic is legal—stay alert.

Worth it? If you crave technical slickrock, look elsewhere; but for easy mileage plus blockbuster views, this is a sure thing.