Seven Mile Rim

Rating: 4
There are multiple ledges and torn-up climbs. This would be possible in a stock Wrangler, but it will require some work to get over some of the obstacles.

Location
This is located north of Moab.

Trailhead
The trail begins north of Moab. It is on US Highway 191. If you are traveling north, it is 0.6 miles after the intersection with Utah Highway 313 and is to the left. GPS coordinates are 38°40'47.0"N 109°41'30.7"W (38.679731, -109.691869).

Description
This trail starts and ends at the same location as the Buttes and Towers trail. The Buttes and Towers trail is easier and does not go onto the Rim. If you are looking for an easier trail, I suggest Buttes and Towers.

Once you are on the trail, the route is pretty well marked with signs at all the major intersections. Some of the signs are small and just say "7M," but they are easily seen and it isn't hard to follow.

This trail takes you along the 7 Mile Rim that overlooks Highway 191. You can also see arches in the distance. It has many great views and overlooks on the rim.

Most of the trail isn't very technical, but there are many small ledges and climbs to keep things interesting. Some of the climbs are loose and rocky, some of them are slick rock ledges. The variety of obstacles make this trail fun. This is a great trail for a vehicle with a lift and open differentials--you won't likely get stuck but it is still a challenge. I thought it was perfect for my XJ with 3" lift and 31" tires.

At the end of the rim you can stop and see Uranium Arch. This is a popular lunch spot since you can eat in the shade of the arch--there isn't much shade on the rest of the trail.

There is also popular lunch spot between the Monitor and Merimac buttes. These are massive buttes that you see during most of the trail. The road goes right between them, and there is a large and flat open slick rock area that also makes a great place to stop.

Download GPS file here! This file is from the Red Rock 4-Wheeler's site rr4w.com.

Download the GPS file that includes the gravel roads here (modified from Red Rock site).