Amasa Back going down higher up

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Description: This is a prequel to a real favorite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4kyu9w_0AA Trailhead: Amasa Back Trailhead on Kane Creek Road, 5 miles southwest of Moab Difficulty: Physically challenging, technically moderate/difficult Trail Surface: Ledgy 4WD road Length: up to 9 mile out & back from trailhead, 21 mile out & back from town Elevation @ Trailhead: 4000' Highest Elevation: 5250' Elevation Gain: 1400' Season: Ideal in spring or fall; extreme midday heat in July and August. Creek crossing can be dangerous during heavy rains. Directions: From Center & Main in Moab, take Main St south and take a right on Kane Creek Rd (or take the Mill Creek Bike Path to 500 West and turn left). Follow Kane Creek Rd for 5 miles; Amasa Back parking is the second lot after the pavement ends. The jeep trail leaves the road less than a mile later. The Amasa Back Trail is a jeep trail that climbs just over a thousand feet to a mesa top overlooking the Colorado River and the Kane Creek Anticline. The trail surface is mostly Kayenta Sandstone and has many small ledges (less than 1') and a few bigger ones. Challenging and fun for experienced mountain bikers only a short bike ride from town. *