Trail HAPPENINGS May 2026

Steward Moab is a newly established nonprofit organization created to continue and expand the Moab Trail Ambassador Program. Its leadership team is the same group that built the Moab Trail Ambassador Program into an award-winning, nationally and globally recognized model for visitor engagement, stewardship, and community collaboration. As a result, the program’s long-standing partnerships, trusted relationships, and collaborative leadership approach remain firmly in place as Steward Moab moves forward.

Steward Moab leadership has helped launch a variety of projects that support Moab’s recreation community and improve the dissemination of important visitor information. These efforts include the Back From Beyond Podcast, a visitor planning video tool, the Moab Guide Summit, and a regional human waste education initiative - each designed to assist the community in enhancing visitor experiences and protect the landscape that makes the Moab area unique.
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Moab Trail Ambassadors
The award-winning Moab Trail Ambassador Program is back and in full swing for 2026! Our ambassadors are out on Moab’s high-volume trails connecting with hikers and OHV/4x4 enthusiasts alike — sharing information, resources, and a little trail love along the way.

If you spot a Trail Ambassador out on your favorite hike or OHV/4x4 route, stop and say hello! Chat with them, learn something new, and earn your exclusive 2026 “Moab Trail Steward” sticker as a badge of your commitment to Moab’s trails and public lands.

This year’s program mascot? The mighty Fairy Shrimp — one of the Colorado Plateau’s most fascinating and resilient desert dwellers. Keep an eye out for them in the field and see what you can learn!
Find us on the trail.

Thank You, Jeep Safari & Red Rock 4 Wheelers!
Steward Moab would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Jeep Safari and the Red Rock 4 Wheelers for including Trail Ambassadors in this year’s event. Connecting visitors and enthusiasts to local education and stewardship efforts is at the heart of what we do, and we’re grateful to partner with an organization that shares that commitment. Congratulations on another outstanding Jeep Safari — we’re proud to be part of it!

Interested in bringing trail education to your event? Steward Moab would love to connect! Reach out to us at events@stewardmoab.com to explore how we can work together.

SUCCESS!! Spring Spruce Up — 2-Day Event Recap
Hosted by Moab Trail Mix Committee, Steward Moab and Grand County Active Transportation & Trails

What a weekend! The Spring Spruce Up brought our community together over two unforgettable days — from the big screen to the trail — celebrating adaptive successes, trail work, stewardship, and everything that makes Moab special.
At the heart of every successful event is partnership — and this weekend was proof of that. None of this happens without the collaboration, generosity, and shared vision of our sponsors, volunteers, organizations, and community members who show up and give their all. We’re excited to keep building year after year, and we’re grateful for every person who is part of this journey!

Day 1 — Best Day Ever Film Screening | April 10, 2026
Thursday evening kicked things off in the best way possible. Steward Moab, in partnership with the Kelly Brush Foundation, hosted a screening of the award-winning documentary Best Day Ever — and over 50 people came out to connect, share space, and celebrate the spirit of adaptive outdoor access. Greg Durso and his team were genuinely grateful to be in Moab, and that warmth was felt throughout the room. Following the film, Greg joined local trail designer Tyson Swasey for a live panel discussion that sparked real, meaningful conversation about the future of adaptive trail development right here in our backyard. The energy was electric — a true reminder of what happens when film, community, and purpose come together.

Moab is growing as a destination committed to expanding outdoor access for all, and evenings like this remind us exactly why that work matters. Thank you to everyone who came out — and to those already fired up to continue the work ahead.

Thank you to our Day 1 sponsors:

⁜ Kelly Brush Foundation
⁜ Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission

Day 2 — Volunteer Work Day

Day 2 was hosted by the Moab Trail Mix Committee and Grand County Active Transportation & Trails — and what a day they delivered. Over 90 volunteers showed up ready to get their hands dirty and give back to the trails and places we love. We were especially thrilled by the incredible turnout from the University of Utah — their energy and enthusiasm helped make the day a massive success.

Across 8 projects, volunteers collectively contributed 4,320 hours of service — a powerful reflection of this community’s dedication to stewardship, and vital support for our ongoing grant funding efforts.
None of it would have been possible without our generous sponsors and partners:

⁜ Landmark Project Apparel
⁜ Kelly Brush Foundation
⁜ Grand County High School Mountain Bike Team
⁜ Moab Lens
⁜ Curve Coffee
⁜ Easy Bee Farm
⁜ Moab Cyclery
⁜ Gear Trader
⁜ And many more incredible supporters!

To every volunteer, partner, and community member who showed up — thank you. Days like this prove that when we come together, we can build something truly special for Moab and for everyone who calls this place home.
We can’t wait to see you next year!

Bike Bus
The Bike Bus is officially rolling — and the community response has been nothing short of amazing. The first run was a huge success, drawing a group of 30–40 kids and parents who gathered and rode together all the way to school. The energy was infectious — kids on bikes, e-bikes, and even rollerblades, parents pedaling alongside them, music blasting, and smiles all around. What made it truly special was seeing families who don’t typically ride getting out and joining in, proving that the Bike Bus is about so much more than transportation — it’s about community, joy, and building healthy habits together. The word is out, and excitement is only growing.

E-Bike Legislation Update — Utah HB0381
Utah’s HB0381 brings important clarification to e-bike classification and use across the state. The law establishes a clear definition of what qualifies as a legal e-bike — pedal-assisted, 750W or less, and unable to exceed 20 mph under motor power alone — while reclassifying higher-powered throttle-heavy bikes as electric motorcycles subject to registration, insurance, and licensing requirements. For riders on standard Class 1, 2, or 3 e-bikes, day-to-day riding is largely unaffected. The legislation also introduces new safety course requirements for riders under 18 and adults without a driver’s license, expands helmet requirements to riders under 21, and prohibits modifications that push bikes beyond legal limits. Overall, HB0381 provides a clearer, more consistent framework for e-bike use on Utah’s roads and trails — a foundation our community can work with as e-bikes continue to grow as a transportation and recreation option in Moab and beyond.

Trail Work Wednesday — May 6th at Navajo Rocks
Moab Trail Mix and Grand County Active Transportation & Trails (GCATT) are hosting the next Trail Work Wednesday on May 6th at 4:30PM at the middle Navajo Rocks parking lot!

Come out and get your hands on the trails — this day will focus on delineating singletrack alongside the talented team behind Moab’s world-class mountain bike trails. It’s an opportunity to connect directly with the people who have shaped the riding we all love.

Trail Work Wednesdays are hosted by the Moab Trail Mix Committee on the first Wednesday of every month, bringing the local volunteer community together to support non-motorized trail work across the board — from mountain biking and hiking to climbing access, equestrian trails, and everything in between. Whether you’re a seasoned trail builder or picking up a tool for the first time, all are welcome.

Mark your calendars, bring your gloves, and come be part of building Moab’s trails!