Porcupine Rim Trail
Posted October 20, 2011 / By Rip3d / 0 Comments
Dude, I was on fire, and my loyal steed was smokin’!!, This is the FIRST time I have cleared the Porc. without any need of Trail side maintenance, and / or body bacon. This time it was a Perfect Storm, the weather was great, I had the trail to myself, I was in top form …
Poison Spider Gold bar Rim
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Well, I have to be honest, we are talking about two of Moab’s greatest trails, no matter how you approach them, you are going to be guaranteed a ride of your life. The Poison is scenic, fun and moderately technical, and can be done as an Out and Back, or looped with the Portal Trail, …
Sovereign Trail
Posted August 5, 2011 / By Rip3d / 0 Comments
Trail Stats & Information Sovereign Trail Nearby Town: Moab Length: 15.45 miles : there are numerous options to lengthen or shorten the ride Trail Type: Lollipop Skill Level: [what the books say] Technically difficult. Physically very difficult Skill Level: [My Opinion] Technically moderate. Physically moderately demanding Duration: Book say’s 1-3 hours my time 2.03 …
Slickrock Trail
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Trail Stats & Information Amasa Back Nearby Town: Moab Length: 9.85 miles Trail Type: Lollipop Skill Level: [what the books say] Technically very difficult to extremely dangerous. Physically very difficult to abusive Skill Level: [My Opinion] Technically moderate. Physically demanding Duration: Book say’s 2-3 hours my time 2.45 hours Trailhead Elev: 4,575 feet Top Elev: …
Amasa Back
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Trail Stats & Information Amasa Back Nearby Town: Moab Length: 11.06 miles Trail Type: Out & Back (lollipop) or loop with Jackson (not recommended) Skill Level: [what the books say] Technically very difficult to extreme. Physically very difficult. Skill Level: [My Opinion] Technically moderate to extreme . Physically moderate / demanding Duration: Book say’s 2-3 …
Flat Pass Trail
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The ride is highlighted by vandalized petroglyphs, rolling hills with sever transitions at the bottom, and some very beautiful views of the Moab Valley. There are a couple of spots on the trail that can sneak up on you, so keep your eyes on the trail and give blind turns and dips a lot of …
Poison Spider down Portal Trail
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This technically and physically difficult ride can be done as a loop or as an out-and-back, with a turnaround point at a beautiful arch or at the rim overlooking Moab Valley a few more miles to the north. The trek starts with a relentless climb over little babyheads, leads through areas of deep sand and …
Hidden Valley onto Moab Rim
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If you are not a skilled mountain biker do not attempt this ride. Be sure to take lots of water. This trail can be ridden from Moab, as a loop or as a shuttled trip, in either direction. It has a brutal climb at the head and an equally brutal downhill at the tail anyway …