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Avg Rating:	14 trail reviews
Status: Open updated 5/7/09 by david_darling Closed Open Wet / Sketchy	Difficulty: Advanced
Length: 14 miles	Global Rank: 115
Tread: Singletrack	Configuration: Other
Ridden: 88	Wishlist: 34
Avg. Speed: 5.49 mph	Avg. Time: 2hr 34min

 

Porcupine Rim in Moab

 

Slickrock in Moab

 

Sovereign Single Track in Moab

 

  
reviewed by skibum on September 25, 2009

This trail is a tech rider's dream. There is more fun, tight stuff here than anywhere else. There's all the slickrock fun of the more famous Moab slickrock trail without the major grunt climbs. There's also more variety, including some nice singletrack inbetween the rocks. There's something new around every corner--most of the time you won't know what it is until you turn that corner--each curve generates an ear-to-ear producing surprise. This trail network will be fun for an adventurous intermediate, but there's plenty of knucklehead stuff for the expert rider. There's also nice views of Zion National Park and the Hurricane Valley. This trail should be on every biker's "bucket list."

Similar Trail: Little Creek Mesa (similar, but with a little more singletrack and a little less rock)

  
reviewed by david_darling on May 7, 2009

Could be the best place on the planet to ride. But which planet? A very surreal landscape with an AMAZING network of trails ranging from smooth buff singletrack to gnarly slickrock domes to ledgy traverses along the rim with some exposure thrown in for good measure. Always a tremendous riding experience. Must do if you like tech moves.

Similar Trail: Slickrock or Little Creek Mesa

  
reviewed by bluejudad on April 12, 2009

Wow!! Outstanding. Most challenging trail I have ever experienced, with beautiful scenery, varied terrain, and outstanding views. The trail is nicely marked, but be sure to leave yourself enough time to make it back before nightfall (we almost didn't). Definitely not for beginners, however, intermediates can easily get off when needed (as I did). While I enjoyed it all... the easier "yellow" trail was more my style.

  
reviewed by AK_Dan on April 11, 2009

Trails are in great shape, the white dots are a bit worn but all of the signage is there. The road up to the mesa isn’t any better though, especially from the Zion side, take your time.

  
reviewed by mudhunny on December 9, 2008

So much varied terrain here, really tests your technical skills and endurance. Best to have a map or guide your first time out and be prepared for an all-day event. The scenery can't be beat!

  
reviewed by agmtb on October 9, 2008

Most fun trail I've ever ridden. Camp near the trail head. Don't miss Hidden Canyon, Yellow Trail and the South Rim. Should be much higher on the list of best trails of the planet, just not well known. Met riders from Canada, England and Germany on this trail.

* Review edited 3/27/2009

Similar Trail: Little Creek Mountain, Slickrock Swamp

  
reviewed by wrightwoodfilms on August 26, 2008

sweet I would like to say as good as Moab

Similar Trail: moab

  
reviewed by eddiero on June 17, 2008

Sometimes it looked like I was on the surface of the moon. Awesome. The canyon views were unbelievable. sgrooms was right, take the jeep trail (White Trail?) up and then take the different trails back to your car. We did the opposite and it felt like we were climbing more than descending. Had my all-mountain bike but it was set up more for downhill so I didn't have as much fun as the x-country guys. South Rim was the most fun.

  
reviewed by JackPompanoBeach on June 2, 2008

I say very difficult because beginners should only go so far here! This is the BMF of mountain biking, insane rock climbs and falls, smooth fast runs down rock and dirt, very cool....problem is, many places you could fall about 1500ft if you fall.....all this and the best views on the planet, and you can camp here too( no facilities)You haven't biked till you've biked here...

Similar Trail: Nothing compares......

  
reviewed by AK_Dan on May 7, 2008

Ill have to agree with everyone else here; Fantastic trail system! I rode a couple sections of the South Rim tr (aka; ‘Endos-a-plenty’), one section of the North Rim tr, the Practice Loop and loved them all. My favorite had to be the 2 mile Hidden Canyon tr, whereas most of the others are routes across a lot of slickrock Hidden Canyon throws in a lot of forest riding also. Great signage and dam near impossible to get lost as all the trails loop back to the White Jeep rd that runs through the middle of the mesa. Fantastic scenery but don’t take your eyes off the trail for long, ouch! Camping is also available anywhere on the mesa (BLM land), I found a great spot on the edge of the canyon 1/3 mile from the trailheads. Getting there is no picnic and Ill leave it at that- stop at Zion Cycles in Springdale and let the guy set you up with directions and a trail map.

  
reviewed by sgrooms on April 2, 2008

This is my favorite mountain bike trail! This is a standout in a land of many great rides. (The area around St. Geo) This purpose built mountain bike trail is slickrock mixed with singletrack, has great views of Zion, and great flow if you can tackle the technical spots. You really cannot do this trail justice on a write up. You have to go out and see for yourself. Take the main road out from the cattle guard, pick a trail and ride it back to the cattleguard. Do it over and over until you can't go any longer.

Similar Trail: Little Creek, built by the same dudes!

  
reviewed by DTMitch on April 2, 2008

This trail is amazing. Went and rode it with some buddies and had a great time. It can be as hard as you want it to be. Good to ride in the spring before it gets to hot. A must for any rider who wants to experience the best rides. Enjoy the styles of Slickrock without fighting the crowds

Similar Trail: Slick Rock - Moab, Utah

  
reviewed by getonthetrail on December 18, 2006

This ride is amazing! This is a trail you want to ride all day long! The slickrock is sooo much fun. The trail has slickrock, technical areas, tight singletrack, double track, great views and plenty of fun! There is nothing like this on the east coast. I have ridden Sedona; this does not beat the views but it does beat the slickrock I rode.

Similar Trail: Sedona, AZ

  
reviewed by gab26 on April 2, 2006

This trail rocks. I keep going back and back to ride it again. It is better than Slickrock and less crowded but not for long.

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