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3 trail reviews |
Difficulty:  - Intermediate |
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| Length: 25 miles | Global Rank: #4573 |
| Tread: Fire Road | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 3 | Wishlist: 0 |
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Description
This is a sizeable BLM area primarily dedicated to rock climbing. The area is 80+ percent fire roads with a good amount of ATV track and just a smidge of singletrack thrown in. There is a network of attached loops and a lot of dead-end out and backs to contend with. There's no real prescribed route--this is an area to just spin cranks, explore and enjoy the varied and very interesting scenery. From the parking area, take either fork and go up--when you reach an intersection, pick a direction and go--While there's not a lot of trails, there this is a big enough area that getting lost is a possibility--a map and compass are highly recommended. Most intersections are signed, some are not, and those that are only indicate the designation for one of the three or four trails available, so they may leave you scratching your head without another reference.
MikenIke on April 29, 2013
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Description
This is a sizeable BLM area primarily dedicated to rock climbing. The area is 80+ percent fire roads with a good amount of ATV track and just a smidge of singletrack thrown in. There is a network of attached loops and a lot of dead-end out and backs to contend with. There's no real prescribed route--this is an area to just spin cranks, explore and enjoy the varied and very interesting scenery. From the parking area, take either fork and go up--when you reach an intersection, pick a direction and go--While there's not a lot of trails, there this is a big enough area that getting lost is a possibility--a map and compass are highly recommended. Most intersections are signed, some are not, and those that are only indicate the designation for one of the three or four trails available, so they may leave you scratching your head without another reference.
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on March 18, 2012
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MikenIke on April 29, 2013
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Review: This is actually at Sand Canyon Recreation area & the Cliffs. Bring water and supplies, it gets Hot.
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Review: This is definitely a good place for beginners. Overall the area has great scenery but if your looking for anything that isnt big double wide trails and fire roads this place isnt for you. Some of the fire roads can provide a good cardio workout, still definitely a good place to take someone for there first time.
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Review: This is not a trail I'd recommend for its own sake--being mostly fire road and doubletrack, what's under your knobbies is rarely of interest. Some of the road is rocky, actually making is more interesting than the singletrack which is usually deep, soft gravel & sand. In some cases, lack of use allows some doubletrack to fade out completely, making route finding more challenging.
Here's what the area does have going for it:
1. Spectacular scenery. There are rugged, vertical walled canyons, pinion, juniper and ponderosa forests and meadows, beautiful red rock mountains and rock formations, and sweeping vistas of surrounding mountains.
2. Despite the elevation (mostly in the 7,000 - 8,000 foot range), this is a dry area--so if you want to get in some early season training at altitude, this is a good place to do some sizeable climbs and log a lot of miles.
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