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The Whole Enchilada Mountain Bike Trail
Moab, Utah
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
3 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 9/10/10 by gueguen |
Difficulty:  Expert |
| Length: 31 miles | Global Rank: #921 |
| Tread: Other | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 24 | Wishlist: 17 |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,083/-8,216 ft |
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Description: This trail encompasses several trails including Burro Pass, Hazard County, and Porcupine Rim. You start out at 10000ft, and climb about another 1400 to Burro Pass, then the downhill insanity starts. Thru wooded forests, Aspen Pine lands, creeks, then down open prairie land and thru miles of technical really fast, crazy steep and slippery single track until you get to the Upper and lower Porcupine sections, then you finally end up at the Colorado River. This is the most technically diverse and by far the most fun ride I have ever done. I don't believe you could find one ride that has it all like this does.Took about 5 hours, but we stopped a lot for pictures, scenery, and just to in general take it all in. Amazing ride....
Description: This trail encompasses several trails including Burro Pass, Hazard County, and Porcupine Rim. You start out at 10000ft, and climb about another 1400 to Burro Pass, then the downhill insanity starts. Thru wooded forests, Aspen Pine lands, creeks, then down open prairie land and thru miles of technical really fast, crazy steep and slippery single track until you get to the Upper and lower Porcupine sections, then you finally end up at the Colorado River. This is the most technically diverse and by far the most fun ride I have ever done. I don't believe you could find one ride that has it all like this does.Took about 5 hours, but we stopped a lot for pictures, scenery, and just to in general take it all in. Amazing ride....
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reviewed by DFWMTBPals on August 7, 2011
I've done this trail early August with a group of MTB friends. It took us 8 hrs to complete between waiting for others and a small lunch break. The most challenging parts are the downhill switch-backs at the begining of the trail and the last part of close-to-the-rim technical rocky area. This last part is very dangerous as you're exhausted and your ability to maintain balance is very compromised at this point. I drank a 3Lt camelback and a jug of concentrated gatorade, and that's the minimum you will need in my opinion to complete the trail on sunny days. I would't recommend to do this by yourself unless you're very familiar with the trail. There's a bail-out option right after starting the Porcupine Rim that is 15 mile away from town, but you will still need to ride 6-7 miles on a trail until you hit alpine loop. If you don't have half of the water by then I would advice to bail out and attempt it later. It's very well marked with minimal options to go wrong, There's a map at the end of every section providing directions. There's plenty of fun and challenging stuff, drops, creeck crossing, rock crawling, and singletrack downhill during the ride. It's an awesmome ride and the hardest I remember riding so far.
Similar Trail: Ir you're in the area, don't leave without riding Slickrock. It would be a piece of cake after The Whole Enchilada :)
reviewed by JackPompanoBeach on September 14, 2010
I rode the Whole Enchilada again this summer, during my trip which included the 401 in CB< Hartman Rocks, Albuquerque, and Fruita....Whole Enchilada is still the best trail you will ever ride, period. But it's only for riders who want a serious technical adventure! Beginners or those not real experienced should stick to the upper parts, before UPS! I would drive all the way to Moab to just ride WE, it totally kills! I did walk to the Burro pass though, it's a pretty serious climb on my Freeride bike, and I gave up after last year, but all the other guys around did ride it! Get your shuttle ride to the top from Uranium Bike Shop in Moab, they are great people! Then you land at the Colorado River and ride back to town. I am a crappy climber and I got from the top of Burro to the river in about 3 hours, plus a few minutes for pictures, breaks etc.
Similar Trail: Nothing compares to this trail. It's the top of the trail chain!
reviewed by cpadebo on October 13, 2009
This trail is not for the technically challenged. The uphill described at the beginning is long and steep. You will have to hike your bike up most of this part and it will be very taxing. Once you get to the top be ready for the most technically challenging downhills through the woods I've ever experienced. With constand switchbacks, loads of obstacles to negotiate and a steep hill there is plenty of opportunity to wipeout. As a not so experienced mountain biker I was demoralized by this challenge. I fell several times and was left to walk my bike more than I'd like. If you are an experienced mountain biker ready for a technical challenge you will meet your match here. Once down the hill there is this creek the trail rides along with a few crossings of the water that is cool. Be careful though, don't be like me and go head over into the water! I went in Octber and it was windy and cool here so dress accordingly.
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