Durango to Moab MTB Trip Update
posted September 1, 2010 by mudhunny
Map from Spot
By now trek7k and the rest of the group should be about 3/4 of the way to Moab after starting the long mtb ride from Durango, CO five days ago. I’m estimating they’ve ridden at least 150 miles of the 215 mile hut to hut route. From the latest map (above, updated 8/31 5p MT) it looks like they are close to the Utah border with a quick(!) 5,000+ ft of climbing to do today before getting their singletrack reward on Kokopelli’s and Porcupine Rim in Moab tomorrow.
Unfortunately I don’t have any pics to share of trek7k’s adventures. Internet and cell phone coverage is practically non-existent along most of the route. There’s nothing like mountain biking in remote places to remind us how to rely on ourselves and appreciate our surroundings. So get out this weekend and ride a new trail! Labor Day is the perfect time for an epic ride of your own and stay tuned for trek7k’s first hand trip report next week.
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September 1st, 2010 at 5:06 am
Such an epic trip! I’m definitely planning on hitting up some new trails this weekend.
-Greg
http://gregridestrails.com
September 1st, 2010 at 7:56 am
Diddo on the new trails this weekend, I’m taking friday off to ride all am long starting like at 5:45 am till the early afternoon and then Monday Im riding some new trails as well not sure which ones. Giving a serious thought to heading out to salida for the Monarch Crest trail Monday but that might be crowded. Haven’t decieded yet. Thanks for the update mudhunny…. can’t wait to see some pictures…
September 1st, 2010 at 9:03 am
I’m hopefully riding the Long Cane Horse Trails this weekend for the first time. Supposed to be great.
Looking forward to their trip report!