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Moab Rim Trail via Hidden Valley Moab

Moab Rim Moab

I have done this beauty numerous times, and it is actually one of my favorite Moab rides. However, I much prefer this ride starting at the East side, at Hidden Valley [ opposite to the map below ] . This means you start the trail with a 30 min. brutal portage, but you end the trail with an absolute mental downhill. Trail Stats & Information Nearby City: Moab Length: about 14.3 miles Trail Type: Loop or Out & Back Skill Level: Technically extremely difficult to downright abusive. … [Read more...]

Gold Bar Rim Trail down Portal

Gold Bar Rim Trail Moab

First of all, a day before I did this trail the 42 year young Todd Johnston died on this Trail. My thoughts were and are with his family and everyone else that knew him. I did not know Todd, but I do know that 42 is just far too young, it is a cruel reminder of what can happen to any of us at any given time. Nothing I or anyone else can say will soften the the loss of a fellow Mountain Biker. Todd passed away doing something he loved doing, on a beautiful day, on a beautiful trail. I dedicate … [Read more...]

Jackson Hole Loop Trail Moab Utah

jackson hole loop trail moab

Jackson Hole Loop Trail takes you on a journey up Kane Creek Road, then onto the Hurrah Pass, down to Jackson Hole up the extremely brutal "Jacobs Ladder" onto Amasa Back. Although not an overly technical ride, the views are stunning. Trail Stats & Information Nearby City: Moab Length: 23 total miles Trail Type: Loop Skill Level: Aerobic level: Strenuous. Technical difficulty: Easy to more difficult Duration: 3-6 hours Trailhead Elev: 3,980 feet Top Elev: 4,780 feet Book … [Read more...]