Trails with a Surface of dirt

Centennial Cone Loop

This is an epic mountain bike ride. Lots of smooth climbing out of Mayhem Gulch and tons of rolly polly single track along the top of the canyon (Travois trail). The views are awesome. The ride is not overly technical but a great cardio workout if you ride this counter clockwise. There are some blind …

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Porcupine Rim Trail

To put this ride down in words would do it no justice!! You must ride Porcupine Rim and see it first hand for yourself! Great climb at the beginning, breathtaking views of Castle Valley from the rim, followed by an extremely technical downhill. And then to top it off, some of the most amazing singletrack …

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Horsethief Bench Loop

This ride follows Mary’s Loop for about half of the trail route. It isn excellent loop trail. From the parking area, ascend to the ridge up a well improved road to the south. As you continue on this road, pass the More Fun cutoff at mile 0.3 and continue to the Marys cutoff at mile …

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Amasa Back

trail in red rocks

This is the best short ride in the Moab Area. If you are arriving in Moab late in the afternoon and want to get in a quick ride, drive to the trailhead and do thisone.  The recommended route is to ride Amasa all the way up, going left at Jackson Junction and biking up to …

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SlickrockTrail

mountain bike trail in red rocks

This is the world-famous Slickrock Trail near Moab, Utah. This 12.7 mile loop twists and rolls through Navajo sandstone to a breathtaking view over the Colorado River. The Slickrock Trail is rated high technical difficulty and high aerobic requirement. But many MANY “not-very-good” bikers ride this trail, with a few short hikes over the tough …

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Mickelson Trail

Mickelson Trail tunnel in south dakota

The George S. Mickelson Trail is the best way to see the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is one of the longest rail trails in America and can be used all throughout the year by hikers, mountain bikers, cross-country skiers and equestrians. In September 2012, Trailsnet is offering the Mickelson Trail Trek Tour. We …

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