Moab

Stuart Plumley said:

Hi

This most have been raised a 1000 times before, but here you go . . .

I've got the opportunity to bike for just one day in Moab (part of a holiday from England to the
USA). What trail would you recommend?

The Slickrock is the obvious, but maybe too obvious? Is the Porcupine a better option, for a longer
ride and scenary?

What are the differences between the different options?

Porcupine Rim over Fredrock anyday.

It's a classic.

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Hi

This most have been raised a 1000 times before, but here you go . . .

I've got the opportunity to bike for just one day in Moab (part of a holiday from England to the
USA). What trail would you recommend?

Here's a response from my limited experience. I had one day in Moab, so I rode Amasaback. Everybody
I know and ride with ride there, though. In case more knowledgeable folks don't weigh in on your
question, here are my thoughts, and I ride a fairly varied terrain the West,NW of the U.S.

Amasaback and/or Porc Rim, for a combination of terrain and views.

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The Slickrock is the obvious, but maybe too obvious? Is the Porcupine a better option, for a
longer ride and scenary?

What are the differences between the different options?

Both are fairly tough. I would say Amasaback aerobically, and Porc Rim more for technicality.

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I'm pretty experienced and used to riding 20+ miles xc, although I guess I'll be using a
hired bike.

You'll probably be fine, if you're used to lots of rock leges. If you're not, you will be within
20 minutes.

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Slightly OT, what else would you recommend doing in the Moab area?

Riding your bike. Or if you're a climber, 30 minutes south is the Indian Creek area, for some great
big wall, crack climbing. Look at the opening of Mission Impossible II for what this looks like.

Cheers to you too. Paladin

I was

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planning 1/2 day at Arches (been there before), a day hiking in La Sal mountains and maybe a day
in Canyonlands (Needles).

Cheers, Stuart (Bristol, UK)

Stuart Plumley said:

The Slickrock is the obvious, but maybe too obvious? Is the Porcupine a better option, for a
longer ride and scenary?

Being able to actually ride up something that feels nearly vertical is an odd feeling, but that's
about all you get out of Slickrock. Its sort of repetitive. Maybe ride the demo loop or a quick
out-and-back just to say you did.

I rode a few trails but didn't do Porcupine. I really enjoyed Amasa Back.

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What are the differences between the different options?

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Slightly OT, what else would you recommend doing in the Moab area? I was planning 1/2 day at
Arches (been there before), a day hiking in La Sal mountains and maybe a day in Canyonlands
(Needles).

Canyonlands is a cool place to watch the sunset. I was there in late March; the weather was
fantastic and there were only a handful of people there.

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Stuart,

Been to Moab several times from the UK myself - and must say riding the slick rock trail is a must
do experience, but also the rim trail has to be done as well - just found this link that will give
you a good idea what to expect trailmonkey.comfrutporb.htmOpen ↗

Shuttle it to the start of porcupine ridge trail (the ride up from town is just plane old nasty
anyway..)- a couple of places in moab offer this service I think it was about $10 dollars last time
i was there, then you'll have time to go backup the pot ash road and do the slickrock trail as well
- if you run out of time on the slick rock trail you can always backtrack - this is easily do-able
if your in good shape I did it the last time i was in Moab - and i'am by no means super fit

Dry canyoning is excellent fun - had a good time with this outfit when i was out there last
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Or if you climb get a local guide to take you up some of the towers in arches park

Have fun

Cheers Gordo

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Stuart Plumley said:

The Slickrock is the obvious, but maybe too obvious? Is the Porcupine a better option, for a
longer ride and scenary?

Being able to actually ride up something that feels nearly vertical is an odd feeling, but that's
about all you get out of Slickrock. Its sort of repetitive. Maybe ride the demo loop or a quick
out-and-back just to say you did.

I rode a few trails but didn't do Porcupine. I really enjoyed Amasa Back.

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What are the differences between the different options?

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Slightly OT, what else would you recommend doing in the Moab area? I

was

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planning 1/2 day at Arches (been there before), a day hiking in La Sal mountains and maybe a day
in Canyonlands (Needles).

Canyonlands is a cool place to watch the sunset. I was there in late March; the weather was
fantastic and there were only a handful of people there.

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The Slickrock is the obvious, but maybe too obvious? Is the Porcupine a better option, for a
longer ride and scenary?

Porcupine Rim, hands down. Amazing views, amazing riding.

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Gordo said:

Stuart,

Been to Moab several times from the UK myself - and must say riding the slick rock trail is a must
do experience, but also the rim trail has to be done as well - just found this link that will give
you a good idea what to expect trailmonkey.comfrutporb.htmOpen ↗

Shuttle it to the start of porcupine ridge trail (the ride up from town is just plane old nasty
anyway..)- a couple of places in moab offer this service I think it was about $10 dollars last
time i was there, then you'll have time to go backup the pot ash road and do the slickrock trail
as well - if you run out of time on the slick rock trail you can always backtrack - this is
easily do-able if your in good shape I did it the last time i was in Moab - and i'am by no means
super fit

It is clearly an issue of personal preference. I ride Moab once or twice a year and very often ride
the Slickrock trail. I usually do it early when the crowds are sleeping it off, but for me it is
just a very unique experience. Just plain fun. Amasa Back is a very fun ride, Porcupine Rim is also
superb. I think the best bet to experience Moab riding in one day is to ride Slickrock early in the
morning (beat the heat and the crowds) and Amasa Back in the evening. You get it all, lots of
steps, lots of slick rock, all sorts of views, and is very doable at around 25-30 miles for the
whole day. YMMV.

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Hi

This most have been raised a 1000 times before, but here you go . . .

I've got the opportunity to bike for just one day in Moab (part of a holiday from England to the
USA). What trail would you recommend?

The Slickrock is the obvious, but maybe too obvious? Is the Porcupine a better option, for a
longer ride and scenary?

For the 1001st time, Moab is overrated.

JD

JD said:

For the 1001st time, Moab is overrated.

Its certainly a very cool place for sightseeing; my wife enjoyed it as much as I did and she doesn't
ride. For those of us who have little opportunity to do any desert riding, its not so bad for that,
too. A helluva lot more sand than I ever want to ride in again, though.

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IMO, Porcupine Rim beats Amasa Back.

I suggest: get miles in you so you can do two substantial rides in your single day. Hire a shuttle
driver and do Porcupine. I rode the whole 30 mile loop from town and it took me (a pretty strong
rider) about 6 hours. A shuttle will shrink it to 4 or so.

Then, you can choose between Amasa Back and Slickrock for the other ride. Amasa involves huge
verticle all at once, while Slickrock is lots of little vertical added up. Huge views from Amasa,
technical fun on Slickrock (plus not-huge views).

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Stuart,

Been to Moab several times from the UK myself - and must say riding the slick rock trail is a must
do experience, but also the rim trail has to be done as well - just found this link that will give
you a good idea what to expect trailmonkey.comfrutporb.htmOpen ↗

You must be an expert, a whole several times.

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Shuttle it to the start of porcupine ridge trail (the ride up from town is just plane old nasty
anyway..)- a couple of places in moab offer this service I think it was about $10 dollars last
time i was there, then you'll have time to go backup the pot ash road and do the slickrock trail
as well - if you run out of time on the slick rock trail you can always backtrack - this is
easily do-able if your in good shape I did it the last time i was in Moab - and i'am by no means
super fit

Don't kid yourself, you are Superman.

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Dry canyoning is excellent fun - had a good time with this outfit when i was out there last
deserthighlights.comdeserthighlights.comOpen ↗

This is especially fun during the monsoon season. What a great suggestion.

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Or if you climb get a local guide to take you up some of the towers in arches park

Or, you could forego the guide for some climbing on Potash Rd.

Yeah Gordo, you're a real expert.

JD

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JD said:

For the 1001st time, Moab is overrated.

Its certainly a very cool place for sightseeing; my wife enjoyed it as much as I did and she
doesn't ride. For those of us who have little opportunity to do any desert riding, its not so bad
for that, too. A helluva lot more sand than I ever want to ride in again, though.

It's only good in the dead of Winter, when the sand is frozen and the skies are a deep azure.

JD