Once it does though, all that effort just warmed up the muscles for the best time you can have with your clothes on. Trail reports are used to indicate a trails current condition and inform builders and other riders about any issues on a trail. The ride begins with a 3-mile 1000 ft. ascent to the an incredible view of Castle Valley, and the La Sal Mountains. There's no reason not to - it's no more climbing (infact less) and it's more single track. The trail intersects the graded and graveled county road that runs from Gateway, Colorado to Moab, Utah. The only part of this whole ride I'm not thrilled about is the last few miles of Porcupine Rim Trail - lots of hike a bike and the temps in this area can get pretty high. Still don't know why this is so highly regarded. The local 4x4 club gives this section the same rating as the Porcupine Rim trail. As many mountain bikers could attest to, Porcupine Rim Trail in Moab, Utah is one of the most challenging and surely satisfying trails in the world. 21.3mi Porcupine Rim is a 13.9 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Moab, Utah that features a river and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. 14.7mi • Being from Whistler, BC this was the best trail we rode on our trip. This trail is Fantastic, Brutal and Mental, if you or your bike is not 100% in top form, you should give this trail a wide berth!! It is pretty narrow dirt single track through grass, brush and trees. Only do Moab in the spring or sometime after august. It has lots of places to turn it loose and will really shake you up. I analyze the Kokopelli, UPS (Upper Porcupine Singletrack), LPS (Lower Porcupine Singletrack), and Porcupine Rim trails for 18 miles from the shuttle drop-off at the top of Kokopelli to the Colorado River. Very steep. 781' Down The trail has something for everybody, XC to DH, and most of the people you will come across are cool. Turn right (toward Moab) on this road. Difficulty Rating: Intermediate; Best For: A multiday bikepacking adventure; If you’re looking for a different kind of challenge filled with desert vistas reminiscent of the Wild West, the impressive White Rim Trail—a 100-mile loop that traverses Canyonlands National Park high on a plateau between the Green and Colorado rivers—fits the bill. At 15.6 miles, requiring expert technical skills, this ride is for advanced bikers who are in good shape. At the one and only cattle grate the "Upper Porcupine Singletrack (UPS)" starts. Keep an eye out for them, and if you are as bitter as I am, let them know (especially when they needlessly sit 4-wide in the middle of your line). Its a fast double track along the rim that will end on Sandflats Rd. 1h 53m, Full loop from town. 14.7mi. 782' Up If this isn't double black diamond, I don't know what is. Hazard County starts where the van drops you off (grey gravel lot) and look for the bridge. One of the great attractions of the trail is the stunning view it offers of Castle Valley from the top of the Rim. Its a short climb to the top. We rode the single track from Hazard to Kokepelli the hooked up with UPS then LPS then ended with Porcupine Rim Trail. slick rock was fun and more suited for the cross country riding that I normally do. 29.2 km If you mountain bike, this is an absolute must ride trail. I keep riding this on my 29er hard tail, but it's gotta be even better on a full squish. Many take the trail just to get a picture of their side x side on “Picture Rock” which protrudes out over the 1,500 drop off into Castle Valley. I'm not really a fan of double track but it was techy enough to keep it interesting, Create Recommended Route or Porcupine Rim $20 Solo tour could be $50, depending on availability Departs: Standard full-day tours depart in the morning — time varies seasonally, and will also depend on shuttle time. 14.7mi, Awesome Trail! • In hinsight probably not the best idea to do it all by myself. 14.7mi Best trail I've ever ridden! Rating: Round Trip Distance: 6.2 miles Difficulty: Strenuous Skill level: Elevation: 5793 - 6845 feet Cellphone: 0-3 bars Time: 2 hrs. 3h 38m, tacky The trail is amazing! The views and the scenery are a big bonus for riders. 20mi, 13.8mi East of Moab, the Porcupine Rim Trail is a extremely rugged, rocky 14 mile (one-way) route that is open to dirt biking. While our ratings are similar, we have adjusted the ratings of a few trails based on our recent experience. — 34.0 km East of Moab, the Porcupine Rim Trail is a extremely rugged, rocky 14 mile (one-way) route. 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