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. The local 4x4 club gives this section the same rating as the Porcupine Rim trail. This 14.4-mile trail is ridden one way with shuttle service or as a 30.8-mile loop. If this isn't double black diamond, I don't know what is. Its a short climb to the top. 14.7mi, end of whole enchilada shuttle But, this porcupine rim trail has got it all! The riding is phenomenal! improvements 15mi, rode LPS & porcupine from porcupine campground. The local 4x4 club gives this section the same rating as the Porcupine Rim trail. While the 4x4 is an exhausting, bone-rattling descent, the singletrack has huge views, cliffside exposure, and extreme tech - a ride of a lifetime! For the Porcupine Rim Trail, Porcupine 4×4 Trail and other trails, please refer to the visitors guide map. While our ratings are similar, we have adjusted the ratings of a few trails based on our recent experience. We got to Sand Flats road and none of us remembered the shuttle dude telling us to turn right on that dirt road and follow it quite a ways until you come to a full cattle guard. He assured us that we would not need maps that he could give us bulletproof directions so that no one could get lost......NOT! Being from Whistler, BC this was the best trail we rode on our trip. It is the uppermost trail of what will be the “Raptor Route,” designed as an alternate ending to the popular Whole Enchilada mountain biking route. It took us 3 hours and was 19.2 miles from UPS to the parking / camping area by the river at 4000ft. Nov 5, 2009: First Annual “Art for Trails” event comes off without a hitch. One of the great attractions of the trail is the stunning view it offers of Castle Valley from the top of the Rim. These trails combined make one of the most epic adventures that come to mind. The Porcupine Rim was also nominated as last years Mountain Madness 2008 Best Trail in the USA. • Being a jerk / offensive? 3h 00m, so epic!! I checked reviews on here about a few trails and settled on slick rock and porcupine rim trails for our 2 day trip. Porcupine Rim Trail is best enjoyed as a 16 mile one-way shuttle ride. 14.7mi The new mountain biking trail, rated intermediate, begins at the Lower Porcupine Singletrack parking area, and winds through pinyon pine forest in the Sand Flats Recreation Area. 1h 49m, Long day on an epic trail. We are a full service shuttle company based in Moab, Utah focused on bike shuttles for the Whole Enchilada Trail System, and Magnificent 7. I'm not really a fan of double track but it was techy enough to keep it interesting, Create Recommended Route or Hazard County starts where the van drops you off (grey gravel lot) and look for the bridge. slick rock was fun and more suited for the cross country riding that I normally do. #extracredit It follows the narrow terraces along the upper slopes of the canyon. 645' Down — 394.4 m Up Fun downhill! 196.64 m Down. 14.4mi It includes a 3-mile, 900-foot ascent from the trailhead to Porcupine Rim and then an 11-mile, 2,800-foot descent to the Colorado River. This trip to Moab would include a ride that starts about 6 miles up from Slickrock–Porcupine Rim Trail. At Moab Rim Campark mountain bikers will definitely feel at home among other mountain bikers at this Mountain Biker Friendly Camp groud. Linked Hazard County to Kokopelli to UPS to Porcupine Rim. If you mountain bike, this is an absolute must ride trail. 7h 00m. — • 14.7mi. A Poison Spider shuttle came by and that guy was kind enough to set us straight. It's June and too hot to fish so whynot take the shuttle up in the Summer. I still enjoy this trail, and for the most part I encourage anybody who hasn't ridden it to do so because it is a thrilling trail, BUT it's only a fading shadow of it's former reputation. 1,294' Up Just went a few weeks ago for my first time to Moab. 25mi, Had it all to my self Jenny Kukral October 11, 2019. This is about an injury or accident — Nothing too steep, all big ring stuff and littered with hip jumps, gaps, and single track trannies. 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. The only downside is that this trail is popular with ATV’s and Jeeps. The Porcupine Rim was also nominated as last years Mountain Madness 2008 Best Trail in the USA. this goes on for quite a few miles. The trail is up in the La Sals, right before an outcropping of Aspen trees and peaceful grass fields. Length 13.9 miElevation gain 1213 ftRoute type Point to point I Broke 3 spokes & rode out slow. there is no need to ride this as a loop, unless you like to wear out your knobbys on the road, shuttle it and if you want you'll still have time to do another trail. 31mi, Warped front rim, flat tire, experience priceless. The Porcupine Rim Overlook trail is located in the Sand Flats Recreation Area east of Moab, Utah. The trail had a fantastic mix of flow, technical features, and rim-side mind blowing views. Some spot's have a big drop off the edge that will result in injury. 25.8 km I've ridden trails all over the word but this trail is by far my favorite. East of Moab, the Porcupine Rim Trail is a extremely rugged, rocky 14 mile (one-way) route. 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!! 23.1 km I could feel the 7200 ft altitude. — 17km up to the trailhead around 25km of trail and 8km to return downtown. The trail begins at a spring fed water tank beside the Sand Flats road about 9-1/2 miles from Moab and drops down to a ledge above Negro Bill Canyon. 3h 50m, Awesome ride. It was about 15-18 miles in where I started to get a little tired and started to make mistakes, so I slowed down and walked a few of the bad rocky areas. This rugged route mainly follows rocky double track with 1,200 feet of climbing and 2,900 feet of descent. The first 11.2 miles of the trail are open to bikes and motorized vehicles. 1,644'... if you like chunky downs! • Cleared things I used to walk. It follows the narrow terraces along the upper slopes of the canyon. Once the trail lets out on the highway, it is not a very long ride back in to town. One of the great attractions of the trail is the stunning view it offers of Castle Valley from the top of the Rim. Very steep. Porcupine Rim Campground in Manti-La Sal National Forest, Moab Utah. Once it does though, all that effort just warmed up the muscles for the best time you can have with your clothes on. Porcupine Rim Summary: The 4+ rated Porcupine Rim Trail is long and bumpy but affords fantastic views of Castle Valley and the La Sal Mountains. Scenery is the main attraction on this trail. The Porcupine Rim Trail, located near Moab, Utah, is a popular mountain biking trail almost as famous as the Slickrock Trail. I had ridden it from the trailhead numerous times and always love it, but that short ride from the cattle gate adds that ‘leave your survival instinct at home’ mentality. In hinsight probably not the best idea to do it all by myself. Bottom of the trail was kinda lame this trail follows this rim for a few miles through the trees and over rocks and twisting turns and pops out back to the rim cliff a lot. The trail begins at a spring fed water tank beside the Sand Flats road about 9-1/2 miles from Moab and drops down to a ledge above Negro Bill Canyon. Uneven terrain with small rocks or roots. 1h 50m, Great ride with my friend Robb The world famous Porcupine Rim ride is a must-do on any mountain bike bucket list and is a classic Moab ride. 34.0 km 18mi, With Frenchy. Most scenic and fun ride of my life. I'm surprised that there aren't any newer posts on this trail. Trail reports are used to indicate a trails current condition and inform builders and other riders about any issues on a trail. "Hazard County" is a short climb from 8900 to 9500 ft and then all downhill with killer jumps and great single track to the end. Just went a few weeks ago for my first time to Moab. 11 miles of downhill, the last 3 on a no hold barred single track that will shake up your brain and hopefully your bike will hold together. Rating: Round Trip Distance: 6.2 miles Difficulty: Strenuous Skill level: Elevation: 5793 - 6845 feet Cellphone: 0-3 bars Time: 2 hrs. Trail Rating System. Take LaSal Mountain Loop through Castle Valley all the way up to the end (at the time of this writing the bridge was out). 2h 10m, Awesome trail! 4) Porcupine Rim Mountain Bike Trail, Moab, Utah . 238.35 m Up Several of the better dirt bike trails are nearby Porcupine Rim Trail including Amasa Back Trail, Chicken Corners Trail, Gemini Bridges, Poison Spider ORV Trail and Sovereign Trail. You can't get loss once on the track. Jenny Kukral October 11, 2019. © Copyright 2020 VerticalScope Inc. All rights reserved. 1,372' Up Doing all of this sure has to qualify as an "epic." Tech features are challenging but not impossible. I keep riding this on my 29er hard tail, but it's gotta be even better on a full squish. I'm not saying this to discourage anyone from riding this historic Moab classic, but to bring attention to the continuing efforts of a minority of riders to "improve" this trails flavor, slowly bringing it's original spicy personality down to fit their bland tastes. We headed along a single track trail that goes over some smooth rocks in the trail to a rim cliff. Follow signs to Falcon Flow from there. From the "Hazard County" trailhead, cross a small bridge and ride the trail up a few hundred feet. Porcupine Rim has a handful of test-piece challenges, particularly on the singletrack, that will confound the best riders on the planet. All downhill. Porcupine Rim Trail Facts. 9h 30m. 3h 38m, tacky Don’t worry, they can’t catch you. On the bike map it is often combined as the Whole Enchilada with Porcupine Rim, Kokopelli, Hazard County and Burro Pass. This was the second shuttle that we had through Poison Spider. This is probably the most technical part of the trail and there are a few cliff areas to watch for. doing this cuts out most of the climbing so if that's your thing, you'll miss out. 1h 53m, Full loop from town. 15mi, Badass ride, chundah piles galore 424.69 m Down, 10.8 mi 2,005' Down At 15.6 miles, requiring expert technical skills, this ride is for advanced bikers who are in good shape. I've seen people do the trail backwards but I wouldn't recommend it, unless you really like climbing. The main bike trail is about 18KM long with a gentle -5% grade. Go as early as you can and bring all the water! It is the most difficult trail in the Moab area. 21.3mi Scenery is the main attraction on this trail. 17.5 km Adding this to the Porcupine Rim Trail turn that epic ride into and EPIC ride. Continue downhill on the "Kokopelli Trail". The trailhead is near the lake (I used Roadrunner to shuttle up). Porcupine Rim starts with a pedal up from Sand Flats road on two track to the top an intersection with, 14.7mi 15 mins. Adding this to the Porcupine Rim Trail turn that epic ride into and EPIC ride. Once up there they unload on the fire road and away we went up a somewhat steep dirt road for a few miles until we hit the trail on the left. 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. Some technical terrain and limited alternate lines. Trailhead: Porcupine Rim Fee: $5/vehicle Attractions: Scenic views. Its a hike-a-bike down (you'll know what I'm writing about when you get there)(Its not for the faint of heart). It was also pretty cool that most of the time this was a downhill affair. Fast dirt singletrack was amazing. Trail. A nice transition after Hazard County, hitting up the start of some slickrock integrated into UPS, and more as the descent continues into LPS and then Porcupine Rim. Mountain biking the infamous Porcupine Rim trail in Moab Utah, following Kyle Mears and Botsy Phillips. It has lots of places to turn it loose and will really shake you up. Ridden from the trailhead, Porcupine Rim Trail is 14.4 miles to Highway 128 or 20.4 miles to Moab. 5.0 • slick rock was fun and more suited for the cross country riding that I normally do. This is the way to enter Moab!” – Joel Caldwell (joelcaldwell.com) “The Kokopelli Trail is a vintage route ridden and raced long before doing stuff like this was popular. The brown single track cut in the grass is a welcome break from the red rock ledges the rest of your time will be spent on at Moab. Spam? My favorite trail in the world! 14.7mi Mountain biking the infamous Porcupine Rim trail in Moab Utah, following Kyle Mears and Botsy Phillips. 1,393' Up After this point the trail departs from the dirt road and becomes a single track suitable only for mountain biking and hiking. The views from the vista will blow your mind. The Coyote Shuttles the guy gave a whole truck load of us the sales pitch to go clear to the top and ride a series of about 5 trails with very little climbing. Difficulty Rating 5 (old 3.5) Scenery There are canyon's edge views into little-visited Negro Bill and Rill Canyons. 20mi 14.7mi, Awesome Trail! Downhill sections are a blast. Cart road to technical sigle track. Long gradual climb, well-maintained trail, dramatic canyon views, lots of mountain bikes From the cattleguard. 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. Porcupine Rim Trail review is proudly sponsored by : Moab Rim Campark. The best part of the route is the last three miles of … When I finished this Epic ride I was real tired! 611.44 m Up I think we actually may have missed part of the trail. Amazing views! Porcupine Rim Campground, just inside the Manti-La Sal National Forest, is a fantastic dispersed campsite (with bathrooms) that overlooks the hills and mesas of Castle Valley some 2000' feet below. NOT OKAY! Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. This Trail zig zags down the mountain side, crosses a blacktop road and then you start on Kokopelli. Will definitely come back. Reviews. Simply turn left on Porcupine Rim (instead of right) and head down for 2.5 miles to the Porcupine Rim trailhead. — — As good as it gets. 1,500 feet below is Castle Valley with its prominent buttes, Castle Rock, Priest and the Nuns, and Round Mountain. Get the shuttle offered through Poison Spider bike shop. 16.9mi 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. The UPS runs right into the Lower Porcupine Singletrack that is marked on the maps. The views and the scenery are a big bonus for riders. They were only running to UPS . Porcupine Rim Trail Facts. 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. Get the shuttle from Poison Spider and get the driver to take you up to the Hazard County Trail Head. 15 mins. Porcupine Rim is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Moab, Utah. East of Moab, the Porcupine Rim Trail is a extremely rugged, rocky 14 mile (one-way) route. Loose and will really shake you up to the top of the trail head ( do n't.... 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