"White Rim" Overview

White Rim Trail, Moab, Utah: 1) Difficulty and mileage; This is not particularly technical, but it's 100 miles. Don't just bring your lunch. 2) Best web site; Same info as "Klondike Bluffs". 3) Maps; When you get to the White Rim description, there is a link: "for a condensed information sheet on this trail, click here." Do it. NPS of course provides additional maps at Canyonlands National Park visitor center. Trails Illustrated blah blah (see "Klondike Bluffs" blog). 4) Jurisdiction; National Park Service.

Where do I start? Well, it's a multi-day trip obviously. If you like "Canyon Country" your eyes will never get over this trail. You may encounter vehicle traffic as it's a popular 4X4 and backcountry camping area. Not a problem in my opinion. When we camped at "Candlestick" we saw an awesome lightning show. Hope you will get that lucky. Be sure to RESERVE CAMPING SITES with the National Park Service! I like to come up the Potash Trail and through Shafer Canyon to access this trail. Canyonlands National Park is too much eye candy. This whole beautiful scene was under water at one time, and the wind and water erosion forces have carved it up into what is here now. The rock is "soft" , is why, but it won't seem soft if you fall off of the bike. If you have the energy, Upheaval Canyon/Dome is a good hike near the end of your ride (if you started at the Shafer Trail or northeast end).

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"Pritchett Canyon" Overview

Pritchett Canyon Trail, Moab, Utah: 1) Difficulty and mileage; Moderate to difficult. 22 miles (with vehicle shuttle), 36 mile (loop) option, including 14 miles of pavement. 2) Best web site; Same info as "Klondike Bluffs". 3) Maps; Same info as K.B. 4) Jurisdiction; BLM, last bit private-$1 EXIT FEE.

There are so many great trails in the Moab area, so you can't go wrong. I just had to pick my favorite favorites. This mostly downhill tumble, I just love it. Even riding in rain and paying a dollar to get out of jail (they're very serious about that) didn't bum me. The trail starts at the "Behind the Rocks" area, which is incredible. Oh, forget it, this whole ride is incredible. Tough for beginners. It can be ridden as a loop instead of a shuttled ride. But it's a load even if there's a lot of pavement.

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"Hidden Canyon (Rim)" Overview

Hidden Canyon Trail, Moab, Utah: 1) Difficulty and mileage; Easy to moderate to canyon, canyon "gymnasium" (don't overestimate your abilities here!) is rated difficult. 7.5 miles (loop) + whatever you want. 2) Best web site; Same info as "Klondike Bluffs", but of course click Hidden Canyon. 3) Maps; Same info as K.B.
3) Jurisdiction; BLM.

This is a short trail, per se. However, at the end of the trail is a great sandstone "gymnasium" at Hidden Canyon. You can spend hours and hours there practicing your uneven sandstone riding (when dry). What's great about it is you can tailor your gymnastics to your ability. Stay away when wet. Don't worry, this area gets little precipitation.

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