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Moab Weekend

Mountain Biking in Utah with Escape Adventures

Highlights

  • Expert guides take the worry out of your vacation
  • Freshly prepared meals featuring organic and locally grown foods throughout the tour
  • Travel with the world's first carbon-neutral outfitter

Full Description

Join us in this mountain biking mecca for three days of the best riding in your life. We can't wait to show you our backyard! *Best Seller

For some, the canyonlands of southern Utah bring to mind the last of the Old West and America's frontier. For others, it speaks of the mystical lives of ancient civilizations long gone. The sun is on your back and snow-capped mountains rise in the distance. Welcome to Moab!

Undeniably the mountain bike mecca of the world, Moab is a place like no other. We work with our local shop, Moab Cyclery, and provide Moab-based guides to give you an insiders tour of the best Moab has to offer. Our adventure includes rides on the Klondike Bluffs, Porcupine Rim and Slickrock Trails—some of the most famous and fun rides you'll find anywhere!

The abundance of trails and the variety of terrain make this trip easy to customize to each tour group. We also offer an Intro version of this tour for those looking for a less technical introduction to Moab riding.

Includes:

  • Two guides
  • All meals starting with lunch on the first day through lunch on the last day
  • Support vehicle
  • Snacks, first-aid, bike maintenance, community gear, and a souvenir shirt
  • Gratuities to local restaurants, hotels, transportation, and additional activities mentioned on this itinerary are paid by Escape Adventures. If you engage in an activity that is not part of this trip as outlined, then you are responsible for tipping.

Excludes:

  • Airfare to and from our departure point
  • Lodging before or after the tour
  • Personal camping gear, rental bike
  • Gratuities to Escape Adventures guides

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 | Klondike Bluffs

After introductions and our pre-trip meeting, we’ll shuttle to the Klondike Bluffs trailhead. This 10-mile out and back is a great warm up to our weekend. The trail offers up all the Moab staples: jeep roads, sand, slickrock, and a tremendous view into Arches (our reward for the climb out there.) The return trip is a fast and furious downhill that will leave a smile on your face for the rest of the day! Time permitting; we’ll end the day with a short slickrock ride on one of our favorite trails, Monitor and Merrimac. Total Mileage | 10 miles Terrain | 100% Jeep Road, No Van Support

Day 2 | Porcupine Rim

A Moab classic awaits us today. A trail so full of ooh’s and ah’s (and maybe a few ouches) you’ll be talking about it for years to come. A van shuttle brings us to the trailhead where we start off with a technical three-mile climb. We will gain about a 1000ft before reaching the Rim and what is known as “High-Anxiety Point.” This overlook of Castle Valley, which sits 1500ft below, never disappoints and definitely makes all the hard work worthwhile. But the real fun begins after High Anxiety. You will descend 3,000ft in 10 miles, finishing at the Colorado River. Porcupine Rim has it all … rocky jeep road, fast singletrack, heart pumping climbs, stunning views and an epic descent. It is the trail that makes Moab – well Moab. Total Mileage | 29 miles Terrain | 90% Jeep Road, 10% Slickrock, No Van Support

Day 3 | Slickrock

A technical adventure unlike any you’ve ever seen sits high atop the Navajo Sandstone just above Moab. Arguably the most popular trail in Moab, the 12 mile Slickrock Trail loops around Negro Bill Canyon just outside of town. This classic Moab ride is very challenging and has extremely steep, but short, climbs. We’ll begin our ride on the practice loop, getting used to the terrain and developing the skills we’ll need for the remainder of the trail. One thing is for sure; you will leave the slickrock trail with skills you may not have known you had. The unbelievable scenery will keep you motivated over the many tough miles. Views of the La Sal mountain and Colorado River will surprise you as you snake along the slickrock. Total Mileage | 12 miles Terrain | 100% Slickrock, No Van Support

About The Operator:

Escape Adventures

Headquarters:

Las Vegas, Nevada

Specializing in western North America, Escape Adventures is a leader in first-class eco-friendly cycling and multi-sport adventure. In 2006, we became the world's first carbon neutral outfitter, bringing sustainable adventure to all the places we visit, from Alaska to Belize and beyond. By simply joining a tour with us, outdoor enthusiasts are now helping to preserve the beautiful backcountry areas they enjoy.

Whether cycling, hiking, climbing, or rafting, tour our guests claim that improving the environment has never been more fun. For example, by eating delicious organic menus prepared fresh on the trail, guests are supporting local and organic growers. They also do not contribute to pollution when riding in our brand new support vehicles powered by 100% renewable vegetable oil. And, by simply joining a tour and riding their bikes through some of the finest natural treasures of North America, guests are supporting the many efforts made by Escape Adventures to enhance and protect these areas.

With proven conviction for the land and people we serve, Escape Adventures maintains the highest standard of service in the industry. With over 16 years of experience and 50 destinations, we offer a wide variety of tours for a wide variety of active travelers. From road bikers to mountain bikers, from hikers to multi-sport enthusiasts, from first timers to accomplished athletes, Escape Adventures has just the adventure for you.

Escape Adventures is a proud partner of the Leave no Trace program, a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our wildlands.