Entire loop; with Sheri and Jason and Jared. 3h 43m, 11mi This 10.5-mile (16.9 km) trail takes riders over a landscape of petrified sand dunes and the eroded remnants of ancient sea beds. I turned around after a few miles because I… Sidehills: Of all slickrock skills, this is the most important due to the fact that while performing it you are usually in a situation that is most extreme. It begins as an out-and-back, but it has a large loop on the end of the out-and-back section. Look before you leap. Spam? — Total mileage is approximately 10.7 miles, to lengthen your ride add in the practice loop for an extra couple miles of fun. Some riders prefer the middle ring and largest cog in the rear, others want that granny gear, but it is always a judgment call to maintain speed and momentum. Heard this was a scary one but ah and I felt pretty happy going down all of it. A high plain of Rarely do you leave your easiest gears and "spin" at an easy cadence. classic Moab 9h 17m, its pitch black, lotta stars and a ton of bugs. 782' Up — It's open to motorized dirt bikes. Practice (mit Christoph) 781' Down Slick tires are a great help and some riders custom sew climbing shoe rubber onto old tire casings (see the story, LORD OF THE FLIES and our DREAMRIDE GUIDES SECTION). Only experience will show you just what gear to grab BEFORE you head down. Technical terrain with no alternate lines. We have a couple of spots where these almost purple layers present riders with the opportunity to ride in solitude, see a petrified forest, and maybe take off a couple of layers of skin. Although the trail is not particularly challenging in a technical sense, the steep climbs and lack of shade can make it a physically challenging ride. OP if I'm understanding you correctly you're looking to ride from Dove Creek to Slickrock via the route on Road 10. 0h 59m, Amazing ride. 5h 00m, In one word: overrated. improvements So beautiful. 238.02 m Down, 99.1 mi Very very scenic and legendary Had just an unreal time. Descending on slickrock: As you roll over the top of your climb check the downside. now keep in mind I've written all over Utah and Arizon… Front braking in a sandy transition is not a good idea at all. Download the free Trailforks App to use your phone’s GPS to help you navigate on this ride… although this ride is easy to do as you simply follow the paint on the rocks. PLEASE don't bring your dog - the burning hot sandstone surface tears away their paw pads, leaving them raw and bloody halfway through the ride. Ever! — — Uneven terrain with small rocks or roots. Starting from the largest parking lot ever dedicated to a single trail, head north on easy terrain. in 1977 we began teaching kayaking along the rivers near our home in moab, utah (us). If you like riding slickrock then you have to check this out! Small pedals help also. Gearing is usually set to come on solid on the upside, while gravity will control your speed and momentum on the downside. Fun but hard, I get that it is world famous, but I think there are better trails out there. • 3h 00m, 1 practice loop and the main loop Only for people in good fitness • 4.5mi, Linked w Abyss. — Great day! Swing up and back, up and back, until it is a smooth motion that does not effect your line. 10.7mi 2182 US-191, Moab, UT 84532, USA. Mountain bikers rate the Slickrock … Some transitions on slickrock will have deep cuts at the very bottom made by water erosion. 864' Down 10.7mi It's longer than it looks. From town, take 400 West off of Main Street. — Transitions: At the bottom of the steeps are abrupt rock g-outs and deep sand. As your front wheel reaches the bottom of the hill keep the weight back, shifting forward with the transition. Stay upright and pump away until your rear tire hits rock. Dreamride scouts its exotic rides using a helicopter combined with follow up ground scouting. This is a great trail for all levels of off-roading. 1h 58m, Brutal on a low end xc hardtail (Diamondback Overdrive 29er) and only four months of riding experience. — Slickrock definition is - smooth wind-polished rock. It is not fun for everyone — at least, not if you hate walking your bike uphill, which I still find myself doing at times when I’m on the trail. The views are spectacular, but the trail is mediocre. 159.5 km As for equipment considerations, the most beneficial aspects of the bike that help with sidehilling are a high bottom bracket and short crank arms. The Moab Entrada Slickrock Tongue is the cream of slickrock surfaces in the area and comprises most of the rides in the Rainbow Rocks area and the off-limits psychedelic rollies in Arches National Park. In the sand don't give up! The Sand Flats Recreation Area (SFRA) near Moab, Utah is a nationally significant public lands treasure at the heart of the Colorado Plateau. • Introduction. It's easy to try a section over and over again until you "get it." 4mi 1h 42m, 2nd go at it, this time with some light 1,342' Up USE EVEN BRAKING. Helmets are a must, gloves will help the pads of your hands not get ripped up by the rough slickrock when you fall. — Imagine riding on the outside of a basketball. 424.69 m Down, 10.8 mi I grin when I remember how good it was. Avoid tires with any kind of siping. 10.7mi, Create Recommended Route or 265.27 m Down, 8.3 mi — Amazing views however, Must ride if you were in Moab hit it early in your trip because you’ll need the power, 10.5mi … Continue along the dashed line as it winds up and over more low fins and across sandy washes back towards the main trail, with a number of short but steep climbs and drops. Dreamride is the only tour company to hold a permit, or even know about, this particular area. 1736.36 m Up 9.3mi Think about it--a negative berm with a drop-off on one side as high as 200 feet. 11mi. — 13mi A must! It also has some significant climbs, some fast, flowy sections of trail, a very technical descent, and immeasurable scenery. Slickrock is demanding and rewarding. Navajo Sandstone trails such as the Moab Slickrock Trail and Poison Spider Mesa are the traditional haunts of the thousands of mountain bike tourists who come to Moab every season. Anything that keeps you from banging a pedal is what you want. — 3h 00m, clear skies, crisp morning, if your part of the tribe, let's hear ya!!!!!! It is not a boring dirt path trail ride! 6.2mi 8h 00m, Counter clockwise The good news is that you have lots of traction. Remember: You do not want to fall on slickrock! Take advantage of this expertise with a SLICKWEEK VACATION. 10.7mi 2h 20m, so dope! Very steep. 12mi 263.42 m Down. Read the SAND SKILLS SECTION to gain understanding of how to deal with deep sand in these transitions. — needed more water. 10mi, A must do!! Hell's Revenge trail near Moab has slickrock with steep descents, climbs, and sharp turns. Bring lots of water, avoid hot days, and come early or late in the day to avoid crowds. An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. 1h 00m, yes 11mi Hard, but satisfying. Was quite hot by the time I got back... but well worth it! Lots of climbs but still an incredible trail 12h 00m. 11mi. Keep your weight way back on steep descents, like you are trying to wipe your ass with your rear tire. 2h 32m, I ran out of WATER!!! Be gentle and lower yourself until you barely touch the knobs. 9.1mi If your wheels are slipping, you ain't doing it right. 5mi, 10.7mi • 11h 00m, hot and sunny. Ups are the hard part. At 2 miles you'll come to the loop part of this lollipop, and the preferred direction is clockwise (though either way is fine), so take a left and ascend along 'swiss cheese ridge' high above Moab. The Slickrock Bike Trail is only 12 miles long and can prove absolutely exasperating. — You'll come to the, The rock is Navajo Sandstone: 200 million year old petrified sand dunes from the, First time on trail and definitely first time on that much steep slick rock. The Moab area offers tremendous diversity for motorcycle trail riding. — fell and slid down a rock face. 10.9mi in 1986 we branched out to belize, kayaking and camping along the barrier reef. 99% of the riding is on sandstone! Slickrock Bike Trail This 10.5-mile loop crosses a scenic and rugged expanse of rolling Navajo Sandstone , the remnant of an ancient desert environment of wind blown sand dunes. As you reach the bottom release your brakes to gain the needed momentum. This is the first ride on our spectacular Norway Lofoten (& Narvik) trip. If you're up for 10 more miles of slickrock, turn right for the full loop. Inasmuch, bikers should allow 4 hours to ride the … Follow the white stripes, stay on the trail, and do not disturb the cryptobiotic soil or water filled potholes. The Rico and Moencopi layers are home to some of the some gritty sandpaper rides, but at Dreamride we know of no other bikers who ride these layers. The main trail is a 2 mile trail out to an additional 6 mile loop. — For those with the ability and will to take on the endeavor, it can be a joy. After completing the 6 mile loop, return on the same 2 mile trail. — Digging that rear tire in at the right moment makes all the difference. Matt, Chad, and Mike ride a typical section of trail. One in a lifetime trail, Joel and I. Riders using shoes and pedals with "clipless" cleats should be good at escaping the pedals … Like a 12 round fight with Mike Tyson! — • Filmed & edited… 3h 30m. Super punchy! 10.7mi. Next, you must pedal with a very even stroke. This is about an injury or accident Throw sand into the equation and you have the makings of high comedy and maybe severe Search and Rescue tragedy. 10.6mi, 9.4mi Originally established in 1969, for motorcycles, the trail has become a popular destination for mountain bikers. SANDSTONE SURFACES: Around Moab we have a number of varieties of sandstone to ride on. NOT OKAY! 864' Up — Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, "Hidden Sedona hike: Get red-rock views … The Slickrock Trail, is a popular mountain biking destination with worldwide fame that is located in Grand County, Utah, United States, a few miles northeast of the city of Moab.. 2h 00m, Have fun!!! 10.7mi It can be very dangerous to ride Navajo slickrock in winter! 8.3mi, 10.1mi Keep your weight way back on steep descents, like you are trying to wipe your ass with your rear tire. — 407.2 m Down, 10.6 mi • It is sort of the mountain bike equivalent of black ice. slickrock adventures. 3h 02m, Had a great ride with my buddy. I thought I was in for a treat at that first 2 foot drop, but the whole thing was pretty pedestrian. Look before you leap. The injury of choice on slickrock is a broken hip caused by using too much rear brake and not weighting it properly. Once you have developed this skill to the point where you can do these stunts, you will be able to negotiate the scariest downs. — 10.7mi Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and On some sidehills you can abort by diving down and off the hill, but sometimes this is obviously impossible. Type of Riding: XC, All-Mountain Distance: 14.2 km Elevation Gain: 440 meters Estimate time to do this ride: 2-5+ … You'll rejoin the Slickrock Trail around the 3/4 mile mark. 871' Up 9.9mi Look for tiny ledges that you can ride on, but don't let your tire slip off of one of these little platforms. 2h 57m, Mind blowing. awesome as always. These layers are riddled with holes called solution pockets that make for some pretty challenging obsticles. Brake release is always a bit different for each transition situation, but generally you will release the front first and using the rear to feather your momentum into and through the transition. There are also very nice Navajo Sandstone rides such as Monitor and Merrimac (sandy as hell, too) and more obscure routes known to a very few driven riders, such as the picture above taken in true Navajo country where the formation got its name. Some technical terrain and limited alternate lines. From the trailhead, you have the option to ride the Slickrock Practice Loop, a warm up loop which is fun to add on to the ride … The ups and downs are steep for sure. There are deeper red layers that are thin and very bumpy, but also very grippy. Practice this skill on the flats before you try it on a steep section of trail. 1,393' Down Bring water and a camera - it's GORGEOUS! Turn right onto Mill Creek Rd. From graded roads to singletrack trails, you can choose a new adventure for each day of your visit… and your … Ride early morning or else you'll cook like an egg. — Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. The Navajo, as a result, is uniformly eroded by alternating desert sun and cold nights, causing it to "round off." NOTES ON RIDING THE SLICKROCK TRAIL: Persons wishing to ride the Slickrock Trail should be aware that no water is available at the trailhead, and that a minimal fee is required to enter the Sand Flats Recreation Area. Harder climbs than I remember. First Annual “Art for Trails” event comes off without a hitch. 11mi As you begin your ascent and momentum slows, shift your weight over the front of the bike and utilize climbing skills to get out. Trail. Slickrock is a deeply challenging ride. You do not want to cause your tires to break loose in the least. Did practice loop, 1st turn off.Took a few breaks. :), 10.5mi — no fun. • The Slickrock Trail is rated high technical difficulty and high aerobic requirement. 11mi The Navajo can be bumpy, but most of the time it is smooth and rolling, like a roller coaster ride with sand g-outs or water courses at the bottom of the most severe transitions. Steep short pitches that I cannot believe a person can climb on a bike but it is doable. A good practice is to swing back over the rear tire and while in the most extreme position, try to stop the bike with your ass on the tire. 3h 30m, Definitely more than 700-odd ft climbing. bring lots of water, Great ride for some good views and steep down hill sections. Breitweiser’s hiking. 10h 18m, Different, smooth & slippery Doable, but very strenuous! 9.3mi 2h 44m, Beautiful ride and steep in places — 263.2 m Up If you go over the bars, you weren't far enough back. I have 1366 ft. Once you are on rock again the wheel will bite hard if there is no loose sand on the rock and your tire is not carrying wet sand. Go straight through the stopsign and follow the … — Please explain. 238.35 m Up 13.4 km Moab, Slickrock – Advanced Route – 2-5+ hours. • double than what the app says. Amazing trail! throughout the years, slickrock adventures has grown into a leader in adventure sport ecotourism. 4.1mi, Wet trail, practice loop + full loop. The next morning we took advantage of the slow motel wifi to look at 28.2 km Nov 5, 2009: First Annual “Art for Trails” event comes off without a hitch. A special note on Navajo Sandstone: The lichens that inhabit the rock are not only fragile, but hold a small amount of moisture that freezes in low temperatures. Concentrate on the surface ahead and avoid solution pockets, those swiss cheese holes in the rock, and especially avoid the greener slickrock layers. Tread is OK as long as it is carved INTO the tire, not raised ridges like the Ritchey Moabite slick that has a thin line of siping along the outside. Bring tools and lots of water + a camera ! — 1,336' Down Dreamride does this for the film industry as well. Being a jerk / offensive? Most of the ride along Slickrock features no wildlife. — 3h 30m, Russ and I rode in Jeep tour on Utah 5 National Park RV Trip. 13h 49m, My legs cramped — Cool to ride all slickrock, but there are better options nearby. There are other ridable slickrock layers, like the top of the ledgy Kayenta, the cap of the Morrison, and some portions of the Wingate, but the layers mentioned above will keep us busy enough for now. — — • Ride safe! awesome challenging ride. • Original review by Bruce in May 1998. As you enter the transition your weight will still be at the back of the bike. It will stick to your tire and traction will vanish when you throw on the horsepower. 3h 00m, Sandy waiting. The front brake is your best friend. Unless something has changed, I think this is more jeep/4WD type terrain if it's even passable by them. Glad I listened to the people at the Chili Pepper bike shop and went early in the morning and not in the afternoon! An advanced skill is to lean the bike out from the hill while remaining over the contact patch on the inside. It was another great day in Moab. Slickrock is often called one of the best bike ride in America: it is one of the coolest, most unique experiences you can have on your bike. But many MANY "not-very-good" bikers ride this trail, with many short hikes over the tough spots. It’s easy to visit Lamanai from Belize City as a day trip, and here’s how I did it as an independent … A fun ride that gets HOT in the afternoons. too hot and long to finish. 10.7mi There are also greenish layers that are downright dangerous, slippery when dry, snot slimy when wet. Lamanai is an incredible Mayan archaeological site in a tropical rain forest setting in the interior of Belize. 3h 30m, incl. — The bad news is that momentum can sometimes be your worst enemy. 1h 49m, Damn! Speed is your friend on some transitions where momentum can carry you out of the gully, but on severe and steep transitions speed can combine with poor weighting to throw you out of control at the most crucial point. Eastern Slickrock Ride This figure-8 loop ride has a ton of special features, including what makes riding at DuPont unique: large sections of slickrock on the Cedar and Big Rock trails. 10.6mi Not pretty! 17.5 km 17.1 km Momentum and weight shifts facilitate clean transitions. Read more. Steep. 10.7mi Funnnnnnesssss!!! Something else? by F Felix Left 7:30am. The Slickrock Trail may be the most fun of Moab trails. This takes a bit of leg strength. Almost any tire will grab well enough to cling on a sidehill, but avoid weird compounds like those green Michelins! You'll end at. 7mi, I lived on the Grand Junction area for 8 years and finally did this ride for the first time. 3h 45m, Really great condition, the cool wind made this ride perfect. Recent Examples on the Web Hiking through the trail’s constant parade of bends, nooks, rockfalls and slickrock slopes never feels contrived and complements the natural rhythm of the land. Hit the transition with your weight in the wrong place and you will endo or loose control needed to steer up the next section. This is the dangerous point and you should practice on easy transitions and work your way up to the steeps. tough short steep climbs. 3h 13m, Cactus incident lots of UP short donws. You need to be able to cleanly clear the saddle and swing back behind it without snagging your shorts or wobbling. 25.8 km This is a long, generally straight in direction, section of trail. 5h 00m, Gotta ride Slickrock. 11mi Weather was a bit warm and winds were high. Rode out and back to overlook. You should bike it at sunset to enjoy the scenery. — 1h 26m, Didn't have time for full loop. • 2h 30m, Solo sesh, met Ty at end of trail with 2 year old strapped to frame haha, Steep. So sick!!! We also offer a more mellow option - please call to request! This is tricky because varying degrees of steepness of the downslope and upslope and the severity of the transition necessitate varying speed and braking. 1737.71 m Down, 17.5 mi The white dots are easy to follow. Slickrock is a lollipop style trail. Gorgeous vi Sunset is a spectacular time to be out, as long as you know you can get back before dark! 11mi 5h 00m, 9.4mi If you absolutely must bring them, bring extra water - make sure they leave the water in the potholes for the local wildlife. Still a hard ride but so worth it — You want to be in the right gear before the transition. 9.7mi • It's unlike most other types of mountain biking trails. 12.2mi, 1600 ft of gain. 424.71 m Up Keeping your weight back means that you avoid the two worst things that can happen; an endo or a side slide out. These require attention. Welcome to Moab!! — and 1 other. 5,697' Up If you are behind the saddle on a downhill, both brakes grab. 10.6mi Didn’t have time to finish The first rule is stay relaxed. Plan to take adequate water, food, a small bike repair kit, headlamp and a jacket. 2182 US-191. The Entrada is home to dangerous dropoffs and vertical exposure, as with the Navajo, but Entrada rides generally require a faith in your skills and equipment that is tantamount to religion. Descending on slickrock: As you roll over the top of your climb check the downside. 2h 00m, so much cardio Watch for bits of sand on the upslope and if the sand at the bottom of the transition is wet, WATCH OUT. Once your tire breaks loose the momentum will carry you down the side. Land Manager: BLM Utah - Moab Field Office, 16.0 mi While you are back there try turning the bike in a circle. It is comprised of a number of layers, the most wonderful of all being red to orange layers that are grippy as can be and smooth as a baby's butt. 870' Down — Banging that inside pedal is right out, and clipping out on the downhill side can mean death and/or dismemberment. Had to get down to Gallup NM for work. The entire trail is very exposed and very crowded. 1,393' Up Navajo Sandstone is generally smooth and rolling due to its support by the Kayenta Sandstone layers beneath, which act much like mylar layers in a bullet proof vest, absorbing the weight of the Navajo with layer upon layer of thin, hard sandstone. 408.96 m Up Moderately steep. 5,701' Down Dreamride offers photos and descriptions of, and day tours in SPECIAL SLICKROCK AREAS. 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