Fat Tire Dreamin'
Mountain Bike Moab and the National Parks of Southern Utah.
An 8 day adventure offered September, October, May and June!
Departs Salt Lake City.
Trip Highlights
Enjoy some of the best mountain bike trails of the southwest including Gooseberry Mesa, Thunder Mountain, and the Slickrock and Porcupine Rim Trails of Moab, UT.
Itinerary
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Day 1
Depart Salt Lake City...We start this fantastic trip by picking up you and your fellow Adventurers in Salt Lake City. We'll prep you for your adventure and then enjoy a comfortable journey to our first destination...
Day 2
Thunder Mountain... Perhaps the most picturesque singletrack in the country, Thunder Mountain is unforgettable! Located on a high plateau, this trail winds through red rock sandstone spires called hoodoos. End the day with a cook out and campfire under the starry sky.
Day 3
Gooseberry Mesa... This great trail (with Zion National Park as a backdrop) with its technical twists and sand stone sectors is said to rival Slickrock Trail, and has been touted as the best trail in Southern Utah...decide for yourself! Here’s your introduction to the unique terrain, called slickrock. Actually, slickrock is not slick at all. To the eye, it appears to be slick sculpted sandstone, but its surface is like coarse sandpaper. It's the stickiest thing your tires will ever touch!
Day 4
Gemini Bridges... Nestled in the heart of Utah's Canyonlands, this trail is a mixture of fire road, slickrock, and amazing scenery! It’s a great intro ride that will acclimate you to the area’s unique terrain. A killer descent leads you to amazing views from the top of the twin sandstone formations that give this trail it's name. (20miles) Ride into the unique town of Moab, and become acquainted with your new home base for the week!
Or...The Sovereign Singletrack is one of Moab's newest trails. This challenging narrow singletrack trail combines dirt, open rock, ledges, climbs, and views. This ride has a good sampling of every type of riding -- fast singletrack, technical sections, sand digs, stiff climbs and open slickrock. It is one of Moab's finest!
Day 5
Hurrah Pass... This fun little jaunt (33miles) through red rock country takes you to one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the area, Anticline Overlook, high above the Colorado River. Later, we’ll roast marshmallows at a campfire and gaze at the starry night from our perch above Moab at Slickrock Campground just a 1/4 mile from tomorrow’s trail...
Day 6
Moab's Slickrock Trail... The Greek Deities had Olympus, and the gods of mountain biking must surely dwell here. Twelve miles of uninterrupted sticky sandstone waves for your fat tires. This ride is hard & heavenly! Later, cool off in a pool, or wander into town for an ice cream or to sample more of the local brews!
Day 7
Moab's Porcupine Rim... Ride this local epic with dynamic views of the La Sal Mountains and Castle Rock. Locals think this is the best ride in town...we agree! Like a phenomenal roller coaster, this trail climbs 3 miles and summits at the canyon rim, then gives way to miles and miles of hair raising downhill! We’ll take an evening ride with John on his unique Unimog to the best spot in Moab to watch the sunset, high above the Colorado River, as the end of our adventure draws near. ($30) Click Here for info on optional activities
Day 8
We'll roll back into Salt Lake City by noon, and say our goodbyes.
Trip Dates And Pricing
$965 +7.8% tax
Departs and returns to Salt Lake City. Trip price includes all park entrance and camping fees, and 70% of the meals.
Fat Tire Dreamin'
2009 Dates coming soon!
