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Mega Steps: Short Loop

Moab

A quick rip on Klondike Bluffs' rowdiest descent.

Mountain Biking Severe

Distance
11 km
Ascent
239 m
Descent
240 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
1.4 km
High Point
1.6 km
Gradient
Mega Steps: Short Loop Map

Mega Steps is easily the best advanced-level mountain bike trail in the Klondike Bluffs Trail System. This ripping trail begins with some up-and-down singletrack along the top of the ridge, then it makes a hard left turn and absolutely blasts straight back down the ridge side to the valley below!

Description

This is the fastest, most consistent descent in the Klondike Bluffs Trail System. It includes endless rock gardens with fast slabs of rippled slickrock interspersed in between. In fact, there's very little dirt to be found on this raucous trail. Combine the high speeds, slab surfing, and technical challenge, and this is a true advanced-level gem!

The nearby Alaska trail might appear to offer a similar ride style, but Alaska features several punchy climbs mixed into the descent, which can harsh the flow a bit. For true downhill ripping, Mega Steps is where it's at.

If you're looking for a quick hit of gnar, the route shown here is the shortest, most efficient way to ride Mega Steps. The ride begins from the Klondike Bluffs North trailhead by rolling along the Dino Flow trail to Baby Steps North. The climb might be fairly steep to get up Baby Steps, but it's a quick grind up the ridge to reach the beginning of Mega Steps.

If, on the other hand, you're looking for a longer ride that still includes this fantastic descent, try the Klondike Bluffs Sampler ride.

Difficulty

Severe

Widely variable, narrow trail tread with steeper grades and unavoidable obstacles of 15in/38cm tall or less. Obstacles may include unavoidable bridges 24in/61cm wide or less, large rocks, gravel, difficult root sections, and more. Ideal for advanced-level riders.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between March and November

Features

  • Technical
  • Picturesque
  • Singletrack
  • Drops
  • Rock Rolls
  • Rock Slabs
  • Rock Gardens

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