Regardless, after navigating the short stretch of dirt road and the steep canyon, you'll find yourself on the delightful rim trails. The lollipop loop route shown here follows Rim Reaper to Rim Rambler, Rim Rock, Rim Runner, Rim Rock again, Rim Rambler again, Rim Reaper again, and back to the trailhead via the Cove Wash crossing.

When you finally get to the goods, you'll find delightful bike-optimized singletrack that winds along the edges of the mesas, offering spectacular views in all directions. Some small rock gardens keep the riding interesting, but most of the singletrack is quite smooth and flowing. Even the rocky bits consist of embedded rock slabs that are easy to negotiate.

Be sure to savor your time on the far mesas, as the views are absolutely spectacular! The far southwestern corner of this ride leads to a stunning overlook, which provides the perfect mid-ride snack stop.

If this 7.4-mile lollipop route isn't enough for you, you can always choose to loop around the mesas an extra time before you head back. Or, add on Barrel Run or Suicidal Tendencies, which run in the other direction from the Cove Wash Trailhead. The choice is up to you!