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Moab

White Rim in a day, from Moab

Mountain Biking Difficult

Distance: 270 km
Ascent: 2.9 km
Descent: 2.9 km
Duration: 1 day +

Low Point: 1.2 km
High Point: 1.9 km
Gradient: 4˚

This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done in March, April, September, October and November. From a low point of 1.2 km to the maximum altitude of 1.9 km, the route covers 270 km, 2948 vertical metres of ascent and 2948 vertical metres of descent.

Description

We start in town and do a BIG lollypop loop of the White Rim Trail

Difficulty

Difficult

Mostly stable trail tread with some variability featuring larger and more unavoidable obstacles that may include, but not be limited to: bigger stones, roots, steps, and narrow curves. Compared to lower intermediate, technical difficulty is more advanced and grades of slopes are steeper. Ideal for upper intermediate riders.

Medium Exposure

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

Remoteness

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

Best time to visit

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