Grand Junction Mt. Bike Trails

Mountain biking in Grand Junction. WHOA! Ryan said they were some of the best trails he has ridden within the last few years. Here is his review of the trails:

“With a mixture of spectacular views, challenging downhills and extremely flowing trails – Grand Junctions trails rival some of the best in the world. I started going up the main trail, 1,000 vertical feet, and connected to Eagle’s Wing trail which overhangs cliffs and a great view of the valley below. Too bad I couldn’t look that much because focus was required for the technical downhill. From here I followed this back to the main trail and crossed over to continue onto Holy Cross trail – which the local informed us is seen in many magazines – I can tell why because it meanders through giant boulders with tight rock paved downhills that produce a flowing feel. There were many options; from rocks to jump over and berms to rail. This trail winded up with some mellow turns over the mesas back into the parking lot.”

Why not K 3/5 Road ?

From here we packed up the car and headed off to Fruita. Due to eery looking weather and still being tired we decided to do another round of disc golf. The Fruita course was much shorter, only 9 holes, and challenging because we had to search to find each hole.

We then headed to Moab the 100 mile trip was not without its excitements. We stopped at the border of Utah to take some pictures and a historic site with dinosaur fossils Both were pretty fun and made the trip much more enjoyable. When we were almost to Moab we had to make one more stop at a giant sand hill which we climbed up and ran down. After several falls we were covered with sand and at the bottom of the hill. We shock off like wet dogs got back in our mobile home and headed the last few miles to Moab.

Dinosaur Imprints

In Moab we quickly found a campsite along the river which we claimed and then headed into to to get some dinner. We landed upon a place called Zax. were we ordered the pizza buffet. As we sat there gorging on pizza we couldn’t help but see from the patio all the cars go by and be jealous. Jealous of it all, one car would pass full of bikes while the next was fully loaded with rafts and kayaks.

we officially smell and need showers

We left dinner feeling several pounds heavier then when we started and headed to the local laundry mat. This is were we sit now watching our clothes go around and keeping you all up to date and worry free. After this we plan on heading back to camp and falling asleep next to the campfire. We will wake up early to rock climb, followed by a long road ride through Arches National Park. Can’t wait!