Descends about 160 ft then climbs 70 ft to meet Red Hot and Hotdog trails at the crest of the red ridge. From the north end the trail descends about 150 ft with an average grade of 6%. The ~90-ft climb back to Cross Canyon includes a couple of short ascents with a grade of 15%+.
Multiple speeds make those hills attainable, and twist shifters are easy to manage even when you’re concentrating on the road. Mountain bikes are also designed to be lightweight yet stable, so you can handle even those hard bumps and turns. You’ll have the stopping power you need, too, thanks to both front and rear linear pull brakes. Trek’s new Supercaliber is the latest attempt to create the ultimate XC race bike by merging the best attributes of a hardtail and full suspension frame into one. And based on our rides, it’s the closest yet to that best-of-both-worlds machine with 60mm of rear travel.
It is sometimes bumpy, very technical, physically demanding, and incredibly fun. If you decide it is above your comfort level you can bail at 4 places where it intersects other trails. Typical features of a mountain bike are very wide tyres. The original 26 inch wheel diameter with ~2.125″ width is increasingly being displaced by 29 inch wheels with ~2.35″ width , as well as the 27.5 inch wheel diameter with ~2.25 widths . Mountain bikes with 24 inch wheels are also available, sometimes for dirt jumping, or as a junior bike. The critical angles in bicycle geometry are the head angle , and the seat tube angle .
You will descend almost 500 feet in less than 3/4 mile. Ride the line that marks the trail to protect plants and soil! To reach the trailhead off of the Bar-M Loop, orient yourself on the maps provided and follow the signs. To reach North 40 from the north end of Circle O, ride across the Bar-M loop onto the O to 40 connector. Moderately easy with a few interesting turns into hidden valleys and through drainages.
Mostly for intermediate and advanced intermediate riders, not because of technical difficulty, but for psychological difficulty. The lower section is easier than the upper section. The trails are narrow and built into a steep broken, rubbly sandstone slope. Falling down this slope would be painful. Because of the occasional steep grade and sandy surface on the upper trail, it is aerobically and technically challenging.
900 ft of climbing throughout its entirety; riders can expect a good descent at the beginning with a meandering climb back to the TH. It’s not a bad idea to bring extra water and plan on this ride taking you a little longer giant mountain than expected. Smooth dirt trail with gentle dips and curves. This is the 3rd trail in the Mag 7 system. Surface mostly sandstone; terrain Pinion and Juniper forest. Traverses drainages, ridges, and broad ledges.
Stay on the trail to protect microbiotic soil gardens. Trial intersects Little Canyon ST about 1/2 mile giant KIDS BIKES before it ends. Turn left to return to Arth’s Corner Trail or turn right to proceed to Gold Bar ST.