After crossing an arroyo bridge and sliding into the sandy wash bottom of Courthouse you will ride thru the gate marking the Arches NP boundary. The 2-track road winds its way thru the park on a slickrock bench overlooking the canyons of Courthouse then Sevenmile Washes. Desolate feeling with astounding views across the park . The 2nd gate takes you out of the park and into the MOAB Brands Mtn.
This trail is equally interesting riding in the opposite direction. With the goal of making sure that the Rockhopper offers both the best fit and best performance for every person, no matter their measure, we’ve paired each Rockhopper frame size with the optimal wheel size. The result is a Rockhopper to fit every rider and the assurance that every Rockhopper is rolling on the best-handling wheel for its frame size. – Radius CX-7 disc brakes offer confident, consistent braking in any trail condition.
Start the trail at the intersection of the Gold Bar Rim road and the Golden Spike road. Surface is slickrock, sandstone rubble, and sand. Views of the river and Spanish Valley where the road is near the rim. This is the 1st trail in the Mag 7 system.
Yes, class 1 pedal assist eMTB’s are allowed on all of our mountain bike trails. Riders must follow the same rules as those on normal mountain bikes. Whether it’s your first time riding on dirt, or you’re a downhill master, the Mammoth Bike Park delivers the ultimate high-alpine riding experience for everyone. Both men’s and ladies’ mountain bikes offer a wide array of features to ensure the best ride possible.
A biking route now traverses the steep rocky slope facing the highway and has 3 switchbacks, but the grades are easier to ride than the steps. Use the trail as a connection to the Old Highway route. Trail begins at the southern end of the Bar B Loop trail. Follow the dirt road downhill 1/4 mile then turn right at the sign onto singletrack. The hiker-biker junction is at the top of the bluff overlooking the Highway and the Paved Path.
Singletrack ride that goes over hill and dale on slickrock and some closed dirt road. Bar-B Loop trailhead begins at the “Merge” giant ROAD BIKES at the southern end of the Bar-M Loop, across from the Rockin’ A trail. Two spur trails connect to Deadman’s Ridge.
Each of these place different demands on the bike, requiring different designs for optimal performance. MTB development has led to an increase in suspension travel, now often up to 8 inches , and gearing up to 36 speeds, to facilitate giant mountain both climbing and rapid descents. Advances in gearing have also led to a “1x” (pronounced “one-by”) trend, simplifying the gearing to one chainring in the front and a cassette at the rear, typically with 9 to 12 sprockets.