Its tough to write a single book about all of the mountain biking available in utah, so the author and editor must cut out some trails and cut back on some of the information on the trails that are included. Within minutes, you can enjoy a round of golf at one of ten courses, explore over 500 miles of trails and bikeways, ski worldclass downhill slopes, go sightseeing at antelope island state park and the great salt lake, or enjoy family fun at seven. The tour of utah and lotoja races showcase utahs best scenic roads. Road biking, mountain biking in utahs dixie, favorite. Road biking in moab moab utah road bike information psb. Experienced cyclists can do the famous ride to lake louise and back, while there is a large variety of recreational bike rides for the average person to. Our utah national parks map is a best seller and for a reason. Each and every ride is guided and supported according to the needs and desires of the private solo, couple or small group of no more than four. The namesake of the park, the joshua tree, thrives in the higher and cooler mojave. Utah has so many incredible stretches of roads for your two wheels, it can be.
Best national parks best rides in national parks bicycling. Monte from utah mountain biking adventures was my guide and we headed to little creek mesa. The ultimate moab, utah travel guide outside online. More than 40 of the areas greatest offroad bicycle rides regional mountain biking series david crowell 4. Since 1995, we have been preparing high quality adventure publications for moab, estes park, and grand county, colorado. Hes the president of the local imba chapter and has an. That landscape makes capitol reef country perfect for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, atv tours, hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, or just a quiet picnic. For more great deals on guidebooks by globe pequot press, please browse our globe pequot press books page. Highest rated places of interest or tour operators on tripadvisor, promoting those where there is at least one tour or. Its a oneofakind ride that transitions from red rock desert to green valley plateaus, and concludes with pines trees and the possibility of snow in the offseason. A guide to the states best bike rides road biking series. The most popular trails are white rim road, poison spider trail and squaw peak road.
Road biking utah is a quality addition to the globe pequot press lineup. Dirt bike riding and motorcycle trails discover moab, utah. Canyoneering adventure near zion national park, ut. These include the incredible strangler fig, the cabbage and royal palm and many more. The roads around west mountain have hosted stages of the tour of utah for the pros, and annual local road cycling events for amateurs. Utah biking utah bike and utah mountain bike information. This is one of the few rides in this book that does not begin. The cedar mountains offers great riding and solitude the cedar mountain wilderness is about 52 miles or 45 minutes west of downtown salt lake city, utah. Purchase utah national park maps, stickers, and books. Road bicyclists of all abilities, and rollerbladers, too, can be found spinning effortlessly along the paved davis county causeway to antelope island state park. For the 5 th year in a row, the final stage of the tour of utah begins and ends in park city. Dreamride offers road bicycling day tours and vacations based from moab, utah for private parties only. Best road biking trails near ogden, utah alltrails. Aug 04, 2014 though most often associated with mountain biking, utah is no slouch when it comes to road cycling cycle touring, either.
Road races, bicycle centuries, gran fondos, enduros, downhill racing, mountain biking mtb. Find the top rated bike trails in utah, whether youre looking for an easy short bike trail or a long bike trail, youll find what youre looking for. The king road mountain biking trail in park city, utah takes riders from main street, to an abandoned mine, across a ski resort, and to shadow lake. Feb 03, 2019 the ultimate moab, utah travel guide moab has come into its own as one of americas great multisport destinations. Central utah this area of southern utah has a diversity of landscape like no other area in the state red rock formations and canyons, pristine meadows, alpine forests, as well as lush green valleys. The map shows all trails, campsites, and recreational features, plus ratings and mileage for mountain biking trails and junctiontojunction road and trail mileage. A guide to the areas best mountain and road bike guides. It was a muggy sunday evening, and we ate a few bugs along the way, especially by the river, but it was a great training ride.
More than 40 of the areas greatest off road bicycle rides regional mountain biking series david crowell 4. The information on the trails that are included in this book is acceptable, but the book needs to be updated and expansion. Over its seven stages, the race takes in some of the most varied and beautiful landscapes in the. Mountain biking utah rev state mountain biking series. To reach the trailhead from main street in moab, turn east and go 0. Start junction of hwy 191 and 279 4 miles north of poison spider bicycles. To shorten this ride, drive in a few miles to any of the numerous parking places along hwy 279. These trails illustrated topographic maps are the most comprehensive recreational maps for the recreation areas of moab, utah. Utah road cycling quick trips and top routes visit utah.
Road biking utah cycling national parks visit utah. Cycling utah utah mountain biking, utah road biking, utah. See more ideas about utah, guide book and salt lake county. Beautiful scenery, lungbusting terrain, and an elevation of roughly 7,000 feet combine to make park city a rewarding and incredibly challenging place to test. Road biking routes in banff national park 10adventures. Deer valley resort, home of great mountain biking and skiing, will be adding new mountain biking trails this summer. Mountain biking utah falcon guide by gregg bromka list price.
Our destinations are chosen by outdoors experts who live and play in moab, so youre sure to find the top adventures and maybe even a few local secrets. Make sure to hop on the bike path at grandstaff canyon. A guide to the states best bike rides cottrell, wayne author paperback 2010. The news that park city is a great area for road biking is no surprise to locals, however. Cycling suggestions covered in this section represent only a sampling of the routes and terrain opportunities available for bicycle exploration. Our paved roads generally have little traffic and the terrain varies from mild to wild, with flats, rolling. Road biking in moab trail conditions bike school day tours book a shuttle. For the botanist you will find a section on the native, as well as a few of the invasive species, found on these barrier islands. Watch utah cyclist tj eisenhart climb zion national park s kolob terrace road. This route down rolling rural roads, alongside lakes, and through orchards is a staple ride for utah county road cyclists. Engineering 12 mining and minerals 43 uranium and vanadium 9 coal resources 49 fossil energy 2. Although moab is renowned for its epic mountain biking, road cyclists now have increased access to the same spectacular scenery with the recent completion of the moab canyon pathway. The subjects of the books had a variety of themes that included racing, touring, urban cycling, and. Globe pequot press has been in the publishing industry for many years, and the globe pequot press.
Over its seven stages, the race takes in some of the most varied and beautiful landscapes in the united states lakes, deserts, canyons. My top 5 bicycle touring books cycling west cycling utah. Whether you ride for fun or like to push the pace for training, moab has some of the best road bike riding in the west. Having fun is part of our job, and we hope our books help you have fun too. Wayne d cottrell offers detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides in utah, from easy afternoon jaunts to multiday tours. Founded in 1995, the xmen have been a fixture on the utah road cycling scene ever since, winning state and national championships along the way. Road biking completes his love for pedaling two wheels. Gregg bromka was bitten by the mountain biking bug when he reluctantly rode moabs slickrock trail with his buddies in the mid1980s. Took the kids and the wife for a bike ride from the riverdale parking lot southeast towards the adams trailhead and had a great time.
National parks of utah hiking books salt lake hiking books 5 wasatch hiking books 3 uinta hiking books 2 nearby states hiking books 18 outdoor activities 5 camping, cookouts, and ghost stories books 19 fishing and boating books 15 river guides 9 rock climbing books 3 mountain biking books 6 atv and ohv books 9 hunting. The route is entirely on state highways and national park roads, so the pavement is generally smooth. If you dont want to ride the entire loop, drive to the castle valley road intersection and park there are a few places safely off the road. Sep 21, 20 mori kessler serves as a senior reporter for st. Heres how to make the most out of a visit, from pedaling its worldclass. Wayne d cottrell offers detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides in. A book full of behindthescenes stories from various cycling races which range from the interesting to simply hilarious to somewhat unbelievable, this is classic carlton. Though most often associated with mountain biking, utah is no slouch when it comes to road cycling cycle touring, either. For more great deals on guidebooks by globe pequot press, please browse our. These books from the professionals at globe pequot press are written by experts in the industry who are thrilled to discuss their knowhow with you. Explore the best cycling destinations around around salt lake city, ut, including emigration canyon, little cottonwood canyon and wasatch boulevard. Enjoy our selection of water and tear resistant maps for arches, canyonlands, capitol reef, bryce canyon, and zion. Jul 10, 2016 for the 5 th year in a row, the final stage of the tour of utah begins and ends in park city.
From quick rides to allday epics, let our experts help you find the perfect roads. These books are available at the moab information center, and can also be purchased in advance online from canyonlands natural history association. The best road biking in joshua tree national park 10adventures. Gps doesnt always work out in the middle of nowhere utah, so plan accordingly. Cycling west is a print publication and website that works to grow, connect, and inform the cycling community in utah, idaho, wyoming. This is a good, general guide book for overall road cycling in utah.
The ultimate moab, utah travel guide moab has come into its own as one of americas great multisport destinations. A guide to moab, utahs greatest offroad bicycle rides 8015373320 local phone 1888utahmap toll free. Moab road biking introduction the secret is outand skinny tires are in. A guide to the states best bike rides cottrell, wayne author paperback 2010 cottrell, wayne on. Road biking, mountain biking in utahs dixie, favorite routes. Road rides and maps archive cycling west cycling utah. Take a left on utah hwy 128 as it winds its way back to moab. Joshua tree national park in southern california is an incredibly interesting combination of two different desert environments. Just look to the tour of utah, one of only five ucisanctioned, multistage, north american pro cycling events in 2014. The pavement is rough in a few places so stay focused. Mountain biking utahs wasatch front by gregg bromka, off road publications 2003, 320 pages. Paved bike paths are popping up all over the state providing bikers, walkers and runners a way to experience the outdoors away from traffic. The 10 best utah hiking trails with photos tripadvisor.
Mountain biking utahs wasatch front by gregg bromka, offroad publications 2003, 320 pages. Request a few more visitor guides, or complete the form below to receive your guides by mail. Road biking in utah is an extraordinary way to explore the beauty of the states national parks and other natural areas. Gravity logic, a bike resort by cycling utah on no comment. Since then he has developed an obsession with utah trails and has written more than a halfdozen guidebooks, the latest being mountain biking utah s wasatch front and mountain biking park city and beyond. George news, having previously contributed as a writer and interim editor in 201112, and an assistant editor from 2012 to mid2014. Mountain biking utahfalcon guide by gregg bromka list price. Rootsrated explores the best cycling and road biking in moab.
Ride park city, antelope island, desert roads through national parks, and lots, lots more. Utah mountain biking adventures virgin 2020 all you. The source for road and mountain bicycling information in utah and the. Utah office of tourism council hall, capitol hill, 300 n. It details more than 65 miles of hiking and biking trails hidden throughout the islands. A guide to moab, utah s greatest off road bicycle rides 8015373320 local phone 1888utahmap toll free. Free shipping on due to covid19, orders may be delayed. State street, salt lake city, ut 84114 18002001160. Northern utah just north of salt lake city, davis county is known as the ultimate playground for fun, entertainment, and outdoor adventure. Since that time i have read a half dozen books per year with bicycling as a significant or complete subject of the book.
The low desert, or colorado desert, covers the eastern side of the park and consists of land below 3,000 m, while the rest of the park is the mojave desert, or high desert. The subjects of the books had a variety of themes that included racing, touring, urban cycling, and some that were simply good literature. Dreamride supplies uncanny knowledge of the area, the roads, the weather and road bicycling equipment. The snowbasin road is an advancedlevel hill climb rising to the base of snowbasin ski area. Road biking utah is stuffed with all of the facts which you will need to become an expert. The road book cycling almanack by ned boulting and cillian kelly.