Pipe Dream Trail in Moab

[Sombeech]

From what I've gathered, the Pipe Dream mountain bike trail in Moab is a relatively new trail. From what I rode, I really liked it. It was all singletrack, had just the right amount of technicality in the trail, and it was right there on the edge of town.

Unfortunately my rear derailleur crapped out on me and I had to turn around with only a couple of miles down. The total trail one way is @ 4.7 but most riders will start at the Northern trailhead, ride South and then return.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DcraoZ-_P4&feature=youtu.be

Route map courtesy of Bruce at UMB

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=216618321838592174102.0004d8c53012b8558e82 8&msa=0

Thanks to @neilether (http://www.bogley.com/forum/member.php?u=781) for the additional trail info

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[moab mark]

Can't open the map?

[Sombeech]

Can't open the map?

It's set to public, are you viewing from a mobile device? If so I'm going to add a link so you can click on it and will open in your device's native map app.

Until I get that done, copy the link between the "Savedmap" tags and paste in your mobile browser.

Or, while on the thread in Tapatalk, go to the options and "Web View"

[moab mark]

On tapatalk

[accadacca]

Looks like a fun trail. :2thumbs:

[Sombeech]

Hey Mark, any luck on opening the map? Here's a direct link

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=216618321838592174102.0004d8c53012b8558e82 8&msa=0

[tallsteve]

I haven't ridden it yet. Why the 'Advanced Technical' rating. Looks pretty buttery-smooth in your photos.

[moab mark]

It worked.

[Sombeech]

I haven't ridden it yet. Why the 'Advanced Technical' rating. Looks pretty buttery-smooth in your photos.

I really don't know. Personally i thought it was easier than the Slickrock trail. Maybe because of some of the sharp turns and exposure. Or maybe the trail makers put that up hoping to boost up some of the hype.

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[tallsteve]

Interesting. I guess I should add it to my bucket list but, at the top of my list to ride next is 7-Up / Bull Run.

[Sombeech]

video added

[zzyzx]

... cool vivo, Beech! :)
Nice trail. GoPro 3 vivo?

Gesendet von meinem HTC One X mit Tapatalk 2

[chromehead58]

Nice video...but what happened to your hair...i been out of commission for a while, so maybe its old news, but dude, there just aren't many of us left....so will you do this again. Went to ride it in January, but had too much snow on it, heading down this weekend...so I don't want to waist my time on no fun trails...lol

[Sombeech]

I cut my hair about 4 years ago lol

[accadacca]

Awesome video! :popcorn:

[chromehead58]

Man was the last time I saw you? Well hope to run into you more this year....until then keep your eyes on trail

[moab mark]

Does anyone know about the trail on the left up on the hill when coming into town?

[moab mark]

Does anyone know about the trail on the left up on the hill when coming into town?

[neilether]

I haven't ridden it yet. Why the 'Advanced Technical' rating. Looks pretty buttery-smooth in your photos.

Many tight turns with pretty close exposure, not necessarily of the deadly variety but more the "seriously mess you up" variety. Lots of power ups with some loose-ish rock stacks. Good fun. Probably more upper-intermediate level trail in my opinion.

[Sombeech]

Does anyone know about the trail on the left up on the hill when coming into town?

The Pipeline trail is lower on the hill from Pipe Dream and sometimes gets confused.

The Moab Rim trail is higher up on top of the plateau but doesn't connect, and is not visible.

From UMB
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/maps/MoabRim-PipeDream-LRes.jpg

[tallsteve]

Many tight turns with pretty close exposure, not necessarily of the deadly variety but more the "seriously mess you up" variety. Lots of power ups with some loose-ish rock stacks. Good fun. Probably more upper-intermediate level trail in my opinion.

Thanks, Neil. That makes more sense.

[moab mark]

The Pipeline trail is lower on the hill from Pipe Dream and sometimes gets confused.

The Moab Rim trail is higher up on top of the plateau but doesn't connect, and is not visible.



From UMB
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/maps/MoabRim-PipeDream-LRes.jpg
Wrong trail this is up on the hill on the North side of town. It is up above Super 8 motel area. Saw some guys up there riding a trail. When you look close it really stands out.

[Sombeech]

Wrong trail this is up on the hill on the North side of town. It is up above Super 8 motel area. Saw some guys up there riding a trail. When you look close it really stands out.

Hmmm, well the Slickrock trail is just up on top, across the street from the Super 8 but you wouldn't be able to see it from there. Not sure.

Wait, where does Porcupine Rim come out?

[moab mark]

It's not porcupine or slick rock. Was there the other day and saw guys riding on it again.

[moab mark]

Channel 5 news just showed a video that showed the trail I am talking about. They were discussing upheaval dome.

[neilether]

It's not porcupine or slick rock. Was there the other day and saw guys riding on it again.

Can you post a Google Earth coordinate so we can see exactly what you are talking about?

[Kmason]

smooth! makes me remember fantasy island in tucson! so lame... our bikes got stolen the first month we moved to slc. can't wait to ride single track w/ no roots in the trails! thnx for the re-inspiration!

[brettyb]

Looks like a sweet trail, thanks for sharing. Is it non-motorized only?

[Sombeech]

I do believe it's non motorized. It looks like either foot traffic or mountain bikes, but it was really built for bikes in mind. Equestrians are asked to stay off of the trail too.

[neilether]

Does anyone know about the trail on the left up on the hill when coming into town?

Finally some real information:

http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/prospector-moab.htm

[Sombeech]

Finally some real information:

http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/prospector-moab.htm
Cool, that looks like a nice little trail.