Pipe Dream Trail in Moab

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03-31-2013, 12:14 AM
Sombeech

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Pipe Dream Trail in Moab

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=6Dcra...ature=youtu.be

Route map courtesy of Bruce at UMB

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Thanks to @neilether for the additional trail info

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03-31-2013, 03:12 PM
moab mark

Can't open the map?
03-31-2013, 03:17 PM
Sombeech

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Originally Posted by moab mark

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"
03-31-2013, 03:24 PM
moab mark

On tapatalk
03-31-2013, 05:10 PM
accadacca

Looks like a fun trail. :2thumbs:
04-01-2013, 08:58 AM
Sombeech

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

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid...8558e828&msa=0
04-01-2013, 10:23 AM
tallsteve

I haven't ridden it yet. Why the 'Advanced Technical' rating. Looks pretty buttery-smooth in your photos.
04-01-2013, 10:25 AM
moab mark

It worked.
04-01-2013, 10:47 AM
Sombeech

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallsteve

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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04-01-2013, 11:07 AM
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.
04-01-2013, 09:28 PM
Sombeech

video added
04-02-2013, 06:16 AM
zzyzx

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

Gesendet von meinem HTC One X mit Tapatalk 2
04-02-2013, 01:10 PM
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
04-02-2013, 01:50 PM
Sombeech

I cut my hair about 4 years ago lol
04-03-2013, 10:38 AM
accadacca

Awesome video! :popcorn:
04-03-2013, 10:58 AM
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
04-10-2013, 07:15 AM
moab mark

Does anyone know about the trail on the left up on the hill when coming into town?
04-10-2013, 07:32 AM
moab mark

Does anyone know about the trail on the left up on the hill when coming into town?
04-10-2013, 07:42 AM
neilether

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallsteve

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.
04-10-2013, 09:20 AM
Sombeech

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Originally Posted by moab mark

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/tr...Dream-LRes.jpg
04-10-2013, 09:26 AM
tallsteve

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Originally Posted by neilether

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.
04-10-2013, 03:10 PM
moab mark

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sombeech

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/tr...Dream-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.
04-15-2013, 06:22 AM
Sombeech

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Originally Posted by moab mark

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?
04-16-2013, 05:47 PM
moab mark

It's not porcupine or slick rock. Was there the other day and saw guys riding on it again.
04-16-2013, 09:14 PM
moab mark

Channel 5 news just showed a video that showed the trail I am talking about. They were discussing upheaval dome.
04-17-2013, 07:50 AM
neilether

Quote:

Originally Posted by moab mark

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?
05-10-2013, 12:59 AM
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!
06-05-2013, 07:53 PM
brettyb

Looks like a sweet trail, thanks for sharing. Is it non-motorized only?
06-06-2013, 10:04 PM
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.
10-25-2013, 08:04 AM
neilether

Quote:

Originally Posted by moab mark

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/tr...ector-moab.htm
10-25-2013, 09:41 AM
Sombeech

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilether

Finally some real information:

http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/tr...ector-moab.htm

Cool, that looks like a nice little trail.