Moab sits conveneintly along the route from Telluride to Park City so why now take a long layover and thaw out in the desert? Another hiker friend, Leah, has been van-lifing in Moab for a few years and showed me some sweet camp spots and recommended some hikes that were off the beaten path. I was really kicking myself for not bringing my climbing gear as there are some world class crags nearby.
Captain Ahab mountain biking
There are also some world-class biking trails so I rented a mountain bike to hit some of those gems. Moab truly is a outdoor recreation mecca! First was a loop around the Captain Ahab area down Kane Creek Blvd. It had some nice views.
Hike to Pinto Arch and Corona Arch
Another day I went to hike and when I got to the trailhead for Pinto Arch and Corona Arch, I realized it was Saturday because the parking lots were fully packed with cars. Some trail crews had a tent set up to tell hikers the importance of Leave No Trace Principles. One of them noticed my Triple Crown hat and cut the others off “Wait, you’re a Triple Crowner? You know this stuff, carry on!”
SLICKROCK Trail
I was hungry for another bike ride so I rented one again and went to the Sand Flats to ride the famous Slickrock Trail. Years ago, my friend Diego and I camped here. My GoPro was pointed a little too far down for most of the ride so the footage isn’t the best. But I felt great being out there on a pedal-powered bike instead of a gas-guzzling ATV which are the more popular ride in the area.
The Portal hike
I took some quick hikes near town and one was up the rim along the Westside. It is called the Portal and offers a great vista of the town. It is also a populat mountain biking trail with a very dangerous rock that has the tendency to send riders right over a 200ft tall cliff.
Four days seemed like ample time for a break from skiing, and the snow season was coming to an end, so I bounced up towards Salt Lake City to check out the massive resort known as Park City.
