| Utah mountain biking offers some of the best rides | | | | Breaks National Monument, Sidney Valley, Lowder |
| anywhere. In fact, there are those who say that | | | | Ponds, and Red Desert/Tippets Valley. Here the lush |
| Utah is quickly becoming the mountain biking 'capital | | | | forests and alpine meadows is in sharp contrast to |
| of the world', with a number of world famous trails. | | | | the Moab area's red rock desert areas. |
| Perhaps it's time to get out there and see for | | | | Brian Head offers beginner trails such as Twisted |
| yourself... | | | | Forest, and the exhilarating downhill ride along Bunker |
| Some of the more famous rides are of course Slick | | | | Creek, always combined with extraordinary scenery. |
| Rock Bike Trail, and White Rim Trail in Canyonlands | | | | Many other Utah mountain biking trails can be |
| National Park in the Moab area, but there are many | | | | explored in areas like the Grand Staircase Escalante |
| other rides to explore. | | | | National Monument, San Rafael Swell, and |
| The Moab area alone offers a staggering number and | | | | Canyonlands, to name just a few. |
| variety of Utah mountain biking trails, such as Poison | | | | For useful information, presented in an entertaining |
| Spider, Gemini Bridges, and Hurrah Pass. A host of | | | | way, read "Mountain Biking Utah" by Gregg Bromka. |
| other trails make this region an excellent destination | | | | In this revised edition of his book, you can devour |
| for bikers of various abilities. The rides range from | | | | 518 pages of action-packed information, detailing 100 |
| easier half day outings, to more demanding and | | | | Utah mountain biking rides, covering the entire state. |
| technical rides, which may take a number of days. | | | | To quote from the back cover, '...through the |
| Another Utah mountain biking region to explore is the | | | | Wasatch Mountains near Salt Lake City, you can |
| Zion area. | | | | enjoy endless vistas atop Brian Head Resort, and |
| Zion National Park features some of the world's most | | | | discover Moab's redrock splendor in and around |
| stunning rock formations, and other natural wonders. | | | | Arches and Canyonlands national parks'. Gregg |
| Mountain biking here offers views of landmarks such | | | | Bromka describe Utah mountain biking as only he can, |
| as the Subway, the Narrows, and the Great White | | | | further whetting your appetite with a number of |
| Throne. | | | | photos and maps. |
| Gooseberry Mesa above Zion National Park has been | | | | Another great product to introduce you to the area, |
| called the best new trail in America. This Utah | | | | or to show back home to non-riding friends, is a |
| mountain biking trail includes an easy out-and-back | | | | 45-minute video, 'Utah Mountain Biking'. Short clips of |
| ride, or a more challenging technical single-track loop. | | | | 30 of the regions most-loved trails have been filmed. |
| Just when you think you have exhausted the Utah | | | | Details are given about the location of the trail, and |
| mountain biking possibilities, you discover the Brian | | | | you will almost feel as if you are on the trail, as |
| Head area. There's the town of Brian Head - with a | | | | footage of riders are shown. |
| permanent population of just over 100 - sitting at | | | | The region offers something for everyone. There is |
| nearly 1000 feet. You can't miss Brian Head Peak | | | | a vast amount of riding to be done. Be sure to set |
| which rises to a dizzying 11,307 feet. | | | | aside enough time for Utah mountain biking! |
| The spectacular and rugged Utah mountain biking | | | | For more information visit Best-Mountain-Biking. |
| area surrounding Brian Head, includes the Cedar | | | | |