This ride was simply incredible. It was a lot like Gooseberry but was a little shorter. Whoever marked it out did a great job totally maximizing a fairly small area of excellent terrain. It is a loop that wanders in and around a small slick rock mesa.
It was much warmer today as well with temperatures almost breaking 60 degrees Fahrenheit. There were still frozen pools however.
The route followed the edge against a number of small canyons and the rim edge as well. It was a very 3 dimensional feeling ride.
Like gooseberry, there were lots of small slick rock domes and bowls to play in.
And the backdrop was spectacular as it was right on the border of Zion National Park. In fact there is talk of the whole area being added to the part which would be a huge shame as that would mean no more mountain biking.
Amber rolling into a bowl.
This is a steeper than it looks entry into a steep chute.
Overall this ride was a must-do ride. Sadly it seems inevitable that access will be lost as there was a lot of development going on close by and the national park is right on top of it as well. If you get a chance definitely ride it while it is available.
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