Well- we made it back. Four days of long, hard scenic rides. Our goal was to cover some new ground - and cover it we did. Camp was at Cow Skin up near Dewey Bridge - a pretty remote spot, but located close to the stuff we wanted to ride. On arrival we did Pole Canyon Rim as a warm up - not as long or as technical as Top of the World, but great views down the river. We added a little mileage tracing the Dolores River up from the confluence with the Colorado - 14 miles. Day 2 was the long grind to the Dolores River Overlook - 23 miles, 2 Cottonwood Canyons and great views. Day 3 was the epic Fisher Mesa Trail. This ride had it all, snow, sand, cliffs, grass and killer views. It starts with 6 miles of fine singletrack that makes UPS and LPS look weak by comparison - ends at the mesa tip overlooking Fisher Towers all the way to Moab. 22 miles and lots of vertical. Day 4 - back in Colorado and Rabbit Valley - the Rim Trail and lots of sand. One of the best trips ever! enjoy!
Camp at Cow Skin
Pole Canyon Rim
Cottonwood canyon on the way to the Dolores Overlook
The Highpoint on the Dolores Trail looking into Colorado
Another Cottonwood Canyon looking to Porc Rim
Lunch looking down on the Dolores
Somebody loved these dogs - Miles from nowhere.
Start of Fisher Mesa trail - 8,300 feet
Looking to Beaver Mesa from Fisher Mesa
Fisher Mesa Singletrack - puts UPS and LPS to shame
Overlooking Fisher Valley
Slickrock treat on the way out
Sometimes it's easier to drive - sometimes not
Mary jane Canyon overlook
Riding the Seregeti to the end of Fisher Mesa
End of the trail looking towards Arches and Moab
The Pay off - back side of the Titan
The snow climb back out - cold
Fire - warm!
sandy riding at Rabbit Valley - nice way to finish it out.
Camp at Cow Skin
Pole Canyon Rim
Cottonwood canyon on the way to the Dolores Overlook
The Highpoint on the Dolores Trail looking into Colorado
Another Cottonwood Canyon looking to Porc Rim
Lunch looking down on the Dolores
Somebody loved these dogs - Miles from nowhere.
Start of Fisher Mesa trail - 8,300 feet
Looking to Beaver Mesa from Fisher Mesa
Fisher Mesa Singletrack - puts UPS and LPS to shame
Overlooking Fisher Valley
Slickrock treat on the way out
Sometimes it's easier to drive - sometimes not
Mary jane Canyon overlook
Riding the Seregeti to the end of Fisher Mesa
End of the trail looking towards Arches and Moab
The Pay off - back side of the Titan
The snow climb back out - cold
Fire - warm!
sandy riding at Rabbit Valley - nice way to finish it out.