Utah is chock full of sweet mountain biking areas, yet some are totally overlooked. Sure you can go to obvious places like Moab or Hurricane for some spring riding, but why not visit one of the hidden gems of Utah in the San Rafael Swell? That’s exactly the reason locals have organized the San...
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It’s desert time in Utah! If you haven’t already made a trip to the eye popping amusement park that is Utah’s red rock canyon country, then chances are you’ve got one planned. However, if you can’t decide where to take your next trip, or just need some inspiration, we’ve got your back. If you...
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The San Rafael Swell in central Utah isn’t exactly a mountain biking destination. Old jeep roads winding through abandoned uranium mines is the norm in these parts. But with new mountain-bike specific singletrack being cut like the phenomenal Good Water Rim Trail, the San Rafael’s pedaling potential could be limitless. The ride follows the...
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Hikers from all over Utah are drawn to the San Rafael Swell during shoulder season. Spring and fall are the ideal times to explore this huge expanse of canyon country. Adventures range from classic hikes like Little Wild Horse slot canyon to more extreme forays like the Upper and Lower Black Box canyons. If...
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The 25th annual San Rafael Swell Spring Mt. Bike Festival is happening from May 20th through May 22nd, and it’s a opportune chance to experience a part of Utah that doesn’t get a lot of recognition from the mountain biking crowd. MECCA, a mountain bike club based in Emery County, is responsible for this shindig, and they...
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Mountain biking is everywhere in Utah in the spring, especially in the desert regions. The San Rafael Swell may not be well known around the world like Moab, but “The Swell” has a lot to offer the fat-tire crowd as well. The annual San Rafael Swell Spring Mountain Bike Festival is one way locals...
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