Slickrock MTB Trail - The Most Famous Bike Trail
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
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This is Slickrock Bike Trail, an 11 mile loop in Moab, Utah. It was ridden by dirt bikers in the late 60's before becoming what is arguably the most iconic mountain bike trail in the world.
Early settlers referred to the surface as "slick rock" because on metal horse shoes it was a nightmare. Lucky for us, it grips tires like sandpaper.
This makes it possible to climb features that look completely absurd. We got a chance to hit some of the Jeep trails in the area, and could not believe the traction.
If you have the strength to keep spinning, every climb on the bike trail is doable. Just make sure you commit and don't stop spinning. Lose your momentum and tumble down an abrasive and unforgiving surface.
At least the helicopter ride to the hospital would have been amazing. The high desert of Utah is spectacular at all times of the year. Stopping for these views can make your first ride on Slickrock last over 5 hours, easy. A strong rider can do it in under 3. Whether you're racking up miles or enjoying the views, bring lots of water. I thought a liter would be more than enough for early October, but I was wrong. It heats up pretty fast out on the rocks.
Guide books usually rank Slickrock as a highly advanced trail. While I'd need to agree that it's pretty dangerous, there's nothing technical about it besides the super steep climbs. Most do agree that the ride is physically demanding. It looks like the hard wavy surface would let you conserve your momentum and fly halfway up the next climb, but that’s not usually the case. Sharp turns and creases in the surface will leave you pedaling hard after only a few sweet seconds of downhill.
We're pretty spoiled these days, as trail builders have become adept at stretching out the downs, but Slickrock's maintenance crew doesn't have the luxury of altering the terrain. There are no manmade features or excavations. On Slickrock, the trail is a white line drawn in paint.
From what I can see, it’s a good line to follow. Although it looks arbitrary at times, veering off of it can send you careening into a cactus patch or tumbling down a slope. Unless you know exactly what’s over the crest of the hill, you're best off following the markings.
Where the terrain allows for it, the painted lines take you on a roller coaster ride, akin to a snake run at a skatepark. Cherish these lines and bomb them brazenly, because you’ll be paying price shortly after.
Because Slickrock is such a famous trail, you can expect to share it with huge crowds at times. While I've read accounts of waiting in line to ride certain sections, it felt spacious and unrestricted when we rode it. Of course, some of the sections are shared with ATV's and Dirtbikes, but everyone is cool.
When you reach the end of Slickrock trail, you'll be pretty exhausted, and if you're like me, ready to hit one of the many eating establishments in Moab. Luckily it's a downhill ride back into town.
For advanced mountain bikers, Moab Utah offers some of the most treacherous and technical terrain around. That was the reason for our visit. Despite its mainstream appeal, Slickrock trail was still a priority; It's what you would call a bucket list trail. You’d be crazy to visit Moab and not ride Slickrock. Just make sure you come early to beat the crowds, and if you’re running inner tubes, keep your pressure well above 40PSI. I suggested that Randall reduce his tire pressure on a steep climb, and it resulted in a pinch flat later on.
While Slickrock trail is extraordinarily unique, it's not the only place in Moab you'll find this riding surface. In the next Moab video we'll have a look at Bartlett Slickrock, which is an open riding area that feels like a natural skatepark. Until then, thanks for riding with me today and I'll see you next time.
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Riding Slickrock with Seth was one of my best days on the bike! Can't wait to see the next videos.
BK-XC I thought I recognized you in there
1:18 that backwheel catch is prob a serious injury saver!
So happy you enjoyed this very special trail, which my husband, Dick Wilson, marked the white dots 1969. Memories of him.
That aerial footage is amazing.
At 1:22, that moment when you are left hanging trynna high five your friend😂
Lol today I did exactly wat he did but went otb
I think he might’ve been trying to stop him from stumbling
No, I didn't get a drone. That's Brian's. Speaking of Brian, how about that save?!
Seth's Bike Hacks love this channel
Seth's Bike Hacks
How's the knee
Sketchy, thank god he grabbed that wheel!!
Ridiculous save! lol
Feeling a little better! Should be back on the trails, taking it easy in a week or so. Plenty of footage in the meantime.
I was in Moab on an RV trip. I was going to go to slick rock but I didn't have the time. I ended up going to Deadhorse State Park while had a lot of mixed surfaces including slick rock. I didn't have a super nice bike (just a Cannondale hardtail) but I had a blast bombing through the sand the slick rock, with beautiful views into the canyon. A great introduction to MTB as a 13 y/o.
Its so nice when you live in Salt Lake and can just drive 4 hours to moab. Did porcupine rim once on a crappy hardtail... did not go well.
Did PR a couple times on a good hardtail...went very well! My friend crashed once or twice though.
Lol yeah, I usually make the argument that you can do anything on a hardtail, but Porcupine Rim would be rough!
I pedaled every inch of the slickRock trail in 1998 on a paramount series 80 hardtail with a old crappy Manitou in the front. I was in peak fitness and pride myself in climbing every obstacle without putting a foot down. I like that place.
Did the slickrock about 20 years ago with my wife on hardtails. It was all do-able following the white lines, but in August it was absolutely blistering hot. As things tend to be - in a desert, and apparently a heatwave. 45c during the day. We camped which was ridiculous in the heat and ended up moving into a motel. We were advised for the biking to be up at 5 am and be finished by 10, which was what we did. And take plenty of water. Fabulous day out, but no shelter when it's hot. We also did Porcupine Rim on that trip. Amazing. Would love to go back...
I'm from the UK. I visited Moab.. from base in Breckenridge.. to do SlickRock trail in 2001. Was an awesome experience.. hot as hell.. Still got the brewery sweatshirt I bought as a souvenir. Awesome place..Awesome ride.
You are getting really good at telling stories / filming / editing. I'm hooked.
man I would have never thought rocks grip tires well, this trail is awesome.
Those rocks are sandstone, like he said "they grip like sandpaper"
I hit Slickrock when I was in Moab for the first time in May of 17. I loved it, one of the most fun trails I've ever done. The rollercoaster parts were a blast, and cleaning those climbs made me feel like a effin BOSS.
Yes, Milts! the best place to get a milkshake in Moab. Go there every time i'm in Moab.
Rode my dirt bike on theses trails and it was a blast . I often verbally gave mad props to the people on pedal bikes due to the dedication of the ride .
Having ridden Slick Rock, your video definitely does it justice. Nice job!
Just rode Porcupine Rim, Captain Ahab, and Slick rock. Had to come watch this again. It's fabulous. I drank 6 liters of water one day, and made only one pit stop. (It was 103°F.)
People ask why I live way out in the big, square states. I just point at everything outside and then at my bikes.
Thought I clicked on a Casey Neistat video with that intro
Chris_OG same😂
Start spreadin' the news, I'm leavin' today
I want to be a part of it
New York, New York
These vagabond shoes, are longing to stray
Right through the very heart of it
New York, New York
Hello it's mean
***** pissboy? what could you possibly hate about casey neistat?
***** and whats the problem their? you helped him out?
Seth, have you ever ridden any trails in Indiana? Down south in a small town called Boonville, we have a park called Scales Lake with a 7 mile trail loop with obstacles built in, jump lines, a pump track, and skills course.
who could honestly give this video a "thumbs down"!? Nice job Seth!
Freakin roadies...
I rode this in 1999. I had been a mtn bike rider/racer from the mid eighties to the mid nineties. However, I had not ridden that much before riding this trail. It kicked my ass.
Road this yesterday, high stoke level. You certainly captured the best parts of the downhill.
Amazing landscape. Like another planet! There's no room for error at all.
I just rode in Moab yesterday! I have never ridden slick rock but I want to mark it off my list. I rode the Mag 7 trail system & finished up with the Portal Trail. The Portal Trail is so sketchy and terrifying!!!! Definitely ride the Mag 7 trail system next time you go. It's the best trail I have ridden all year so far.
This trail sent me to the hospital in Moab about 12 years ago. Or I should say... bachelor party in Boulder till 4am, up at 8am for 7 hr. drive to Moab, 5pm decision to ride slickrock dehydrated... sent me to the hospital in Moab. Finished it though!
Absolutely love riding the slickrock trail! My ultimate favorite in Moab is the Whole Enchilada trail going from the base of La Sal Mountains riding on top of the plains and canyons all the way down a canyon back to the city of Moab. About a 6 hour ride downhill that is absolutely gorgeous!
One day, I might make the move to move to Moab for a few months!
I was in Moab two years ago, but unfortunanely no time to ride a bike. Hoping to revisit it one day, and keep up the great vids!
I rode that for the first time in 1988 on a rigid fork Rockhopper. It was challenging, to say the least!
I miss Moab! Was there 6 months ago, but I didn't do any mountain biking. Got to hike through the fiery furnace and do some horseback riding tho. Stayed in the famous Rockhouse as well, so I guess that's something :D
0:00 - 0.07 looks like some sort of bad animation😂but the video is great👌
Happy to see you and your husband ride together.
those super steep parts Is why I ride flats. when the bearded guy crashed in the beginning he would have been toast if it was clip-ins
ayyyyy we got a flats supporter. I like this guy ^
I 100% woulda been a goner on that if I was clipped. Flats for life!
flats only
Clueless.
Bringing back my memories from when I did this trail!
Im watching all these videos man and may i say they are awesome! I really want to become more advanced with mountain biking and im really trying to practice obstacles such as going up and down a higher log or rock. Your videos are very useful and inspiring. I really want to get better, thank you so much!
Excellent video thanks guys....
these ride along's are getting better and better
new favorite channel,other channels post videos of trails but none of them talk and describe what they experienced during the ride well done!
Just went to Moab for a dirt bike trip had so much fun on the slick rock! But definitely don’t go down hills to fast if you don’t know what’s below you. For all you know it’s a cliff. Then the next thing you know you grab a hand full of back brake and are tumbling down the rock. Lol
Dude you guys shred hard. What a dream trail.
On my Bucket list Seth!!! Greetings from the UK.
So sick! You could probably skate those trails lol!
Man - definitely gonna have to put this on the bucket list!
Drone footage was awesome! Really gave the "whole picture"
This guy is the king
man that looks like so much fun! would love to take my bike and rc rock crawler there some time!
Yeah I think I'm calling in sick for work for the next , so I can go ride out in moab, great video looking forward to the other footage of you guys in moab
Awesome looking country. Really enjoyed the vid. Thanks!
Got a chance to ride it a few days ago. It was brutal. I loved every minute of it
I live in Utah and have ridden Slickrock numerous times - Seth's Bike Hacks has it right in so many ways. This is not highly technical, but it's super steep and you do need basic skills such as downhill braking, hopping, and making drops. It's worth it though!
That place looks so fun. Plus it looks beautiful out there!!
I live in cache vally Utah wish you could come we have some amazing mountain bike trails
wow, that opening was beautifully shot
This looks so awesome .. one day I wan to hit Moab and see what it's all about ... thanks for the post Seth!
I did it back in 1988. great ride.
Wow. This channel is incredible . I'm a new rider and So glad I found this . Very well edited and informative , thank you so much from Sydney , Australia
Great video! You always do a great job sharing important details (both good and bad) about the ride.
Thanks! Due to this video I can no longer have children! I'm terrified of heights and seeing that guy almost fall off killed me! : - )
Man so happy to see just trail riding. Thanks for what I'm sure will be a great video.
Thanks for doing these videos. I just bought my first mountain bike, and really enjoy seeing what fun can be had in this sport. Keep the videos coming.
definitely on my bucket list.
cant wait to go to innerleithens project downhill on sunday!!! buzzing
Sick channel! Seth is the man💪🏼 I live 40min away from Alafia trails in FL maybe Il see ya on the trails one day👍🏼
Man, Slickrock looks like sooo much fun. Great video.
Great video, Seth! Looking forward to more from Moab. Thanks for sharing!
Great filming and documentary!
I'm at moab today. I went down slickrock practice run twice and I'll go down the official slickrock tommarow.
That was a great video...! Very informative. I went in June 2014 and enjoyed immensely. I plan to return next spring.
Woww man, this place have such amazing view, here in Brazil we have awesome trails too, but not like this. Greetings from Brazil. (sorry for bad english)
Looks like you had a blast. I still have yet to go there
Great video, dont know what words to say other than informative and kind of a behind the scenes of how many tries it took to make it. Maybe a good idea for all 3 of you to make video of, kind of a behind the scenes deal.
Loving your videos mate. Love from Scotland.
This reminds me of the limestone pavements in the West of Ireland. There's no real bike trails but seems like an amazing place to cycle
sweet lord this looks INCREDIBLE!! thanks for sharing Seth!
I was out there last August. 104 degrees. I had the place to myself, literally. If you hate crowds go when the chance of dying is elevated.
GO SETH! YOU ARE THE BEST!
thanks for sharing. I need to get there one day.
Moab looks pretty rough. Brutal on the bike and the body.
that's an awesome view from the top!!
Having such good content I would think that you have more subscribers
Looks tough but stunning terrain
I'm one of your biggest fans. I see the notification that says your name and my face smiles imidietly
I'm heading out to Moab this weekend with some novice riders. Wish me/them luck. I'll be glad to check it off the list.
The terrain in the video is is very much like the Red Rock Conservation Area about 12 miles from where I live (Las Vegas) but you can't ride your mountain bike anywhere in there. But the 13 scenic loop in this area is a good butt kicker for road bikers while they're looking at the scenery. There are some trails near Blue Diamond, it's not the same...
Totally amazing location! Great video
I love this place. I need to get back there
Love your vids.keep pumping them out
Takes me and my friends 20 minutes on a dirt bike haha. Just a fun warm up before we do more advanced trails later on in the day
Hi Seth, I live in the alps and usually the trails around here are pretty awesome, but this time I really envy you! Great video as always!
I love your videos
you make great videos, im always looking forward for your new vids :) greetings from Slovakia
oh that shot of porcupine makes me so happy
This isn't Seth's Bike Hacks,... Oh wait... That drone intro got me haha
Your voice reminds me of something I heard on Animal Planet as a kid. either way, great video! look forward to seeing more
Excellent video!!! I enjoyed this. I want to bike this trail but after seeing 1:22, I would have gone off the side!
wow... just wow! great work seth:)
Hey Seth!Love your videos
this place looks amazing, can't wait to finally get there!!
Hope you enjoyed moab we go out there all the time, we allso go to milts every time were out there.
Awesome video Seth !! I love your vids man 👍🏼