The sign at the trail head reads "This is the toughest trail in Moab, it is not for beginners. Unfortunately, many people have been seriously injured on this trail." You can understand my initial reluctance to carry on, having not ridden any bike since I was thirteen. However, I wasn't about to tuck tail and wait for my brother-in-laws in the car, so with possible maiming in mind I peddled awkwardly to the starting point. Up and down, up, up, up and down. The wind blew so hard even the downs felt like ups. I walked my bike like a sissy up many of the steep climbs. I even was passed by a couple girls, and just hung my head in silent shame.
All that being said, the scenery was amazing (of course!) and as it always is, looking back it was worth it - all 12 miles !
Which Ways North ?
