Day 0 - The Intrepid Loop – Dead Horse Point State Park

As a warm up, and for some an introduction to mountain biking, four of us rode the Intrepid Trail in nearby Dead Horse Point State Park after the short White Rim information session at Canyonlands.

This delightful up to 9 mile loop, brought to us by our favourite Potash company (their operations can be observed from viewpoints on the trail) has enough challenges and provides first hand experience in navigating rocks, sand and ledges.

For a mere $10 entry fee per vehicle one soon finds themselves rolling along a nicely laid out and well maintained trail system that allows mere mortals a chance to say they mountain biked in Moab. 

We chose a clockwise version of the Big Chief loop that left us confident and excited for the main event. Temperatures were in the mid 30's C (95 F) and it was still well before noon when we were done. Much water was required, and of course a few beers later to top up....