Begin & End Route Locations
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All routes begin and end at Aarchway Inn, host hotel.
Group start is at 7:00 am.
Tour support will be available at 7:00 am until 5:00pm.
All riders on the Moab Century Tour and Metric Century must depart by 8am.
All River Portal riders must depart by 10:00 am.
AID Stations close sequentially throughout the day from the farthest AID Station to the closest.
You must be at early AID stations by certain times to be allowed to continue.See route map at check in.
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Moab Century Tour Map
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Choose Your Route
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The Metric Century (65 miles over the La Sal Loop including the infamous "big nasty" section of 3000 feet elevation in seven miles); climbng elevation: approximately 5,350 feet.
The Moab Canyon Century (100 mile route with beautiful scenic destinations including Dead Horse Point State Park and River Portal/Colorado River; climbing elevation approximatley 3,100 ft.
The Rolling Cruise (40 mile gentle, scenic rolling route along toweirng red cliff canyon walls and the Colorado River). Minimal elevation change.
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The Metric Century
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The Metric Century over the La Sal Loop -approx 5,350 elevation gain.
Choose the metric century over the La Sal Loop, including the famous 'big nasty' section of climbing (3000 feet of sustainable grade in seven miles). Route descends quickly into Castle Valley for an exhilirating ride. Turn back to town at Hwy 128 finishing your 65 miles at the Start/Finish.
What's this thing called "the big nasty"? After gradually climbing through Spanish Valley south of Moab, the elevation begins to ascend for a challenging 3,000 foot climb in seven miles. Nicknamed "The Big Nasty", this climb is broken into 3 main sections offering the rider short breaks in between. An extra AID station and SAG wagon is positioned in this area for extra support. Once in the mountains the rider is rewarded with a memorable cruise along the graceful contours of this rich, mountain landscape. The descent back to the canyons below leaves the rider in awe of the grand scale of this magical place.
If you must have the magical 100 number and you've successfully conquered the 5,350 climbing elevation from the Metric Century, add the Rolling Down The River route and clock in at 105 miles. Route will be well-marked. Read descriptions and review map.
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The Moab Canyon Trail 100 Mile Route
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100 Mile Moab Canyon Trail Route - approx. 3,100 climbing elevation.
Choose the new Moab Canyon Trail, paved bike path route north from Moab to Highway 313. Follow the route to Dead Horse Point State Park for a spectacular overview. As you descend back to town, turn at Hwy 279 for an out-and-back scenic route along the Colorado River. This new route clocks in exactly at 100 miles and combines two of the routes from the Skinny Tire Festival (Dead Horse Point State Park and River Portal).
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40 Mile Rolling River Portal Cruise
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Choose this 40 mile Rolling River Portal Cruise if you are interested in riding along towering sandstone canyon walls with ancient puebloan petroglyphs and pictographs and the Colorado River. This route is very scenic, with minimal elevation gain. Ideal for families and people wanting to participate in a fun weekend of cycling.
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Scenic View from the Saddle
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Suggested Warm-up routes
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LEAVING AT 3PM FROM Archway Inn, HOOK UP WITH LOCALS FOR A SPIN AROUND MOAB. LED BY MOAB LOCALS...Thank You Friends!
Want to ride on your own? Choose one of these favorites:
River Portal Road, Hwy 279 to Corona Arch along the Colorado River.
34 mile round trip from Archway Inn. Mostly flat with 1% uphill on return.
Kane Creek Road, follow Kane Creek Boulevard from McDonalds, sign to Kane Creek along Colorado River. Road construction on 500 West
18 miles round trip from Archway Inn. Flat terain.
Spanish Valley Drive to Ken's Lake. Road construction on Mill Creek Drive.
26 miles round trip from Archway Inn. 1-3% uphill going out to Ken's Lake.
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