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  2. CO
  3. …Western Colorado
  4. …Grand Junction
  5. Bangs Canyon Recreation Area
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“Unique slab rock riding. Fast as your bike will take you. ”

Matt Thoele
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3.0

Miles

4.9

KM
Singletrack

6,642' 2,025 m

High

5,233' 1,595 m

Low

18' 6 m

Up

1,414' 431 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

27%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

A 1500 ft descent down sandy washes and long sections of flat slabs of rock. Make sure your brakes are in good working order before you ride this trail. Follow the trail signs carefully, don't wander off, or you could cliff out over 10-30ft drops.

Right from the top you'll descend a long, enormous slab or rock. From there, you make a series of short, tricky connections to the next slab of rock. These transitions can be difficult and dangerous, but they're short and can be walked.

This is one of the most unique slickrock trails east of Moab.

This is best done as a descent. Park at any of the lower parking spots and take Little Park road around and up to the top. The road goes by pretty fast.

Contacts

Local Club: Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Grand Junction Field Office

Shared By:

Matt Thoele with improvements by Alex Lheritier
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  4.3 from 94 votes

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  4.3 from 94 votes
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If you keep right on the ribbon you'll see this drop located on a side trail in the trees
Apr 2, 2018 near Redlands, CO
The upper section of the Ribbon overlooking the Grand Valley
Apr 2, 2018 near Redlands, CO
Riding through the technical section on The Ribbon. This is more difficult than the horsethief bench drop in. However, totally walkable.
Dec 29, 2014 near Orchard…, CO
That's one big rock!
Jan 16, 2020 near Redlands, CO
Slickrock ledge drop
Apr 8, 2014 near Redlands, CO
It's a YouTuber trail party on another planet. We call out Jeff Lenoski and go nearly 50mph down the Wineglass.
Oct 11, 2019 near Redlands, CO

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Oct 5, 2023
Mike Cullinane
Oct 1, 2023
Megan Jean
May 18, 2023
Matthias Segerer
May 11, 2023
Todd Ward
Amazingly speedy, stay right at strip then hard left. Toilet Bowl is wow. No easy way out prepare for tech and hike a bike Andy's Eagles Wing n Tail 8.6mi — 2h 29m
Apr 29, 2023
Duane Skinner
Lived up to the hype! I crashed hard and broke my front brake lever off... not the ideal way to ride this trail... definitely added to the "pucker… 3.7mi
Nov 23, 2022
Ethan Grunt
Oct 16, 2022
Ryan Hickman
May 21, 2022
Samantha Rosales

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