wncrider Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Driving from western North Carolina to the Grand Canyon next week. I have done this trip several times and am really familiar with MTB destinations off I-40 but the weather is often pretty dicey at this time of year that far north. I have Trailforks and MTB project but there is only so much you can tell about an area from the apps. I am wondering if anyone can give me specific spots to check out on the way across relatively close to the I-20 and/or I-10 corridors? I'll have my bike, kayak, and can easily camp in the van at trailheads. I'm planning on checking out Big Bend NP and riding at least 1 day in the Austin area. Any specific rides that I should not miss at this time of year that y'all know of??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fontarin Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Along I-10 there are a few good places. -Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort is a fun ride. A good bit of climbing with some tech mixed in if you do both loops. - Big Bend Ranch SP - I'd say if you start at the parking next to the visitor center, go do the Dome Loop + Fresno Divide trail - it's about 22 miles. Very remote with no cell coverage, so make sure you pack extra of what you think you'll need (also recommend a light jacket in the pack - weather changes fast sometimes) El Paso has Franklin Mountains State Park - also a fun ride. Quite a bit of climbing if you do the loop, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Bug Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 15 minutes ago, fontarin said: Very remote with no cell coverage, = good idea to have a personal locator beacon -- InReach, SPOT, etc. as your backup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 1 hour ago, fontarin said: - Big Bend Ranch SP - I'd say if you start at the parking next to the visitor center, go do the Dome Loop + Fresno Divide trail - it's about 22 miles. Very remote with no cell coverage, so make sure you pack extra of what you think you'll need (also recommend a light jacket in the pack - weather changes fast sometimes) Second this. You can ride your bike in Big Bend National Park, but don't miss going west. fontarin has made a very good suggestion here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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