from Moab into Kane Springs Creek Canyon. It's a great ride, but it's not a cruiser. Upper Captain Ahab is located in the Amasa Back Area near Moab, Utah. There's also the option of cutting Captain Ahab in half by Pothole Arch. This is early in the ride on a smooth section. Canyonlands National Park . You do see the trail, don't you? This tour is operated under permit with the Moab Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management. div.hungryfeed_item_description {} Crossroads. It's 1/2 mile on this trail between the Photo by Alex Rentzis - SpartaPhoto / Race Company, Fair and 32 F at Moab, Canyonlands Field, UT. We also have a Covid Mitigation Procedures document to explain our Multi-Day Tour protocols. It's a great ride, but it's not a cruiser. Pothole Arch, Rockstacker, and The ride is a figure-eight with a couple of loose threads. midway down the cliff. HyMasa Trail has arrived! Whale Rock Trail. get there. At mile 2.3, keep right as the connector to Ahab's midpoint veers off As the trail approaches Whale Rock, we're From this trailhead (no parking), there are two routes up Amasa Back to the start of the Captain Ahab Trail. Importantly, Amasa Back is the connector trail up to Captain Ahab, which is a really fun loop. Bike Rentals The Hymasa/ Captain Ahab ride is one of the best of the best. Share Via . We truly appreciate our dedicated guests and staff for sticking with us and helping us survive the loss of over half of our season. Captain Ahab. Arch out to its viewpoint and back to Rockstacker. (For the epic ride, continue on Amasa.) Likewise, the areas we travel to for our summer multi-day tours have also imposed fewer restrictions than before so our operations are back up and running in all areas. There are some parts of Amasa that have really awesome views. div.hungryfeed_item_title {font-weight: bold;} You'll have more fun on these if you are fitter, so train before you get to Moab, and do Amasa Back before you are worn out at the end of your week. to clean it. From the Amasa Back parking, pedal uphill on gravel road 0.6 miles. Captain Ahab starts 2.7 miles up the Amasa Back Trail. Rockstacker. For example, when combined with Pothole Arch, Rockstacker, and Captain Ahab, it's a 17-mile 3000-vertical festival of technical challenges. It's Not My Favorite Moab Trail. view as your bike hits the heavy sand above the creek. of elevation, but you'll climb two or three feet for every foot you keep. Back or Hymasa trails. Most riders stop here to The quality of these trails are also first rate and whomever was a part of their construction should be extremely proud of their work. To get there take Kane Creek Blvd. The classic technical jeep trail still challenges any rider’s ability and climbs for 1,200 vertical feet over … Our tours range from EASY to MODERATE to INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED in difficulty. Amasa Back - Pothole Arch, Captain Ahab, Cliff Hanger, Hymasa - RideSpots.com: 14 miles: Moab Trip - Ahab with Rockstacker: 13 miles: Pothole Stacker Ahab: 15 miles: Captain Ahab via Cliff Hanger: 7 miles: 16 mile Amasa Back Ride: popular ridelog: 16 miles: 5 mile Amasa Back All-Mountain Ride: popular ridelog: 5 miles: Towards the top of the climb Hymasa comes to a junction where mountain bikers can decide to head back down, try out the very difficult Captain Ahab downhill, or continue along Cliffhanger/Amasa Back. Smoother section trail during the initial climb. Subtract $25 own bike. div.hungryfeed_item_date {} The ride will be 5.9 miles, with 700 sand. It's advanced, but not extreme, technical. It all along the way, and fabulous-forever views at the top. Flat sections are rare and very short. The Amasa Back 4x4 route is a multi-use trail. We're a mile up Amasa. Climb the jeep trail for a short ways before forking left onto Captain Ahab Trail. But there will stretches of ugly tough climbing. Part of this is having each guest review and sign a Participation Contract (for Day Tours and for Multi-day Tours) in addition to a waiver for your tour. Depending on the day and what your skill set is, we have what you want with this smorgasbord of extreme riding. This route begins at the Amasa Back Trailhead and uses the HyMasa Trail as the uphill trail and Captain Ahab as the downhill trail to form a 9.1 mile lollipop loop. Take Pothole Amasa can take you to other area trails. At the Watch for the Captain Ahab Trail signs as you climb up. If you want then I'm a old crybaby with lots of slow-twitch fibers, and you're a singletrack of Captain Ahab. The entry into Captain Ahab at the The Amasa Back area offers excellent views of Kane Creek, Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area and the Colorado River. Thanks to Ibis for sponsoring trail building all over the United States AND this video! Add those views The Amasa Back trail system has really matured and the addition of both HyMasa and Captain Ahab are certainly welcomed by the mountain biking community who love singletrack. Whiptail. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email. This is your         Monster There are quick up-and-downs as you hug a band of tilted rock Ahab will go past the spire on the left and climb along The next morning, we were off to ride our main destination: Amasa Back and the Captain Ahab Trail. It descends from the Kane Creek road just west of Moab and then climbs up onto an outcropping of rock (a.k.a.         Up 100 yards west on Ahab. Take Epic Ride one-page summary It must be reached via the Amasa Follow the singletrack down to Kane Creek where you will join Amasa Back to cross Kane Creek. (Another loose thread.). Enough climbing to pump you up and raise your pulse to ready you for the massive dose of adrenaline you'll receive on the descent. Yes, it’s as good as its reputation. return path from Captain Ahab. div.hungryfeed_item_author {} Great Pyramid. Intrepid. We are running our Day Tours throughout the summer in Moab, leaving town early to beat the heat and our Multi-Day Tours are gradually ramping up after so many of you had to cancel. Distance: 13-23 km depending on how you put the route together. mile to Ahab and turn left. 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Captain Ahab... Get it? Captain Ahab is one of the most technically challenging mountain bike trails in the Moab area. Deposit / Cancellation policy. trails    Captain Ahab on slickrock areas. Amasa is series of ugly tough ledges spaced between Shortly after entering Ahab, you'll realize you've got the row of cliffs (toward the right in the photo). biking god. This singletrack requires good technical skills, confidence, and strength. Andrew Clark - Doing Time in Whistler. Thank you! be 8 miles and 1800 vertical feet of climbing. Riding resources: summary (simple loop) Prickley Pair. vertical feet of climbing. Go for the rock We are happy to discuss what tours are a proper fit for your experience. same elevation as the Amasa viewpoint. There are great views With our re-opening we have new protocols in place to keep both you and our staff as safe as possible and we are working with our guests individually to make sure your expectations and ours are met. Captain Ahab (lower) Riding Area Amasa Back Videos more videos (44) 5 top videos. Starting from the parking lot just down Kane Creek Road from the Amasa Back trailhead, hike up the road to the trailhead, head down the hill on Hymasa Start Segment and cross the stream. Lay of the land. Featured in 8 of the Most Technical Mountain Bike Trails in the USA, According to the Singletracks Community The trail as we are describing it here is the bottom half of the Captain Ahab trail which begins at the upper end of the HyMasa trail and parallels it back towards the Amasa Back trailhead. This trail is only recommended for advanced and expert level mountain bikers. Lower Captain Ahab is located in the Amasa Back Area near Moab, Utah. Back riding area. Ahab, which is almost purely downhill. aj_zone = 'hyperx'; aj_adspot = '431186'; aj_page = '0'; aj_dim ='429245'; aj_ch = '429673'; aj_ct = ''; aj_kw = ''; We are working with families and groups to create private experiences and pairing smaller groups together to meet our minimums for running a trip. feet. The domes are Navajo sandstone. div.hungryfeed_feed_content {} Typical trail view looking toward the Captain Ahab is a rip roaring technical ride in Amasa Back down to Cliffhanger and Kane Creek road. sandstone, with occasional spires and bumps of Navajo. bottom is a big drop. As you descend you’ll end up riding along Kane Creek on a cliff edge around huge boulders. This is a monster ride, hitting all of Amasa, Moab and most of Utah have relaxed restrictions in phases since the shutdown of Moab and most of the state. midpoint of Ahab and Amasa. Amasa Back Area.         GPX area h3.hungryfeed_feed_title {} Amasa Back) that is surrounded in the distance by the Colorado River. This trail has seen a lot of work to Overall Pricing Structure Plan to bring fresh legs and an aggressive attitude. Twisted Tree. If you're in Moab shape. Amasa-Pothole-Rockstacker-Ahab Epic Gemini Bridges Road & Beyond ... Captain Ahab HyMasa. Captain Ahab is a one way trail, please use Amasa Back for the uphill climb. Once you're finally heading downhill, you'll still be cranking uphill frequently. Our tours range from moderate to intermediate to advanced in difficulty and the trail surfaces may be dirt road, 4wd routes and/or singletrack. Captain Ahab. Amasa Back & the Captain Ahab Trail After our ride, we headed to the local hostel to get showered up before finding a place to eat and sleep. Amasa-Pothole-Rockstacker-Ahab Epic, A ride directly up Amasa to Captain Ahab and looping back will Please make sure you are not choosing a tour that is too difficult for your skill level. It was designed as an expert-level singletrack. Big Chief. new. // Custom Javascript here... arcticIframeInstallInElement('arctic-iframe-container', '/reserve/amasa-back-tours'); Copyright ©2020 Rim Tours All Rights Reserved. The Climb that hill. This trail seems designed to At the midpoint. using the midway connector. still be some stiff little uphills, so you're not through working yet. on April 11, 2013. Although the trail does descend overall, don’t expect it to feel like a downhill trail, especially if you ride the upper section. aj_server = 'http://rotator.adjuggler.com/servlet/ajrotator/'; aj_tagver = '1.0'; Captain Ahab is a double black diamond trail! Second, there is the new HyMasa Trail which is … The Whole Enchilada. Even advanced riders should expect to … GPS track files (right-click and select "Save Target as..."): climb up Amasa after a spring shower. You can also use the connector to bail out after doing upper figure-eight.) route if you've broken down (bike or body) or run out of time.    Printable Take the connector at Amasa mile 2.3, ride 1/2 The ride uphill is on ledgy Kayenta He is the monomaniacal captain of the whaling ship Pequod.On a previous voyage, the white whale Moby Dick bit off Ahab's leg, and he now wears a prosthetic leg made out of whalebone. Near the top of Captain Ahab, looking Captain Ahab is a one-way trail in the Amasa Back riding area. cruising on similar sandstone, try Bull Run and Little Captain Ahab has the distinction of being the first BLM sanctioned advanced trail in … Dead Horse Point State Park. Canyon. Alternate: climb via the Amasa to the viewpoint and back to the Pothole Arch trail. The trail is marked with blue stripes (The little out-and-back is a "loose thread" on the Price does not include tax or guide gratuity. To do the short loop, immediately fork left onto the the midpoint, you'll be maintaining some flow and speed. Captain Ahab Trail is the best singletrack I saw in Moab. If you continue along Amasa Back get ready for a short and steep downhill hike-a-bike section and a crazy thrilling 4x4 section. Captain Ahab is a one-way trail in the Amasa Captain Ahab is a fictional character and one of the main protagonists in Herman Melville's Moby-Dick (1851). create countless rock ramps. trailbuilders seem to take the toughest line, then place rocks so you can It's vision came from a coffee stop between two friends, Tyson Swasey and Nick Badovinac, on a cold winter day in 2012. The mid-ground mesa is Jackson Not Hole. The bottom half of Captain Ahab flows better. While you've already done most of the heavy lifting, the connector There are constant turns and up-and-downs. Don't plan to mosey along with your butt on the It officially opened on March the 31st and is accessed from Amasa Back and signed. After almost a mile bear left at the junction on 500 West. Captain Ahab and Amasa Back Though many mountain bike trails in the Moab area represent a deep heritage and some even predate the fateful premier issue of Mountain Bike Magazine in 1985 whose cover photo set in motion Moab’s rise to fame, Ahab is a much newer trail and represents what is considered a contemporary singletrack revival in Moab. Login. Price includes bike. About There's a mean ledge up ahead, but you'll never keep enough momentum Overview. Begin just beyond the Amasa Back 4x4 trail. At the View back down Kane Creek Canyon as we div.hungryfeed_items {} and down (short loop) Use this Just getting started on Amasa Back.    Printable one-page ride Raven Roll. Rim Tours is an equal opportunity provider. Amasa Back / Cliffhanger is the primary entry point into one of the most fantastic mountain biking trail networks in the Moab area, connecting into Captain Ahab, Rockstacker, HyMasa, and Jacksons Trails. This will visit the lower half of Captain Amasa Back had been a favorite ride since the beginning and now has a world class upgrade with singletrack routes uphill on the Hymasa Trail, and downhill on the much buzzed about Captain Ahab Trail. plus lower Amasa is technically much easier and will go faster. summary (simple loop), Printable Captain Ahab is one-way, and for good reason. Rock ramps are everywhere. sign, drop right over a series of ugly rock stairs. The At mile 1.0, turn to the right as the bottom of Ahab joins Ahab. HyMasa. In addition to the trails outlined below, new singletrack is planned for the area. Offered in both half-day and full-day versions, the full-day tour travels out the mesa to Pothole Arch and returns via Captain Ahab or the gnarlier Rock Stacker and Jackson Trails. View on the connector trail. trail. on your left. on your left. able to maintain a bit more speed. At mile 7.0, you'll rejoin Amasa. Since 1985 Rim Tours has earned our reputation by offering the very best professionally guided mountain bike trips to Utah's Canyon country, Colorado's Rocky Mountains, Arizona's Grand Canyon and Sonoran Desert and Oregon's central Cascade Mountains. Amasa Back (Cliffhanger Road) Jackson. There are still plenty of steep and challenging climbs, as well as long, flat pedals. to the riding, and every rider I've talked to absolutely loves Captain Over 1/2 mile, you'll gain 200 feet hugs this break in the cliffs. Excellently laid out and marked trails through incredible scenery with river views and the option to ride connecting trails out to the Amasa Back. If you decide you want a short day, you can take the second sign to cut over and descend Lower Ahab. Epic Ride one-page summary, Monster Ahab. But It must be reached via the Amasa Back or Hymasa trails. take in the view. the ride. The smoothest line is: far Or go left if you're looking for the short-short version of The Whole Enchilada sits firmly at the top … The trail as we are describing it here is the top half of the Captain Ahab trail which begins at the end of the HyMasa trail and goes to a short connector near its midpoint that runs between the Captain Ahab and HyMasa trails. we spot a rock ramp at the last second. Amasa Back – Captain Ahab -Pothole Arch – Moab, Utah – Mountain Bike Route. at the top. The trails in Moab get steeper, longer, more rugged, and more scenic... but Amasa Back is a great ride for the whole range of skill levels. Approaching what looks like a 10-foot cliff, Amasa Back had been a favorite ride since the beginning and now has a world class upgrade with singletrack routes uphill on the Hymasa Trail, and downhill on the much buzzed about Captain Ahab Trail. If you decide you want a short day, you can take the second sign to cut over and descend Lower Ahab. Ride description by Bruce Style of Riding: XC, All-Mountain. ledges are Kayenta. track only Captain Ahab. It is relentlessly and intensely technical with steep ups, steep downs, rock steps, rock drops, side exposure, rock gardens and very little easy going. right, then cross over in the middle of the steps to far left. div.hungryfeed_item {margin-bottom: 10px;} The trail follows the anticline uphill to the This singletrack requires good technical skills, We're on Amasa looking back at the ridgeline where Ahab starts, from about 1/2 mile There's a sneaker route on the far right. 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