Comments on: The Whole Enchilada

By: Gdb49

Gdb49 — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 23:10:40 +0000

This is truly an epic ride, the most diverse trail I have ever ridden. Riding it in October with the temps in the 70’s and the leave turning makes this an unmatched trail. Best overall bike trail I have ever ridden.

By: Flydyl

Flydyl — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 16:46:21 +0000

For a solo rider: is there any way to do this one way? As in: is there a bus or some way to get back to the start? Seems like a round trip on this trail would be a bit much?

By: Jenny Kukral

Jenny Kukral — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 18:03:14 +0000

In reply to theo1957. It may be snowing at the trailhead (about 11,200 ft elevation), so definitely check. I rode it beginning of October and the temps at the top were about 32 degrees F. Still rad though!!

By: Reet_TripOutside.com

Reet_TripOutside.com — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 09:43:06 +0000

In reply to theo1957. Could be dicey, I would feel lucky if you get there and are able to ride it BUT have a plan B.

By: Daniel Lopez K

Daniel Lopez K — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 03:02:26 +0000

The trail is a very enjoyable day trip if you are spending time in Utah. The view will blow you away!

By: michaelschafer01

michaelschafer01 — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 06:34:30 +0000

4th time down. Started at UPS this time due to
snow up top. Come before the middle of September if you want the Whole experience. WE is my favourite trail in the world. Never ever
disappoints. It is epic. NOT FOR BEGINNERS!!! You will get hurt or walk 20 miles.

By: theo1957

theo1957 — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 05:05:30 +0000

Early November trail conditions?

By: Reet_TripOutside.com

Reet_TripOutside.com — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 05:32:41 +0000

one of the must ride trails of all time, just for its diverse scenery change itself it earns itself 5 starts.

By: Reet_TripOutside.com

Reet_TripOutside.com — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 05:30:38 +0000

In reply to Frank Etier. Mid-June should be perfect for this trail as long as the snow is melted on the top. You just want to monitor the temps and make sure the days aren't getting too hot. You'll want to be starting the trail super early in the morning, it may be a bit chilly then as well.

By: sj117

sj117 — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:48:07 +0000

The whole enchilada is unique in that you get such a variety of trail types, but overall I think there are more fun trails to ride.

By: Les_197

Les_197 — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 05:47:03 +0000

Definitely an epic ride

By: odyssey660

odyssey660 — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 21:20:59 +0000

No way the entire Whole Enchilada is an intermedieat trail in fact there is not part that is intermedieat. It is great one of the hardes things I have done.

By: Soviet

Soviet — Thu, 31 May 2018 08:22:37 +0000

Wonderful place. Absolutely in heaven the whole time. I now see why this is a bucket list ride. So much better than the local slick rock trail that is better known in the area. Some consider it peddly, but thems just be the out of shape folk. Even when you’re peddling, if you aren’t on one of the uphill sections, you can still be running a big ring and hammering the nasties. I was running a 6″ 29er and was in absolute heaven. When you finish youll have a gentle ride a the river back into town epic! Love this place.

By: DustyBeard

DustyBeard — Thu, 03 May 2018 04:21:52 +0000

Overhyped? Good trail, but not the best in the US. Scenery was great, but very peddley for the amount of descent. Most of the drops are blind, except for the copious amounts of black skid marks on the rock.
Hiline in Sedona is better in my opinion.

By: Patrick Jensen

Patrick Jensen — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:07:38 +0000

Rode this in early September last year. There is a reason this is considered Mecca for mtbers. This is a epic trail and experience. One of my favorite times on a mountain bike, ever. Hard to get a lot of flow going because we had to stop constantly to take pictures : ) Even though it is well hyped and lives up to it, this is a serious ride and should be taken very seriously. As another post pointed out this is advanced riding, not intermediate trail. There are parts that are relentles and require fitness and skill to ride well.

By: emaqponies

emaqponies — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 23:35:23 +0000

how is this trail first week of june? Planning a trip want to be prepared 🙂 Ema

By: Hmerrill14

Hmerrill14 — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 19:26:38 +0000

Such a great trail, bucket list. Started in the trees, ended in the rocky town of Moab. My favorite trail by a mile. Nothing like it

By: Jim Cummings

Jim Cummings — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 05:15:07 +0000

At the time of writing this, the singletracks description shows The Whole Enchilada as an intermediate trail of 26 miles… I rode 34 miles from the trailhead back to northern Moab. It needs advanced riding skills – it’s not an intermediate trail. And you need to be fit and hardened up with lots of recent riding – this trail throws sustained juddery, rocky, technical riding at you for nearly 30 miles.

The trail and the scenery varies with each passing mile. The panoramas are stunning and often other-worldly. It’s a magical trail but there is one long section of bumpy double-track that does become tiresome. You will have forgotten it by the time the Colorado River comes into view way below as you ride around a cliff face before descending to the road.

By: stillfat

stillfat — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 18:14:06 +0000

Yes, it’s what everyone says. Don’t be fooled by the elevation profile – it’s not like 4 lift serviced rides strung together or the Downieville Downhill. A lot of work, consistent moderate technical riding, and mid-day scorching desert heat when you drop into Porcupine Rim. Save some extra water, food, sugar for this section especially if riding in summertime. I saw more than a couple riders unprepared for this.

By: stritz

stritz — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:42:08 +0000

After going to Moab 4 years earlier for the Whole Enchilada and breaking my heel while rock climbing and before doing WE, it was satisfying to finally check this off my list. On July 2, 2017, myself and 2 buddies rolled into Moab and rode WE bottom to top and bottom again. We rode out of Moab on about 22 mikes of pavement before the final 10 miles of gravel and about 1-2 miles of Singletrack. The top is over 11,000 and In the mid-40’s. All snow was melted from the trail but some was still where drifts had accumulated. The trail starts with some steep descents down Burrow Pass. The rest of the trail features everything from slick rock to gnarly rocky sections to awesome dirt through aspen groves. There were a couple of hike a bikes for non-technical riders from Michigan. Views were outstanding. Temperature at the bottom was pushing upper 90 degrees. Hydration is a challenge when not using the shuttle service. Fortunately we brought a water filter and refilled our bottles at a mountain streams. You pass over a few of them near the top. Ended up with 63 miles and 8,500 feet of elevation climb. This trail was an absolute blast and has some riding for everyone.

By: stumpyfsr

stumpyfsr — Mon, 22 May 2017 09:06:43 +0000

This is my personal best trail. I rode it few years ago and haven’t found better place to ride yet. Over 20 miles of sweet downhill with great views. What could be better?!

By: Greg Heil

Greg Heil — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 22:34:24 +0000

In reply to Rabbit88. As of last weekend, I heard they were dropping at the kokopelli trail. So you'd miss out on Hazard County, Burro Pass, etc.

By: Greg Heil

Greg Heil — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 22:33:41 +0000

In reply to 1kayaker. I did it in mid-July and survived, but it was close to 100 degrees when I reached the river. Travel cautiously, wear sunscreen, and pack a lot of water.

By: 1kayaker

1kayaker — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 22:25:34 +0000

Would it be too hot to do this trip mid-August?

By: ForrestGladding

ForrestGladding — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 21:36:07 +0000

One of the epics. From high alpine forest to desert landscape. No other trail in the world like it. Its also a real mountain bike trail. Ive seen more carnage done to bikes on this trail than any other. The trail will wear on rider and bike and that is one of the reasons I love it so much. It really is an epic. One of my all time favorites.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 19:39:54 +0000

Any chance to ride it around October 12th

By: spiderlogic

spiderlogic — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 00:37:10 +0000

I am astounded at all of the positive reviews on this trail. With so many other choices in Moab (Captain Ahab), I don’t understand the attraction. Granted, the beauty and variety are remarkable, but the riding is inferior. After the two times I have done it, I had to go to the dentist to reattach fillings jarred loose by the trail. It beats you to death. UPS and LPS are welcome relief to the pounding. My riding buddies agree, if you do the Whole Enchilada, you are missing far better rides in Moab.

By: pchristmann

pchristmann — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 20:32:46 +0000

7k of descent from Buro Pass to the Colorado River not 4400! I have done it twice and loved every bit of it. I November I found the stream crossings at the upper elevations to be icy. Pack some good snacks and don’t forget the GoPro! This ride is epic!

By: Rock-It

Rock-It — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 16:15:45 +0000

This trail has a little bit of everything, to include the weather. Trail is about 28 miles long 5mile ride back to town so take some friends to ride along and pack lots of water. Highly ecommend it if you’re in Moab.

By: John Fisch

John Fisch — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 03:28:20 +0000

In reply to Rabbit88. Not a chance. Check with a local shop to get current info, but the LaSals will still be under plenty of snow. Porcupine Rim will definitely be a go and probably LPS. If you're lucky, you may get to to UPS as well, but anything above that almost certainly not be ready.

By: Rabbit88

Rabbit88 — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 03:24:07 +0000

is this doable in mid-April?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 02:41:31 +0000

is this trail doable in mid-late April?

By: uhmtb

uhmtb — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 23:23:04 +0000

super fun rode back in 2014

By: WolfNSheepsClothing

WolfNSheepsClothing — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 19:09:45 +0000

This is a ride everyone should do at least once. I’ve done it 1.75 times, so to speak. The first we got a late start and skipped Burro Pass, but the second we did the whole thing. The ride has everything, what more can you say…

By: Greg Heil

Greg Heil — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 19:06:51 +0000

In reply to Frank Etier. Depends on how much snow they get, how warm of a spring they have, etc. No way to know until mid-June gets here.

By: Frank Etier

Frank Etier — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 17:05:21 +0000

Is this trail good to go in Mid June? A couple years ago I rode it 2nd week of June and Burros Pass was still snowed in. What

By: Frank Etier

Frank Etier — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 17:05:20 +0000

Is this trail good to go in Mid June? A couple years ago I rode it 2nd week of June and Burros Pass was still snowed in. What

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 16:59:00 +0000

June Trail conditions? Few years ago I rode this trail in mid June and only the upper most section was closed. What’s the outlook for this summer?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 07:14:45 +0000

Is this trail ridable in March?

By: mmcary

mmcary — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 07:37:36 +0000

hazards

By: Dasher1423dash

Dasher1423dash — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 06:31:02 +0000

Loved it had sex on the trail at night

By: Olivier Dutil

Olivier Dutil — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 18:51:30 +0000

This is a trail that put a smile in your face for years just thinking about ! A most at least once in your life!

By: ducklover3

ducklover3 — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 08:27:47 +0000

If you call yourself a mountain biker you must make a pilgrimage to Moab once in your life a Thw Whole Enchilada is a must ride if not the ride to do in Moab

By: El Chilango

El Chilango — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 21:33:18 +0000

First time doing the whole enchilada had done porcupine rim a few times. Riden a lot of trails throughout the United States this is got to be one of the best, if not the best trail ever. I think my upper body was more fatigued then my legs, did it on a hardtail it’s a banging Trail. Super fun can’t wait to do it again.

By: GTXC4

GTXC4 — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 08:17:39 +0000

GNARLY-EPICNESS, this is a must. If you come to Moab to do any trail, this should be it! Sadly a storm moved in on a Wednesday and got rained out on the first try, stopped at Kokopelli trailhead, it was just way too tacky to continue, the mud was chaotic. One day is all this place needs to dry out. Second try on Friday and it was perfect!! The Alpine dirt was just right, Hazard was just right and so was everything else. The only thing that wasn’t, was my intermittent GoPro Hero 3. I was planning on riding this at least twice anyway. I would have rode again if I had more time. Soooo much fun, and the drops off the rocks …wow. All I can say is, you’ll ride like a pro. I couldn’t help it and left the guys I was riding with. So peaceful and fast! Can’t wait to do it again. Had one flat (ran the rear tire too low) the first try. Then the second, the stem bolts for the bar clamp were loose after the ride, and that’s a Spike race stem torqued @ 9nm, yes I carry the torque wrench. lol That’s just to give you an idea of how gnarly of a trail this is. Had a blast! Recommend trying out Knotch when you get to the Rim section, it’s sweet!

By: Matthew Bonner

Matthew Bonner — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:59:29 +0000

Incredibly epic. Best trail I’ve ever done in my entire life. In June get a friend to come along on a trip, have them shuttle you to geyser pass (Shuttles don’t start shuttling to geyser pass until July 1). Ride down to the Mason Draw campground, located less than than a half a mile from Kokopelli. By late June there is not much snow at Burro (but the few fields are waist deep!).Don’t worry about the heat as Masons Dram is located at 8500 feet and is cool. The next day wake up at daybreak (6ish during June) Barrel down the rest of the trail beating the extreme heat. Then your friend just picks you up! Have your doubts about that plan but it worked for me!

By: Riley Rice

Riley Rice — Fri, 22 May 2015 06:47:34 +0000

Best of the Best. Bring sunscreen!

By: Aaron Chamberlain

Aaron Chamberlain — Mon, 11 May 2015 22:17:13 +0000

One of the best rides I’ve ever done. The terrain is so varied, starting in the high alpine and ending in the desert. The trails are fantastic and the views are incredible.

Make sure you’re prepared for a long day on the bike with plenty of food, water, and tools.

By: Max Wasser

Max Wasser — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 23:42:11 +0000

So sick. Nonstop fun with lots of drops and gnarly technical sections

By: TXrockrider

TXrockrider — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 10:57:19 +0000

Epic!!