Yes, it’s only two miles longer and with 600’ more climbing, but this is the adventurest route.
Exact same route as the Black until the turnoff for New Canyon Road. It dives down FR 0214 and
then rises up to Monument Peak REALLY steeply. This one hurts. There will be hike-a-bike.
After Monument Peak, like, immediately, the downhill gets super-gnarly. Exercise caution: this
is where you can get very broken. There are cattle gates throughout that you will have to open
and close behind you. A lot of it counts as a road only in the barest sense. But the views from
Monument Peak in particular are nuts. You’ll be able to see Bear Lake to the north and
Wyoming to the East, and the Wasatch Back to the south and west. The ridgeline descent to
Randolph is fast and features a lot of potential hike-a-bike up steep, punchy inclines. Droppers
recommended. Resupply at Randolph and then make fun of the Black Route riders when you
join them for the grind up Old Canyon Road.
ï‚· Stuff to know: lights might be a good option here, since the route gets rowdy enough that a
mechanical could keep you out until after dark. You are totally on your own between the start
and Randolph, so ride accordingly. Big tires with low pressure, dropper, suspension, none of it
hurts. There is a LOT of water on the route but it will all need filtered to get rid of the cow poo.
Enjoy, don’t forget to close the gates
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Credit: Thank you @saltyandstupidcycling and Bobby Kennedy for the routes!
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