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Discover Moab’s Flying Porcupine trail combo, featuring an 18-mile, 4,800-foot descent across iconic singletrack. This advanced mountain bike shuttle ride offers flow, technical features, and breathtaking Colorado River views.
Discover Moab’s Flying Porcupine trail combo, featuring an 18-mile, 4,800-foot descent across iconic singletrack. This advanced mountain bike shuttle ride offers flow, technical features, and breathtaking Colorado River views.
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Moab, Utah, stands as one of the world’s premier outdoor playgrounds, renowned for its rugged red rock landscapes, sweeping vistas, and some of the most exhilarating mountain biking trails on the planet. Among its celebrated rides, the Flying Porcupine trail combo offers riders an unforgettable journey combining speed, technical sections, and jaw-dropping views with over 4,800 feet of descending over 18 miles—earning its reputation as a must-do adventure for advanced riders.
This shuttle-supported ride begins with pickup at the Porcupine Rim Trailhead River parking lot, conveniently located just four miles east of town along Highway 128 beside the Colorado River. From here, the shuttle transports riders to the top of the Eagle Eye trailhead. The Flying Porcupine experience weaves together four iconic segments: Eagle Eye, Hawks Glide, LPS (Lower Porcupine Singletrack), and Porcupine Rim. Each trail offers distinct features—smooth flowing sections contrast with technical rock-strewn drops and chunky chunder, delivering a varied riding experience that tests skills and stamina.
Eagle Eye and Hawks Glide start the ride with a fast, flowy descent that carves through desert terrain dotted with pinyon pine and juniper, descending towards the second shuttle pickup. After reconnecting with your ride vehicle, a second shuttle ride delivers you to the LPS trailhead, where the terrain grows more technical with tight switchbacks, exposed ridgelines, and spectacular panoramas of the Colorado River winding below. Finishing on the Porcupine Rim Trail, riders descend rugged singletrack overlooking the river and the canyon’s vast red walls.
Moab’s geology here is distinctive—slickrock sandstone formations sculpted over millennia by wind and water define the terrain, while the nearby Colorado River adds a dramatic blue contrast to the rust-colored cliffs. This ride showcases the diversity and challenges that make the Moab area a hotspot for gravity and endurance riders alike.
Flying Porcupine stands out because it seamlessly connects multiple legendary trails into one epic experience, facilitated by a reliable shuttle service to maximize riding time and minimize pedaling. The operation’s in-depth local knowledge ensures riders can focus on the thrill while leaving logistical worries behind.
This advanced trail requires solid technical skills, fitness, and attention to time constraints—riders must complete Eagle Eye and Hawks Glide within 75 minutes to catch the second shuttle. No e-bikes are allowed, preserving trail integrity and rider experience. Bringing ample water (at least 100 oz per rider), bike repair tools, layers, and sun protection is essential given the arid conditions.
For mountain bikers chasing Moab’s best combination of flow and challenge, the Flying Porcupine ride delivers an unmatched taste of the desert’s wild terrain and unforgettable views.
challenging.
3–5 hours.
Riders should be in strong cardiovascular shape with the endurance to descend technical terrain and meet shuttle timing requirements.
The pick-up is at the Porcupine Rim Trailhead River parking lot along Highway 128, about 4 miles east of Moab near Grandstaff Campground.
No, e-bikes are not permitted on this trail combo to protect trail conditions and safety.
You will need to pedal 3 to 4 miles with significant elevation gain to reach the next access point, which can be physically demanding.
It's recommended to carry at least 100 ounces of water per rider due to the hot and dry desert climate.
This ride is advanced and requires solid technical mountain biking skills, endurance, and pace management.
Yes, there is a large dirt parking lot accommodating over 30 vehicles; be sure to park in the designated lot for shuttle riders.
The Porcupine Rim Trail area is part of a historic network of routes within the iconic Colorado Plateau, shaped by Indigenous cultures and early explorers.
Riders are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles to minimize erosion and protect sensitive habitats in this delicate desert environment.
Hazard County Shuttle is a Moab, Utah–based shuttle and guided-ride operator focused on mountain bike shuttles, private guided tours, and vehicle transfers. The business arranges trailhead pickups and in-town transfers for many of Moab’s most requested routes, including Whole Enchilada lower sections, Flying Porcupine, Mag-7, Slickrock, Raptor Route, Moab Brands, Dead Horse Point, Kokopelli Trail shuttles, and Captain Ahab. Hazard County Shuttle also provides vehicle transfers for river trips such as Cataract Canyon. Pickup and drop-off options listed include River Trailhead Parking Lot, Rim Cyclery (in-town pickup), Bottom of Portal Roadside, Kestrel Run Trailhead Parking Lot, and other trailhead locations named in the service roster. The company offers both shuttle-only services and private guided mountain bike tours, supporting point-to-point descents, multi-mile rides, and guided experiences for a range of skill levels. Drivers and guides coordinate logistics for timed pickups and trail-specific transfers, enabling riders to focus on the ride rather than transport details. Hazard County Shuttle’s service catalog covers single-day shuttles, private guided mountain biking tours, and vehicle transfers for recreations that require reliable transport between trailheads or river put-ins. Riders book services by selecting the route and pick-up location that match their planned ride, combining shuttle logistics with guided instruction or independent riding as desired.
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