Eric

Eric

  • Joined: November 18, 2023
  • Articles: 18

Kayenta Trail & Riverside Walk

A view of Zion National Park from the Kayenta Trail. The Virgin River is in the middle and the canyons are on the left and right.

Kayenta Trail – 3.5 Miles – out and back. ModerateGetting there – I stayed in Springdale, so I walked to the park entrance and the visitor center, got on the shuttle and it was Stop 6 on the shuttleLower Emerald…

Zion and Surrounding Area

View of Zion Canyon from Observation Point. In the middle you can see the popular hike and trail for Angel's Landing. The Virgin River is running through the canyon.

I didn’t do all the traditional hikes in Zion National Park due to the popularity and the crowds- it just kind of took away from the fun. I also couldn’t get a permit to do Angels Landing. I did do…

China Wall – MDH Trail

china wall, badlands of ND

Where/what is it: The China Wall can be found along the eastern section of the MDH trail, spanning from Mile Post 128 to Mile Post 129. If you approach from the north, you will encounter a lengthy, moderately steep path…

Maah Daah Hey Trail – Devils Pass

Sign post along the MDH trail indicating the Devil's Pass

The Maah Daah Hey (MDH) Trail is a 150 mile hiking/biking/horse riding trail in western North Dakota. The trail goes through the beautiful badlands of ND.  Devil’s Pass is my favorite sections of the Maah Dah Hey Trail, it is…

Flume Trail, Lake Tahoe

Person overlooking Lake Tahoe from high upon the Flume Trail.

This entry will inform you how to ride the world famous Flume Trail located in Nevada overlooking Lake Tahoe. All links to maps/info will open in a new\ window. Where to stay: That is up to you, but you will ultimately…

DIY Bike Mount-Toyota Pickup

Toyota Tacoma with mountain bikes in the back

Here is a little video on how I made my bike rail for my Toyota Tacoma. It is a super easy build and doesn’t require a lot of tools. It’s also cheap and not labor intensive!       A…

Phoenix/Scottsdale/Tempe

Example of trail at Brown's Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona

I spent an extended weekend in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area- here are a few areas I hit and would probably go to again. Scottsdale: Phoenix: Tempe: Queen Creek:

Brown’s Ranch Mountain Bike

Bike leaning against trail sign, Brown's Ranch, Scottsdale AZ

Just the Details: 165+ miles of trails – according to trailforks.com (will vary depending on the site) Several Trailheads: Can connect to McDowell Mountain Regional Park via Gooseneck Trail Below is a screenshot from trailforks.com to give you an idea…