moab utah. btw, we are traveling counter -clockwise over the slickrock loop (we are currently 75% through the ride at this point. third in a series. Watch em go counterclock on the other Slickrock legs of this journey: Part 1 www.youtube.com Part 2 www.youtube.com Part 4 www.youtube.com Type: Slickrock; Loop Ride Difficulty: Physically difficult, technically difficult Attractions: The Slickrock Bike Trail possesses a terrific combination of challenging riding and scenery. The practice loop offers an introduction to riding on slickrock. Length: 10.5 miles (main loop); 2.2 miles (practice loop) Trailhead: On Sand Flats Road, 2.3 miles from the intersection of the Sand Flats Road and Mill Creek Drive in Moab. The Slickrock Bike Trail is located on a heavily eroded sandstone plateau between Moab Valley and the Colorado River in the Sand Flats Recreation Area. To reach the trailhead from Moab, drive 2.3 miles east on Sand Flats Road from the intersection of Mill Creek Drive and the Sand Flats Road. The Slickrock Trail is normally used from March through November although the spring and fall months are the most popular. Snow usually covers the trail from late December through February. Early morning and evening rides are best during the summer when mid-day temperatures can exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Trailhead facilities include a parking area, rest rooms, and information boards. There is no drinking water in the area. The Sand Flats Recreation Area is managed through a …