What do you get when you combine the Raptor Route's two best trails with the best sections of the Whole Enchilada?
🦅 The Flying Porcupine: Moab's "Best Day Ever"
Combine the Raptor Route's flow with the Whole Enchilada's tech.
The Flying Porcupine is arguably Moab's most efficient and awesome trail combo. This high-octane experience delivers a 4,800-foot descent over 18+ miles, blending "Moab Flow" with chunky chunder, technical drops, and world-class singletrack.
The Route
- Eagle Eye
- Falcon Flow
- LPS (Lower Porcupine Singletrack)
- Porcupine Rim
⏱️ How It Works: The Two-Shuttle System
To maximize your descent and minimize the climbing, this route utilizes a timed double-shuttle drop.
Shuttle #1: Drops you at the Eagle Eye trailhead.
You must descend the first 4 miles (Eagle Eye and Hawks Glide) in 50 minutes to catch your second ride.
Shuttle #2: Picks you up at the bottom of Hawks Glide and shuttles you back up to the LPS Trailhead for the final descent of LPS and Porcupine Rim to the Colorado River.
⚠️ CAUTION: There is no third shuttle. If you miss the second pickup, there is a 4-mile, 2,000-foot climb up Sand Flats Road to reach the Porcupine Rim access point. E-bikes are not allowed on this route.
🚀 Pro Tip: Add "UPS" to Your Second Drop
If you have the legs for it, we highly recommend adding UPS (Upper Porcupine Singletrack) to your second shuttle drop. This allows you to ride three of the seven "Whole Enchilada" trails without the all-day commitment of the full route.
- Lower UPS Access: A quick 0.25-mile pedal from the drop-off to Porcupine Rim Campground.
- Entire UPS Access: Pedal 1.2 miles to the Kokopelli entrance, then another 1.4 miles to the UPS trailhead. (Adds 2.5 miles and 600 ft of climbing total.)
Quick Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Descent | 4,800 Vertical Feet |
| Total Distance | 18+ Miles |
| Terrain | Flow-tech, sandstone ledges, high-speed rock gardens, tech features, and extreme exposure |
| Requirement | Advanced fitness and technical skills are highly recommended to meet the 50-minute shuttle window |
