The Whole Enchilada

Lower Section

13.5
miles
300'
elev gain
7,284'
high
3,985'
low
-4.8%
avg grade
-33%
max grade

Whole Enchilada Lower Section

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The Whole Enchilada:

Lower Section

Trail Description:

LPS and Porcupine Rim: The Lower Whole Enchilada

The LPS (Lower Porcupine Singletrack) trail connects directly to the renowned Porcupine Rim Trail, forming the lower half of Moab's famous Whole Enchilada Trail System.

LPS offers a diverse riding experience, starting with a singletrack section that traversers the rim a that transitions into flow sections, ledges, rock features, sharp turns, and drops. Early on, riders encounter a fork with two challenging options:

  • The Notch: A short, steep, and highly technical route recommended only for the most experienced riders.
  • The Snotch: This trail begins with an off-camber, rocky switchback entrance leading into a technical switchback slab feature.

Both paths will lead you to winding along the rim, featuring sandstone ledges and technical rock features, and flowy corners, eventually merging at the Porcupine Rim overlook. This iconic spot is perfect for a snack break and photos of the majestic Castle Valley.

To continue your descent on the Porcupine Rim Trail, follow the sign towards "Enchilada (Porcupine Rim)." The next section is a fast, bone-chattering rock garden filled with sandstone shelves, boulders, and optional drops. The ride concludes with a spectacular, exposed singletrack section boasting amazing views of the Colorado River and numerous technical features.

The Porcupine Rim trail finishes at the Porcupine Rim Trailhead River Parking Lot, located next to the Grandstaff Campground on the Colorado River.

Extending Your Ride: UPS Full & Lower Section

If you're looking to ride a bit more, a short pedal from the drop off point leads to the access trail for UPS (Upper Porcupine Singletrack). This allows you to ride three of the seven trails that comprise the Whole Enchilada system, offering a substantial ride without the all-day commitment of the full "WE."

Accessing UPS:

  • Lower UPS: Pedal 0.25 miles from the drop-off point to Porcupine Rim Campground.
  • Entire UPS (Upper, Middle, Lower):
    • Pedal 1.2 miles up the road to the Kokopelli Trail entrance.
    • Continue an additional 1.7 miles to the UPS trailhead.
    • Note: This option adds 3 miles and 600 feet of climbing

Parking and Logistics

If you're riding either Porcupine Rim or the lower section of the Whole Enchilada, it's best to park your car at the Porcupine Rim Trailhead parking lot. This saves you a six to eight-mile pedal back to town after your ride.

Details:

To continue on the Porcupine Rim Classic trail, head right at the sign towards Enchilada (Porcupine Rim Classic). The next section is a high-speed bone chattering rock garden littered with sandstone shelves, boulders full of drops, and optional features. The ride commences with a spectacular singletrack section that provides amazing views of the Colorado River. The singletrack is exposed with many technical features. It finishes at the Porcupine Rim Classic Trailhead River Parking Lot located adjacent to the Grandstaff Campground on the Colorado River. If you are riding either Porcupine Rim Classic or the Whole Enchilada lower section, park your car at the Porcupine Rim Classic TH parking lot to eliminate the six (6) mile pedal back to town.

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The Whole Enchilada

Lower Section

Price:

$40.00 Per Rider



Call 435-210-8082 now to book your adventure, or receive more information.

  • We used Hazard County Shuttle service twice during our Moab visit and had great experiences both times. Geoff gave us helpful pointers for navigating the trails and the latest trail conditions so that we knew what to expect. There are other shuttle services in town for a similar price, but I think Hazard County Shuttle stands out due to the friendly service, clear communication, and trailhead pick-up. Highly recommended.

    — Grant Bauer
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  • We've gone with Hazard County Shuttle the past two years when riding in Moab. Their service is great--friendly, on time, convenient. Our shuttle was on time and picked us up exactly where planned. This was the only shuttle we could find picking up at the trailhead, so we avoided the 6-mile ride back to town. Great service, good tips for the ride. We’ll be back!

    — Scott Primeau
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  • We rented bikes at Rim Cyclery, they recommended Geoff at Hazard County Shuttles to us. Our family had a great day! Geoff was easy to work with, he was on time and friendly, and had advice and recommendations for things in Moab. Everything went smoothly and we really appreciated how easy it was to get on a bike!

    — Jill
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  • I’ve been getting shuttle rides in Moab for years. Riding with Geoff and Hazard County is a huge find. These guys provide a killer service… pickup from where you end your ride at a time that works for you. Unmatched service in Moab. For those that are new to riding Moab… having your vehicle and cold beer waiting for you at the end of your ride is a deal maker. The ride into town in the heat and construction at the end of a killer ride blows. Don’t do it. Shuttle with Hazard County.

    — Marty Bell
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  • This is the shuttle you want for Porcupine Rim Classic! Pick up is at the bottom of the trail (grandstaff campground parking lot) so once you're done your car is waiting for you vs pedaling all the way back to town. Drop off at LPS trailhead was perfect, we did a short ride up to porcupine rim campground to start on UPS (epic view on this trail!). Geoff is really cool, gave us tips on local trails, was on time and friendly. Highly recommend!

    — Traci
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  • Of course they were on time and took excellent care of the bikes, but they also shared with us trail info, local tips, took pics for us, made sure we headed down the right trail… all the things you don’t expect from a shuttle company but wish they did. Will definitely use them next time we are in Moab!

    — Emma Maaranen
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  • Went to Moab for Thanksgiving and my family had a fantastic day doing the Mag 5 trail with Hazard County Shuttles. I've never biked in Moab before and I was a little nervous about getting in over my head with two teenagers. Geoff spent a lot of time talking to me about route options and gave me great advise on how to strike the right balance between doing an epic ride and keeping things safe. The Hazard County shuttle for the Mag 5 was super convenient compared to other shuttle options because you can get picked up at the Moab Brands trailhead instead of in town (this cuts out 9 miles on the road after the end of the ride). The price of the shuttle is also very reasonable, especially considering that ride that followed the shuttle was hands down the best time I've ever had on a bike.

    — Dan Miller
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  • What an amazing shuttling experience! Usually shuttling is just sit back and wait. This was different! We received great advice and great stories and such a fun ride! Mag 7 was incredible and hazard county shuttle made it even better. I completely recommend this shuttle. We will be using them from now on!

    — Matt Budd
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  • Hazard County Shuttle is the best shuttle company in Moab in my opinion (having tried other local companies before). I echo all of the other positive reviewer comments I've gotten a chance to read. It's a no-brainer to shuttle with them! The obvious deciding factor is that to my knowledge they are the only shuttle company that will pick you up at the bottom of the ride. While it is possible to ride back to town you are at times riding on the road w/ cars, which can be dangerous, and it is a schlep after the long, awesome rides Moab has to offer...if you can avoid it to have more energy for others rides do it, especially because it doesn't cost more, prices are competitive! A legit bonus is that Geoff is knowledgeable about the trails and provides such great advice and recommendations. Super appreciated. He was available by text, even after the ride for questions on another trail and checked in on us to make sure we had a good ride on Mag 7. He is professional and friendly, making the shuttle ride enjoyable as well. I'm terrible about remembering to review but this is worth it because I can't recommend enough! Thanks Geoff!

    — Elisif Harro
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  • We used Hazard County Shuttle service twice during our Moab visit and had great experiences both times. Geoff gave us helpful pointers for navigating the trails and the latest trail conditions so that we knew what to expect. There are other shuttle services in town for a similar price, but I think Hazard County Shuttle stands out due to the friendly service, clear communication, and trailhead pick-up. Highly recommended.

    — Grant Bauer
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    The Whole Enchilada Lower Section $40.00 Per Rider

    13.5 miles / 300' elevation gain / 7,284' high / 3,985' low / -4.8% average grade / -33% max grade
    Porcupine Rim, LPS , access to UPS drop off via short pedal.

    * Departing From: Porcupine Rim Trailhead River Parking Lot, and Rim Cyclery