From the Rim, you'll drop 2,700 vertical feet to the Colorado River over 11 unforgettable miles. While Dominic is at the hospital getting his broken wrist x-rayed, the Mad Scientist bikers pose on top of Porcupine Rim, in front of the grand vistas of Castle Valley. October 21, 2000. The downhill varies from smooth cruising to rocky technical stair-stepping. Especially on the singletrack section at the end, all but the very best stunt-riders will have to portage the bike over a few obstacles.
Chad takes a hop off a chest-high ledge.
Photo by Bruce, October 21, 2000. It's available free, but there are 200 other great photos on our Screensaver and Wallpaper CD . The trail can be ridden with a hardbody or hardtail bike, but your body will pay the price. There's a lot of slamming and banging on the way down. We recommend dual-suspension for this ride.