Southwestern Burnup Tour - Sierra Nevada, Buckskin Gulch, and Zion - September 2011

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After only forty minutes from our turnaround point near the top of the JEM trail, we were back at the trailhead. Awesome little trail. If I found it easy, then it is probably a very easy trail by mountain biking difficulty standards, but I'm sure riders of all abilities love it.

Back at the trailhead

Cramped Drive Back

Carefully dismantling and squeezing everything back into the rental vehicle (including Jenn and Gosia), we made our way back t o Springdale, arriving comfortably before the cycle shop's 6pm closing time.

Interactive Trackmap, J.E.M. mountainbike trail. Click map to view

Interactive Trackmap, J.E.M. mountainbike trail. Click to view

Cycle Data - J.E.M. Trail

Start Time: 1:49p.m.

End Time: 4:08p.m.

Duration: 2h19m

Distance: 17.93 km (11.14 mi)

Average Speed: 7.7 km/hr (4.8 mph)

Start Elevation: 3500ft (1067m) *

Max Elevation: 4094ft (1248m) *

Min Elevation: 3472ft (1058m) *

End Elevation: 3502ft (1067m) *

* : +/- 75 feet

Total Elevation Gain: 622ft (190m) *

Total Elevation Loss: 602ft (183m) *

* : +/- 75 feet

Elevation Graph

Below is a video sequence containing an account of our mountain biking up about 90% of the J.EM. Trail, and back down. Click directly on the image below to start it.

The J.E.M. Trail - Click on video above to start

After finishing with our cycling adventure, it was time for a little rest and relaxation. We crossed the street back to The Zion Park Motel (our motel) and took a dip in their great saltwater pool. Then, after a bit of freshening up, we crossed the street again, this time to eat at the Zion Pizza & Noodle Restaurant. The restaurant is a relaxed hipster-y sort of place that serves gourmet pizzas and some decent pasta dishes.