Fruita Camping Beta

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Originally Posted by smmokan

Chutes and Ladders is about as much fun as Moore Fun.

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Originally Posted by zion zig zag

Fuck that trail.

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WTF?! That might be my favorite trail in the whole world. Yes, it's a bitch to climb but what an amazing jank-filled DH reward.

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Originally Posted by skaredshtles

What the hell do you guys have against Moore Fun? That's one of the best trails at Loma... :confused:

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Thank you

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Originally Posted by smmokan

I don't know a single person that I've talked to in real life that likes that trail. Only people on the internet who want to seem tough.

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I think you hang out with the wrong crowd. While I appreciate the reference to being tough, I'm 62 and my toughest days are far behind, but I truly LOVE that trail. The stuff at Lunch Loops; Gunny, Holy Cross, Free Lunch, Pre Nup were all amazing but Moore Fun was definitely the highlight of the week. Added bonus is starting that ride with the Horsethief Drop down and back. (Yes, the climb out sucks)
I'd drive the 8hrs to ride that trail alone.

I've only rode Moore Fun once, and I was told (maybe here) that I'd love it or hate it. I thought it was decent? We ride a lot of janky tech around here, and I've learned to embrace it.

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Originally Posted by Roxtar

WTF?! That might be my favorite trail in the whole world. Yes, it's a bitch to climb but what an amazing jank-filled DH reward.

Thank you



I think you hang out with the wrong crowd. While I appreciate the reference to being tough, I'm 62 and my toughest days are far behind, but I truly LOVE that trail. The stuff at Lunch Loops; Gunny, Holy Cross, Free Lunch, Pre Nup were all amazing but Moore Fun was definitely the highlight of the week. Added bonus is starting that ride with the Horsethief Drop down and back. (Yes, the climb out sucks)
I'd drive the 8hrs to ride that trail alone.

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I contend that if you don't like that trail that you might not actually like mountain biking at all and might want to consider taking up another hobby... like knitting.

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Originally Posted by snowaddict91

We ride a lot of janky tech around here, and I've learned to embrace it.

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Maybe that's the key. Northern NM is all janky tech. Moore Fun is extremely well built janky tech.
I don't understand how you can like Lunch Loops and not Moore Fun, though.
IMO, it's just a higher level of the same style.

You have to ride Moore Fun the right way....East to West. Great techy climbing. Almost every feature is rideable by itself but back to back to back is what makes it tough. I have heard it called "Moore Walking" by more than a few people. :D

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Originally Posted by slcdawg

You have to ride Moore Fun the right way....East to West.

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Originally Posted by skaredshtles

I contend that if you don't like that trail that you might not actually like mountain biking at all and might want to consider taking up another hobby... like knitting.

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I knew when I saw your avatar I'd like you :cool:

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Originally Posted by Roxtar

Maybe that's the key. Northern NM is all janky tech. Moore Fun is extremely well built janky tech.
I don't understand how you can like Lunch Loops and not Moore Fun, though.
IMO, it's just a higher level of the same style.

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Lunch Loops always kicks my ass, but its definitely fun. I have friends here that don't even like riding "flow" trails. Personally, I like it all.

Moore fun is in the same class as Ahab, imo. Not sure how you like one but hate the other. That said, I never got along with lunch loops. Been about 10 years, maybe I should try it again?

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Originally Posted by snowaddict91

Lunch Loops always kicks my ass, but its definitely fun. I have friends here that don't even like riding "flow" trails. Personally, I like it all.

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Originally Posted by alpinevibes

Bump.

Long shot: Wondering if anyone might have a campsite in Fruita reserved this weekend that they’re not going to use.

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Last fall I spent 10 days in dispersed camping right off the 18 Road Trailhead.
No reservation needed and free.

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Originally Posted by skaredshtles

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Yeah, this. West to East is much, much better for Moore Fun. But then again, it's probably about the same as arguing whether it's a fun trail or not.

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Originally Posted by smmokan

Yeah, this. West to East is much, much better for Moore Fun. But then again, it's probably about the same as arguing whether it's a fun trail or not.

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Agreed.
West to East has chunk and flow.
East to West seems like all the chunk minus the flow.

Meeting friends in Fruita November 15-19th. They want to reserve a site at Highline State Park in case the 18 rd campsites are all full. Crazy Right?

I was also blown away by what the old dispersed sites have turned into last time I was there. Still, I can't picture 18 rd camping being more than 1/4 occupied that time of year.

Should we chance finding a site on 18 rd? Or is Highline OK? What does the collective have to say?

Getting there on a Wednesday shouldn’t be a problem at 18rd this time of year, but it’s been 3ish years since I’ve been down there


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At that point, I'd try to get a site at the paid 18 road campground. There are sites that open up 4 days out for last minute reservations.

I would think you'd be okay with finding a dispersed site for the weekend on a Wednesday though.

I'd be staying at La Quinta... $89 night

Highline Lake is pretty nice but I'd think you'd have no problem at 18 Road. That said, I too would be at the La Quinta.

Oh, neither of us realized you could book BLM sites online now. Duh 🙄 Gonna do that. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by chicken feathers

Oh, neither of us realized you could book BLM sites online now. Duh �� Gonna do that. Thanks!

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My buddy booked us a site in the D-section on 18 Road last Tuesday for this past Saturday night. He said it wasn't that hard to get a spot, though he we on the website early when the 4-day-lead booking opened. He said the mid-week dates were mostly empty when he looked for reservations so I think you'll be good for your dates and days of the week.