Fall weather is here! That means perfect temperatures to be out on bikes all day and cool evenings, perfect for sleeping out under the stars. We love this time of year
- the leaves are changing at the top of the [Whole Enchilada](https://rimtours.com/tours/whole-enchilada-hazzard/), we are back out on the [White Rim](https://rimtours.com/tours/white-rim-3-day/) and everyone is having fun getting in as many miles as possible before the season finishes. Here are our top five reasons to visit Moab in the fall:
You can be out riding all day
Did we mention the weather is perfect? Fall is our favorite time of year
- crisp mornings and perfect daytime temperatures. This means you can be out all day riding bikes. We run a lot of [White Rim](https://rimtours.com/tours/white-rim-3-day/), [Maze](https://rimtours.com/tours/the-maze-5-day/), [Kokopelli](https://rimtours.com/tours/kokopelli-trail/) and [Needles to Moab](https://rimtours.com/tours/needles-to-moab-canyonlands-tour/) trips during this time of year when the weather is nice. We also start back up offering [full-day tours](https://rimtours.com/acf-bb-tour-block2/) around the Moab area. Join us to ride [Mag 7](https://rimtours.com/tours/magnificent-7-trails-singletrack/), [Navajo Rocks](https://rimtours.com/tours/navajo-rocks/), [Klondike Bluff](https://rimtours.com/tours/north-klondike-singletrack/) or any of our favorite [e-bike rides](https://rimtours.com/tours/canyonlands-national-park-ebike-full-day/) like a full day in Canyonlands National Park, getting to ride the infamous Shafer Trail. Don’t forget to pack a layer and rain jacket because it can chilly or potentially rain, bringing us to our next point…
We usually do get some rain in the fall- this means hero dirt out on the trails!
Rain in the desert is a great thing! Most of the trails around the Moab area are a combination of sand and rock. The rock is always really grippy for bike tires, but the sand can be loose and challenging to pedal through. Until it rains! Any kind of moisture packs down the sand and makes for primo conditions to ride on. And don’t worry- its rare to get a day where the rain doesn’t let up. Usually it rains for an hour or two and then clears up to be able to get out and ride. The Moab area is also expansive and the weather is sometimes isolated to a few areas. Our expert guides can look at the weather and know where to take you to get the best chance of weather and good trails. Just remember that if it does rain a lot- “if you leave a track, turn back.” The trails can get damaged riding on them if too wet, so let them dry out and try a different trail system. [Navajo Rocks](https://rimtours.com/tours/navajo-rocks/), [Amasa Back](https://rimtours.com/tours/amasa-back-ahab/) and [Slickrock](https://rimtours.com/tours/slickrock-trail-ebike/) are some of our go-to’s when the trails have gotten a lot of rain.
Fall is Whole Enchilada Season and the Leaves Start Changing in the La Sal Mountains
The [Whole Enchilada](https://rimtours.com/tours/whole-enchilada-hazzard/) has a short window of when we can ride the whole trail. The ride is a series of trails linked together and the high point on the trail is over 11,000 feet in the La Sal Mountains. The first snowfall typically happens sometime in late October at higher elevations and closes down the top trail Burro Pass. This trail opens mid summer, but at that time, it is very hot down at the bottom on Porcupine Rim trail. So the sweet spot to ride the Whole Enchilada is from mid-September until the snow falls in the mountains. During this time, you can also witness the aspens leaves changing to a bright golden yellow. It is a spectacular thing to witness and just makes the ride all that much better!
 Golden aspen trees on Burro Trail at the top of the Whole Enchilada.
Get Some More Riding in at the End of the Season
You’ve been riding all summer and want to eek out just a little bit more out of the mountain bike season. This is another perfect reason to come visit Moab in the fall. Use that hard earned fitness to join on a [White Rim](https://rimtours.com/tours/white-rim-4-day/) trip or do some [day tours](https://rimtours.com/acf-bb-tour-block2/) around Moab.
 The White Rim is one of our favorite fall rides.
Great Weather for Camping and Star Gazing
We love camping out in the fall under cloudless skies. The perfect daytime weather means the nights are a bit chilly and the mornings can be crisp
- we think this is perfect for camping out! We bring along a propane campfire on our [multi-day tours](https://rimtours.com/multi-day-tours-list/) to warm up with when its chillier. Fall weather generally makes for great star gazing conditions. The Moab area is dark sky certified and the time around the new moon is perfect for seeing the Milky Way and all of the stars. Get to witness this on one of our multi-day tours or head into Arches after doing a day tour in the Moab area.
