Bryce, Zion & Grand Canyon Biking
Join us to experience the monolithic oddities of Bryce Canyon, the chiseled vastness of the Grand Canyon and the stunning cliffs of Zion. Pedal through pine forests at dawn and catch the sunset over desert landscapes. Find inspiration in groves of red-barked manzanita, quaking aspen and spruce. Be dazzled in every direction by the ever-changing orange, amber and red sandstone glow in this spectacular trinity of national parks.
Day 1 brian head
Meet in St. George 
Take in Utah’s dramatic scenery en route to Brian Head Stop along the way to enjoy a Backroads picnic.
Days 2-3 bryce canyon
Ride through Cedar Breaks National Monument, a rocky red-orange amphitheater Enjoy the long descent into meadows encircled by aspen and pine Spin across the high desert to Bryce Canyon Hike past colorful whimsically shaped hoodoos, spires and monoliths on aptly named trails such as Sunrise, Queen’s Garden and Inspiration.
Day 4 kanab
Ride through Red Canyon and past white Navajo sandstone cliffs Weathered farms and sleepy towns scattered across the valley floor add to the high-desert scenery Bike to a desert overlook with views of the Kaibab Plateau.
Days 5-6 grand canyon
Cross the wide-open desert and ascend the Grand Staircase Pedal to the Grand Canyon’s spectacular North Rim Spend the day hiking or take in a view from the front-row seat of the main lodge’s porch.
Days 7-9 zion
At dawn, pass through plateau meadows and forests to Jacob Lake Enjoy a downhill spin to the desert floor, then on to the red-and-pink cliff walls of Zion National Park A hike to Angel’s Landing brings you nearly 2,000 feet above the valley for a 360-degree panorama of soaring sandstone Cap off the trip with an exhilarating river hike through the Narrows.
A WARM WELCOME : Casual Inns
Cedar Breaks Lodge (1 night): This mountainside hotel offers a full spa, an indoor pool and spacious guest rooms.
Bryce Canyon Lodge (2 nights): This simple park lodge is on the National Historic Register and is set in a forest of pines on the canyon rim.
Best Western Red Hills (1 night): Basic western comfort and a swimming pool in the heart of Kanab.
Grand Canyon Lodge (2 nights): A rustic 1920s stone-and-wood lodge perched above the remote North Rim.
Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens (2 nights): A modern riverside inn with a pool, lovely gardens and spacious guest rooms.
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
- Start of Trip
Day 2
- Levels 3 to 5
3 Route Options Available
- 37, 45, 64 miles
- 1000 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
- Levels 1 to 3 4 Route Options Available
- Biking 33 miles
- 1200+ feet elevation gain
- Hiking 3.2, 6.3, 8.5 miles
- 500 - 1200 feet elevation gain
Day 4
- Levels 4 to 5 3 Route Options Available
- Biking 50, 63, 80 miles
- 500 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
- Levels 4 to 5 3 Route Options Available
- Biking 44, 66, 81 miles
- 1000 - 5000 feet elevation gain
Day 6
- Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
- Hiking 2, 5, 9 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
- Optional mule ride
Day 7
- Levels 4 to 5 4 Route Options Available
- Biking 51, 82, 91, 120 miles
- 1000 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 8
- Levels 1 to 2 3 Route Options Available
- Hiking 2, 4, 5 miles
- 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 9
- Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
- Hiking 3, 5 miles
- 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Trips For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Average Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biking | Walking & Hiking | ||
| Level 1 | 2-3 hours | 10-20 mile | 2-5 miles |
| Level 2 | 2-4 hours | 21-30 miles | 5-7 miles |
| Level 3 | 3-5 hours | 31-40 miles | 7-9 miles |
| Level 4 | 4-6 hours | 41-55 miles | 9-11 miles |
| Level 5 | 5-7+ hours | 56-75+ miles | 11-13+ miles |
2008 DATES
CLASSIC TRIPS
- 7/9-17Price: $3298 pp dbl. occ., (+ $680 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/27-9/4Price: $3298 pp dbl. occ., (+ $680 for sgl. occ.)
- 9/4-12Price: $3298 pp dbl. occ., (+ $680 for sgl. occ.)
SINGLES+SOLOS TRIPS
Reserve early for the best available price. Prices may change during the course of the year--if they do change, the best prices are available earlier. Once you book your trip, your price is guaranteed.
Trip praise
What can I say?!?! This trip was the BEST!! It was awesome, amazing, seamlessly run, super challenging, and all around unbelievable. Every time I sign up for another Backroads trip (this was my 4th) I question how one trip can outdo my previous trip and once again, it happened. Time to start planning my next trip!New York, NY