Bryce, Zion & Grand Canyon Multisport
Full days in Bryce, Zion and the Grand Canyon—three of the Southwest’s most stunning national parks—allow you to explore the high-desert landscape as much or as little as you’d like. Hike past spires and pinnacles in Bryce, view the humbling vastness of the Grand Canyon and follow a trail as it snakes up the side of a cliff in Zion. With plenty of heart-pumping biking and hiking routes through awe-inspiring landscapes, this journey is sure to take your breath away!
Days 1-2 Bryce Canyon
Meet in St. George 
Soak up views of Bryce’s maze of spires, hoodoos, windows, walls and pinnacles On a hike down to Queen’s Garden, discover pink hoodoos and vivid rock formations sprouting from the canyon floor Test your biking skills on a hilly route to Rainbow Point, delivering 1,000 feet of elevation gain and a breathtaking view as your reward.
Days 3-4 grand canyon
Leaving Bryce, point your wheels downhill through Red Canyon on a smooth bike path Revel in the vastness of the Grand Canyon from the broad porch of our lodge Shuttle to Point Imperial, the highest point on the North Rim Hike along secluded Widforss Trail for wide-open vistas across the canyon.
Days 5-7 zion
Heading out from our high-desert plateau, we enter Zion Once in this remarkable park, pedal on crimson-colored roads, admiring the towering cliffs A local naturalist explains the geology of the region Venture into the water of the Virgin River beneath soaring rock walls on one of the park’s most famous hikes, the Narrows Take your pick of scenic routes in this hiker’s paradise, from easy walks past emerald pools to the dizzying climb to Angels Landing, which looms 2,000 feet above the valley floor Cap off the trip with a car-free spin along the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive or spend time shopping in the town of Springdale.
SOUTHWESTERN STYLE : Casual Inns
Bryce Canyon Lodge (2 nights): A historic park lodge in a forest of pines, a stone’s throw from the canyon rim.
Grand Canyon Lodge (2 nights): A 1920s stone-and-wood lodge perched above the remote North Rim; we stay in simple rustic cabins.
Desert Pearl Inn (2 nights): Guest rooms at this welcoming riverside lodge have balconies overlooking the stunning cliffs of Zion.
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
- Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
- Hiking 2, 5 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
- Levels 1 to 3 3 Route Options Available
- Biking 32 miles
- 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
- Optional Hiking 3.2, 6.7 miles
- 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
- Level 1 2 Route Options Available
- Biking 6, 19 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
- Walking 1.5 miles
Day 4
- Optional Activities
Day 5
- Level 1 to 2 1 Route Option Available
- Hiking 5 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
- Levels 1 to 2 4 Route Options Available
- Hiking 2, 3.5, 4, 5 miles
- 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 7
- Level 1 1 Route Option Available
- Biking 19 miles
- 0 - 500 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
- 5/26-6/1Price: $2498 pp dbl. occ., (+ $550 for sgl. occ.)
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Hotel variation: On Nights 1 and 2 we stay at Ruby's Inn, located just outside Bryce Canyon. - 6/5-11Price: $2198 pp dbl. occ., (+ $550 for sgl. occ.)
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Hotel variation: On Nights 1 and 2 we stay at Ruby's Inn, located just outside Bryce Canyon. - 6/11-17Price: $2598 pp dbl. occ., (+ $550 for sgl. occ.)
- 6/19-25Price: $2698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $550 for sgl. occ.)
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Hotel variation: On Nights 1 and 2 we stay at Ruby's Inn, located just outside Bryce Canyon. - 7/13-19Price: $2598 pp dbl. occ., (+ $550 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/11-17Price: $2598 pp dbl. occ., (+ $550 for sgl. occ.)
- 9/1-7Price: $2598 pp dbl. occ., (+ $550 for sgl. occ.)
- 9/16-22Price: $2198 pp dbl. occ., (+ $550 for sgl. occ.)
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Hotel variation: On Nights 1 and 2 we stay at Ruby's Inn, located just outside Bryce Canyon, and on Nights 5 and 6 we stay at Cliffrose Lodge & Gardens in Springdale.
SINGLES+SOLOS TRIPS
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Trip praise
Fantastic, awesome, can't wait to do it again!!! More than met my expectations!! You guys are off the charts. Won't go any other way. Worth every penny!!!Holtsville, NY
This trip fulfilled all my hopes, and confirmed NONE of my fears for the trip. My hope was to experience new activities, to discover new abilities in myself, and to push myself physically. I got chances to do all of that. My fear was that the trip leaders would be too demanding in terms of requiring everyone to do tons of activities and to "enjoy" tough things like biking in the rain. I was also afraid everyone on the trip would be more active than me, and more gung ho about hiking or biking in the cold or rain. None of this happened. I absolutely loved the trip.Las Vegas, NV
We had a great time again with Backroads! The spectacular beauty of the Canyons speak for themselves and you help make it a fantastic experience. The leaders you provide are so well suited to their roles - making it a certainty that everyone in the family has a great time full of memories. I'd love to know your secrets for hiring great people to use in my business!Allendale, NJ
My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves; great overall experience. Our leaders were absolutely fantastic: upbeat (even at 7 am), always with a smile on their faces and always willing to accommodate any guest's requests. The vacation was all we could have asked for; we will certainly travel with you again.Martinez, CA