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Bryce, Zion & Grand Canyon Multisport

Bryce, Zion & Grand Canyon Multisport

Big-time fun on a big-time scale is yours for the taking as you explore the colorful playground of Bryce, Grand Canyon and Zion. Your family will enjoy discovering the high-desert landscape, otherworldly rock formations and spectacular vistas of three of the nation's most colorful natural parks. Hike among the spindly spires and pinnacles of Bryce, pedal to the Grand Canyon, where scenic walks (and perhaps even a mule ride) await, and venture along one of the many trails that zigzag through Zion Canyon. Plenty of options, free time to explore at your leisure and Backroads leaders who know the native flora and fauna like the back of their hands make this a fantastic journey for the whole family!

Days 1-2 Bryce Canyon

Meet in St. George Walk along the rim of Bryce Canyon  Adults bike a hilly route to Rainbow Point, the highest spot in Bryce Meanwhile, kids visit an elk preserve in a tractor-pulled wagon  On an optional hike down to Queen's Garden, discover pink hoodoos and vivid rock formations sprouting from the canyon floor Keep your eyes open for desert creatures, like lizards and chipmunks, as they dart playfully across the landscape  Relax at our lodge set amid the pines.

Days 3-4 Grand Canyon

Whoop it up by descending along a bike path through Red Canyon Journey to the Grand Canyon, with the high-desert landscape and spectacular views of the Elkhart Cliffs, Kaibab Plateau and Grand Staircase as our backdrop A stop for a picnic lunch means the chance for a game of tag The Grand Canyon is your classroom as you get an up-close look at its beauty on either a hike or a mule ride (for kids).

Days 5-7 Zion

Venture into the Virgin River on one of the park's most famous hikes, the Narrows Experienced guides and instructors show kids the basics of canyoneering In this hiker's paradise, choose an easygoing walk past Emerald Pools or a thrilling climb to Angels Landing Cap off the trip with a car-free spin along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive or spend time shopping in the town of Springdale.

big map Bryce, Zion & Grand Canyon Multisport

WILD WEST : Casual Inns

Bryce Canyon Lodge (2 nights): A simple historic park lodge nestled in a pine forest and just steps from the canyon rim.

Grand Canyon Lodge (2 nights): Perched above the grandeur of the North Rim, this rustic stone-and-wood lodge is conveniently located near numerous hiking trails.

Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens (2 nights): A riverside oasis in the Southwest, featuring lush gardens, an inviting pool and hot tub, play areas and a beach for kids.

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

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On this Family Trip, our routes follow gentle terrain with no significant gain or loss in elevation. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.

Bryce, Zion & Grand Canyon Multisport
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
FAMILY 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.

Recommended Kids Ages

Minimum Ages:

Recommended minimum age for the trip: 6 years

Minimum age restrictions:

General Info on Minimum Ages:

We strongly encourage families to join our Family Trips, designed with kid- and adult-friendly features. Please note that we have a minimum age requirement of 1 year for all Inn trips and 2 years for all Camping trips. Other than that, we do not restrict trips to a minimum age except in the rare case of a hotel age restriction. We do, however, recommend minimum ages based on the following criteria:

Please note that a trip may feature an activity with an older age requirement than the minimum age recommendation for the trip. Younger kids are still welcome on the trip and while they will not be able to participate in the activity, the leaders will suggest an alternate activity. For safety reasons, children under 7 may not ride their own bikes and are required to ride on a Piccolo or in a Burley. For certain destinations, children must be 9 or older to ride their own bikes.

Trip praise

This trip exceeded our expectations in every way. I kept telling my friends for weeks afterwards about Backroads and the fact that not a detail was missed. All of our leaders were excellent. We liked that there were always options in terms of length of hikes or bike trips. We liked the options. We can't say enough good things about our Backroads experience.
Elizabeth Cohen - Wilmette, IL
The trip in the canyon areas exceeded my high expectations. Our family had a wonderful time and truly enjoyed our vacation together. This was our second Backroads trip and reinforced our pre-existing belief that Backroads trips are the best way to see new areas.
Ken LeClair - Needham, MA