Bryce & Zion Bike Tour
- Jaw-dropping Cedar Breaks National Monument, a lesser-known red-rock gem
- Rides past whimsically shaped rock formations and Navajo sandstone cliffs
- Hike amid the hoodoos and spires of Queen's Garden in Bryce
- Watch the cliffs change to vibrant shades of pink and red as you ride swooping curves into Zion National Park
- Angels Landing, with views of Zion's soaring rock faces and yawning canyon abyss
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Inspiration & Adrenaline in Utah's Red-Rock Canyons
Riders love a challenge. Long climbs. Rugged descents. Switchbacks. And with every worthwhile challenge comes a reward. Yours will be paid in the form of breathtaking canyons, incredible rock formations and a whole lot of downhill. See the setting sun change the landscape before your eyes. Marvel at how wind and water can produce such strange, beautiful places. But most of all, just enjoy it. The long rides, warm dry air, brilliant sun and staggering natural grandeur around every corner. And when you return home, the challenge becomes finding routes that can live up to these.
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
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Straight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.Accommodations & Service Standards
The Lodge at Bryce Canyon is a fairly rustic national park lodge that reflects its natural surroundings. While this historic hotel offers simpler accommodations than the typical Backroads property, it's the only game in townand has been selected because of its access to the best riding in the region. Although clean and comfortable, the guest rooms are basic and are not equipped with televisions or air-conditioning (nights are usually cool due to the high elevation).Generally speaking, service can seem slow and brusque in the national parks when compared with the high standards of service found on other Backroads trips.
Traffic
While Backroads strives to find roadways that are quiet and off the beaten track, some routes on this trip follow heavily trafficked roads. Of course, you're always welcome to jump in the shuttle to avoid the busier sections of the route.Interpretive Guides & Hiking Without Your Leaders
Due to permit restrictions for all outfitters, your Backroads leaders can hike with you in Bryce Canyon National Park, but can't act as interpretive guides. In Zion National Park they will be limited to guiding on certain trails. Throughout the trip, your leaders will give an orientation to the area's flora, fauna and terrain before your hikes. 
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Accommodations & Service Standards
The Lodge at Bryce Canyon is a fairly rustic national park lodge that reflects its natural surroundings. While this historic hotel offers simpler accommodations than the typical Backroads property, it's the only game in townand has been selected because of its access to the best riding in the region. Although clean and comfortable, the guest rooms are basic and are not equipped with televisions or air-conditioning (nights are usually cool due to the high elevation).Generally speaking, service can seem slow and brusque in the national parks when compared with the high standards of service found on other Backroads trips.
Traffic
While Backroads strives to find roadways that are quiet and off the beaten track, some routes on this trip follow heavily trafficked roads. Of course, you're always welcome to jump in the shuttle to avoid the busier sections of the route.Interpretive Guides & Hiking Without Your Leaders
Due to permit restrictions for all outfitters, your Backroads leaders can hike with you in Bryce Canyon National Park, but can't act as interpretive guides. In Zion National Park they will be limited to guiding on certain trails. Throughout the trip, your leaders will give an orientation to the area's flora, fauna and terrain before your hikes.
Itinerary
Days
1-2 Awe-inspiring Cedar Breaks National Monument, a lesser-known red-rock gem with stone towers, canyons, columns and arches 
Pedal through Snow Canyon’s burnt orange and white Navajo sandstone cliffs 
Descend into meadows encircled by quaking aspen and ponderosa pine Spin across the high desert to Bryce Canyon, where visibility on a clear day exceeds 100 miles.
Day
3 The whimsically shaped hoodoos and spires of Bryce Canyon Explore the otherworldly wonderland of the park during a ride to Rainbow Point and hikes on such aptly named trails as Sunrise, Inspiration and Queen's Garden Grab your camera and a seat on the canyon rim to watch the sun set—the dance of light and color over the mystical monoliths makes for an unforgettable performance.
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4 Ride past extraordinary rock formations, sculpted and etched by weathering and erosion The route to Zion National Park begins along a bike path through Red Canyon, brimming with crimson-colored pinnacles, spires and hoodoos Approaching Mount Carmel, watch for the impressive white-sandstone Elkhart Cliffs.
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5-6 Angels Landing, with views of Zion's soaring rock faces and yawning canyon abyss —at nearly 1,500 feet above the valley, it's an epic hike! Wading through the Narrows into the inner gorge of the Virgin River—where waterfalls and hanging gardens cascade down the walls—is exhilarating Take in the red and pink cliffs from the saddle as you bike along the car-free Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.
Casual Inns
The Grand Lodge at Brian Head
Brian Head (1 night) A mountainside hotel with views of pristine alpine forests. (pool, spa)
The Lodge at Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon National Park (2 nights) Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this simple park lodge is mere steps from the canyon's edge.
Desert Pearl Inn
Zion National Park (2 nights) Guest rooms at this welcoming riverside lodge have balconies overlooking the stunning red cliffs of Zion. (pool)
Guest Reviews About This Trip
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 fourth) 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
Life is simply too short not to experience the absolute joys of a Backroads adventure. From the highest peaks to the most stunning valleys, from challenging bike climbs to exhilarating hikes to cathartic kayaking, these trips have an amazing knack for tapping into the soul. There is something for everyone. I close my eyes at night and wish I were back on my bike, cruising into Zion National Park or hiking up through Wall Street in Bryce. I'm fortunate to have had the opportunity, had the world's best guides and would return in a heartbeat. Thanks for a wonderful vacation.- Chevy Chase, MD
We were entirely unprepared for the natural beauty and otherworldly scenery in Bryce and Zion. Awesome trip!- Vancouver, BC
Trip Dates & Prices
Please click on a date below for specific pricing and possible itinerary variations.
2015 CLASSIC DATES
May 2015
- 5/31 - 6/5 ( $2698 per person, double occ., +$540 for single occ.
June 2015
- 6/14 - 6/19 ( $2698 per person, double occ., +$540 for single occ.
July 2015
- 7/12 - 7/17 ( $2498 per person, double occ., +$540 for single occ.
- 7/26 - 7/31 ( $2598 per person, double occ., +$540 for single occ.
August 2015
- 8/9 - 8/14 ( $2498 per person, double occ., +$540 for single occ.
- 8/23 - 8/28 ( $2498 per person, double occ., +$540 for single occ.
September 2015
- 9/6 - 9/11 ( $2498 per person, double occ., +$540 for single occ.
- 9/13 - 9/18 ( $2748 per person, double occ., +$540 for single occ.
- 9/27 - 10/2 ( $2598 per person, double occ., +$540 for single occ.
October 2015
- 10/4 - 10/9 ( $2498 per person, double occ., +$540 for single occ.
Don't see your ideal travel date? Call us at 800-462-2848 for Private Trip date availability.
This Trip Is Rated Level 2-4
Routes 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.
| Daily Route Options | ||||||||||
| Day | EASYGOING | ACTIVE | AVID | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | ||||||
| miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | |
| 1 | 23 | 500 | ||||||||
| 2 | 37* | 1600 | 52* | 3000 | 64 | 3700 | ||||
| 3 | 18* | 900 | 34 | 2900 | ||||||
| Afternoon Hiking (3.4 - 5.6 Miles) | ||||||||||
| 4 | 24* | 400 | 33* | 600 | 41* | 900 | 59* | 2200 | ||
| 71 | 3000 | |||||||||
| 5 | Zion Canyon Hiking (2.8 - 5.4 Miles) | |||||||||
| 6 | 17 | 900 | ||||||||
* Includes a shuttle
Private Trips Options & Pricing
Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities.
You can pick from a large selection of dates for your group of 8 or more. Call us for date availability.
If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or if your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you.
Pricing for Private Trips (prices may vary based on departure date)
2015
| 2 - 3 guests from $4,498 pp dbl. occ. | 8 - 9 guests from $3,298 pp dbl. occ. |
| 4 - 5 guests from $3,898 pp dbl. occ. | 10 - 11 guests from $2,798 pp dbl. occ. |
| 6 - 7 guests from $3,498 pp dbl. occ. | 12 or more guests from $2,498 pp dbl. occ. |
All Private Singles-Solos trips require a minimum of 16 guests.
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