Hoodoos, Canyons & Sunsets
Bryce & Zion National Parks Bicycle Tour
Southern Utah evokes an image of a desert landscape in most people’s minds. Richly hued sandstone cliffs and arches in an endless palate of reds. Our Bryce and Zion bicycle tour explores two of our favorite places in the American Southwest. Although Bryce and Zion feature desert landscapes, it is water that truly defines these places. Water crafted these stunning landscapes and continues to shape them. Not as massive and epic as the Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion Canyons are much accessible and let you have a more intimate experience with this unique and varied landscape. Join us to indulge your soul and your senses in one of the most peaceful places on earth.
Highlights
- Hike among Bryce Canyon’s Hoodoos and Spires
- Watch the sunset on sandstone palette
- Discover Zion’s unique environment on your bike
- Explore one of America’s most breathtaking landscapes
Skill Levels
- Sounds Like Fun (easy)
- I Own Bike Shorts (moderate)
What's Included
Five nights’ lodging- All lodging taxes and gratuities
- Most meals – including five dinners, five breakfasts, and six lunches
- All taxes and gratuities for these meals
- Your choice of hybrid or road bike rental
- Admission to Bryce and Zion National Park
- Transfers to and from St George Utah
- Experienced Summer Feet Guides
- Detailed route notes and maps
- Van support including fresh water, ample snacks, and “relief rides”
- Summer Feet Souvenirs – a cycling water bottle and t-shirt (available in men’s and women’s fit)
- Alcoholic beverages are not included in the package price and are always at your discretion
Tour Map
Itinerary
Pick Up / Drop Off
St. George, Utah
Day 1
Leaders will meet you in St George for the start of your trip and a shuttle to Cedar Breaks National Monument. Our ride along the amphitheater offers a first glimpse of the richly layered geology of the area and a chance to discover it on the grand scale of the American Southwest.
First of 2 Nights at The Best Western Bryce Canyon or Ruby’s Inn
Day 2
Today is a day for getting up close and personal with the hoodoos, spires, and the otherworldly landscape of Bryce Canyon National Park. Your guides will organize several hikes into the canyon to show you some of the most dazzling canyon scenery. In the afternoon, extend your hike or join us for an optional bike ride. In the evening we will gather to watch the sunset from one of our favorite spots.
Final Night at The Best Western Bryce Canyon or Ruby’s Inn
Day 3
Today we will cycle through the Red Canyon and onto Zion National Park. Not as grand as Bryce Canyon, Red Canyon still offers wonderful red rock formations mixed with Ponderosa Pines and lets you enjoy the area on a more human scale. After a picnic lunch we offer a variety of cycling options along the way to Zion.
First of 3 Nights at The Desert Pearl Inn or Cable Mountain Lodge
Day 4 – Zion on Foot
Zion National Park is a lush green oasis mixing the abundant greenery of the Virgin River Valley with sheer 3000 foot red rock cliffs. We start our day with a hike, you can choose between the dizzying heights of Angels Landing and the less challenging but equally breathtaking Scout Lookout. We enjoy a picnic lunch and then explore the heart of Zion via the Narrows Hike up the Virgin River and into Zion Canyon.
Second of 3 Nights at The Desert Pearl Inn or Cable Mountain Lodge
Day 5 – Kolb Canyon
Our day starts with a shuttle ride up to the Kolb Canyon Reservoir. From here we hop on our bikes and enjoy a stunning ride across the plateau with Zion Canyon all around. We pause for lunch at the Lava Point Overlook before enjoying a mostly downhill ride back towards Springdale.
Final Night at The Desert Pearl Inn or Cable Mountain Lodge
Day 6
We load up and shuttle up to the Kolb Canyon overlook where we enjoy a downhill ride along the scenic road back to the visitors center where we load up and transfer back to St George for the conclusion of our trip.
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