Follow the paths where ancient native people and pioneers walked. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, red, and pink that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Zion's unique array of plants, animals, and geology will enchant you as you absorb the rich history of the past and enjoy the excitement of present day adventures.
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July 16 for the month of August or one day in advance at 9am MDT. Q: How difficult is biking or walking into the Park? A: From the main entrance to the common drop off points inside the Park, you would travel anywhere from miles kilometers. There is a gradual elevation gain of approximately ft into the main canyon.
This is not particularly difficult for a bike rider especially with a pedal-assist bike. Walking, except for the exceptionally fit, is not encouraged especially in the heat of summer. Q: How does a private shuttle work?
A: Zion Cycles maintains a commercial use permit and is allowed to privately shuttle visitors to the destination and pickup of their choice inside the Park.
These are very popular and we quickly book out in advance. Please review the full details before requesting a private shuttle. Q: How does biking into the Park work? Once inside the Park, most trail heads have designated areas to park and lock your bike s.
We encourage you to lock your bikes together as a unit which minimizes the number of locks you need to bring. All Zion Cycles bike rentals include a lock as needed. Q: What type of main canyon rental bikes do you offer? A: While we have many styles and options to choose from, the best bikes for accessing the Park are our Canyon Bikes , available in both manual and pedal-assist options.
Mountain bikes both manual and pedal-assist are great second options. Please note that for pedal assist bikes, a minimum height and age 5 feet tall and 13 years old are required. We do not offer pedal-assist bikes for smaller children. Q: I heard parking can be a challenge?
Do you offer parking? A: Visitor parking inside the Park fills up very quickly, often before 8 am. There is paid parking throughout the gateway town of Springdale with Park shuttles available to take you to the Park entrance.
Zion Cycles offers a limited number of town parking options to customers. Note: Challenging Intermediate Tours require more mountain biking experience due to consistently more challenging terrain. Advanced: Suitable for experienced mountain bikers only with excellent fitness and strong bike handling skills. Riding is primarily on rugged 4wd doubletrack with frequent obstacles or high elevation singletrack. Sections of trail can be very challenging with frequent ascents and descents of significant length.
Most of our advanced level tours are located at elevations ranging from 8, to 12, feet where trail conditions can change rapidly due to weather conditions and thunderstorms. Singletrack Tours: Singletrack trails add an element of technical difficulty because of the narrowness of the trails. If you are considering an intermediate or advanced singletrack trip, previous experience riding singletrack trails is essential.
We are happy to discuss what tours are a proper fit for your experience. Please make sure you choose a tour that is appropriate and safe for your ability and fitness level. Easy: Tours are suitable for beginner and above riders who are comfortable riding a bike, including children provided they can use hand brakes and are familiar with shifting gears.
A moderate fitness level is essential to your enjoyment of this activity. Trail surfaces are typically wider dirt roads which may have occasional obstacles that can be avoided or walked through. Hills will be of short duration and can easily be walked both up or down. Moderate: Tours are suitable for beginner and above riders with an average to good fitness level that engage in some form of regular exercise.
Trail surfaces will vary from bumpy dirt roads to 4WD and easy singletrack with occasional obstacles on trail rocks, roots, sand that can be either ridden or walked. Intermediate: Tours are suitable for riders who have previous mountain bike experience and good to excellent fitness. Trail surfaces may include uneven terrain and narrow trails, singletrack, with obstacles roots, rocks, sand that range in size from curb to knee high, and occasionally larger.
Riders with some mountain bike experience who also have solid road biking skills or a strong fitness level, along with an adventurous spirit, might be suitable for a lower level intermediate tour.
Advanced: Tours are suitable for more seasoned mountain bikers with excellent fitness and very strong bike handling skills. Riding is primarily on rough doubletrack and singletrack with frequent obstacles that are typically larger than knee high.
Sections of trail can be very challenging with frequent ascents and descents. If you are considering an intermediate or advanced singletrack tour, previous experience riding singletrack trails is essential.
We truly appreciate our guests and staff for their continued support. Thank you! Be safe, be well and ride your bike! Kirstin, Matt and the Rim Tours Staff. Grand Staircase-Escalante Elevation Profile. Crested Butte Singletrack Location Map. With miles of singletrack that can be linked together on the mesa, there are options for beginner to advanced riders.
The Practice Loop also known as Slickrock is best for beginners or a warm up, and the South to North Rim Loop is the perfect technical challenge, giving you a taste of everything Gooseberry has to offer. From Zion National Park. From Hurricane. If you have trouble with balance, navigation and hitting technical stunts, think again before taking on these backcountry-like trails. There are only two interconnected loops at 9 miles each West Mesa Loop and North Point Loop , or the advanced option to combine the two routes for 14 miles of riding.
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