The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park is one of the most remote regions in the USA. More then 800 years ago the Ancestral Puebloans developed a flourishing civilization in these canyons. This mountain bike adventure offers a unique historic perspective into the region.
Mountain bike
6 days
230 km / 143 mi
$ 1,760.-
Remote camping tour.
Excellent meals and support.
Snacks and sport-drinks during the day.
Guides are experienced facilitators and regional experts.
Camping equipment rental: 3 p. tent, sleeping bag, pillow, air mattress, not included.($103)
Including all (National) Park entrance fees.
Please plan on arriving in Moab at least one day prior to your trip departure; day one of your itinerary starts at 8 a.m..
Guaranteed Trip Departure Policy
You will have the option of paying an extra $400 pp to guarantee that your trip will run even with only 2 bookings. If we receive 2 other bookings then we will refund or not charge the extra $400 pp.
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Type
Mountain bike
Duration
6 days
Level
Easy = untrained, normal physical condition Moderate = regular cyclist, good condition Challenging = experienced, well trained
Moderate
Technical level
Easy = unpaved roads, almost flat Average = narrow paths, steep climbing Difficult = barely used trails, rocks
Average
Support
Guided = with cycling guide(s) - support van Self Guided = individual - directions+maps
Guided
Daily distance
20-40 km / 12-25 mi
Total distance
230 km / 143 mi
Lodging
Deluxe = 4-5 star hotel or excellent B&B Basic = 1-2 star hotel/motel or B&B Camping = tent, sports hall or campus
Camping, full board
Luggage transport
Daily luggage transfers
Bicycle
Rental
Dates
02 Sep 2018 - 07 Sep 2018 16 Sep 2018 - 21 Sep 2018 30 Sep 2018 - 05 Oct 2018 14 Oct 2018 - 19 Oct 2018 14 Apr 2019 - 19 Apr 2019 28 Apr 2019 - 03 May 2019 25 Aug 2019 - 30 Aug 2019 15 Sep 2019 - 20 Sep 2019 29 Sep 2019 - 04 Oct 2019
Start
Moab (08.00)
Finish
Moab (16.00)
Airport at start
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)
Airport at finish
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)
Prices
Price per person
The tour price per person
$ 1,760.-
Camping gear rental
Sleeping Bag, Pillow, tent, ground pad
$ 103.-
Optional
Sleeping Bag + Pillow
$ 35.-
Optional
Tent
$ 59.-
Optional
Ground Pad
$ 18.-
Optional
bike rental
Rental bike price on request.
$ 257.-
Optional
Itinerary
Day 1: Newspaper Rock to Ruin Park
After meeting and tour orientation in Moab we head to the Southeast entrance of Canyonlands National Park where we make a stop at the historic Newspaper Rock. From here, a short shuttle takes us to one of the last working ranches in the country, the Dugout Ranch. We ride from the ranch, through Cottonwood Valley, and to our camp which overlooks the Needles District of Canyonlands NP. Time permitting, there will be an evening hike into the park to see the remote Wedding Ring Arch.
Total Mileage 18 miles. Camping Big Pocket Overlook
Day 2: Beef Basin to Ruin Park
We awake to the silence only the remote desert can provide, and of course, to the delicious smells of hot coffee and breakfast only guides can prepare. Today we discover the extreme backcountry as we ride over the foothills of the Abajo Mountains and drop 1,800 feet into Beef Basin to our camp at Ruin Park, an archaeologically rich area. If you’re up to do more riding, you will have the option to do so or the rest of the day is yours to explore the many ancient secrets of the area.
Total Mileage 23. Camping Ruin Park
Day 3: Ruin Park to the Colorado River Overlook
An epic ride takes us from Ruin Park to Chesler Park, located in the Needles District, where we take a break from the bikes and hike the canyons that made the area famous. This hiking experience can only be found in few other places in the country. The trail follows a long stretch of connecting “joints” and deep, narrow crevices in a massive rock expanse; some passages are only 2-3 feet wide.
Total Mileage 27 -33 miles + 5 mile hike option. Camping Hamburger Rock.
Day 4: Indian Creek to Lockhart Basin Road
From camp, we make our way back through Indian Creek to the base of the Canyonlands Overlook. Our trail weaves through a wonderland of goblin-style rocks that have cut their way out of the Cutler sandstone and you are able to see the broken monoliths of Windgate Sandstone which look like ancient Egyptian pyramids. We’ll have plenty of time today for an 8 mile optional ride to swim in the Colorado River.
Total Mileage 15-23 miles. Camping near Lockhart Canyon.
Day 5: Lockhart Basin
The day starts with a climb on eroded jeep track into the beautiful backcountry of Lockhart Basin. As we come around Channel Change Gap, we see our first view of Moab, located up the Colorado River. Our ride climbs and descends through many washes. After a final descent, we climb to Chicken Corners, our camp for the night. Looking down to the Colorado Rover and across the Elephant sandstone to Dead Horse Point, the views from camp are sure to take your breath away!
Total Mileage 26 miles biking. Camping. Chicken Corners
Day 6: Hurrah Pass to Moab
After breakfast, we begin a big climb up Hurrah Pass and into the Moab Valley. The climb culminates on top of a beautiful overlook that gives us an impressive view of the Colorado River Canyons. We finish our journey with a final ride into Moab, arriving around 4:00 p.m.
Total Mileage 18 miles biking
This is a general itinerary and may vary. The tour operator reserves the right to make changes
due to weather, local conditions, government intervention, or any unforeseen reasons that may
affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Inns are subject to change .
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