Spectacular Southern Utah

blue ridge parkway bicycling

Day
Weekday
Route
Elevation
Gain
Miles
1
Saturday
Shuttle from Las Vegas Airport/
 Check-In & Orientation
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2
Sunday
St. George to Zion National Park 5,000' 45
3
Monday
Zion to Bryce Canyon National Park 6,500' 85
4
Tuesday
Bryce Canyon National Park to Boulder, UT 4,500' 75
5
Wednesday
Boulder to Torrey (includes option to Capital Reef National Park) 6,500' 75
6
Thursday
Torrey to Bryce Canyon City

4,000'

105

7
Friday
Bryce Canyon City to Cedar City 5,000 75

8

Saturday
Return Shuttle St. George & Las Vegas Airport
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Totals

31,500

460

 

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Check-In & Orientation

We will meet at the Hilton Garden Inn in St. George at 6:00 pm for introductions, a brief orientation and to answer any questions you may have. Afterwards we will go to dinner and begin building friendships and further discuss the adventure ahead. We will provide a shuttle to St. George from the Las Vegas Airport at 1:00 pm.
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2 - St. George to Zion National Park

We set out today on what is sure to be a magical tour of southern Utah. The ride today is short to both serve as a warm up ride and to allow you time to explore this beautiful park. Tonight we stay the historical Zion Lodge!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 

Day 3 - Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park

The beauty of southern Utah seems to never cease...today we cycle through Zion NP and begin heading north to intersect Scenic Byway 12.  The morning will be full of big climbs and beautiful views until we reach the plateau and cycle into Bryce Canyon National Park. We will once again be staying inside the park, tonight's host will be the historical Bryce Canyon Lodge.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 4 - Bryce Canyon National Park to Boulder, UT

Today's route is simply incredible and is sure to be one of the most memorable rides of your life. Today we depart Bryce in route to Boulder continuing along Scenic Byway 12  through the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. This is truly one of the most scenic roads you will ever experience. Tonight we will stay at the very cool Boulder Mountain Lodge and dine at the world famous Hell's Backbone Grill
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 5 - Boulder to Torrey + Capital Reef National Park

Another big day of climbing as we continue up through red rock canyons to Aspen forest and on to Torrey. From there we will do an out and back to our third National Park of the tour, Capital Reef National Park and its phenomenal natural beauty.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 6 - Torrey to Bryce Canyon City

Although this is our longest day of the tour it is the least challenging day as far as the terrain is concerned. Most of the climbing will be completed within the first 30 miles and then its on the Bryce Canyon City. But don't underestimate the days ride, it is still a century in to what will most probably be a headwind.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 7 - Bryce Canyon City to Cedar City

We reach our highest elevation of the tour today (10,500') in Cedar Breaks National Monument. From there it is pretty much all downhill to Cedar City...hang on and enjoy! This evening we will celebrate the world class experience and accomplishment of the past week.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 8 - Departure Day

After one final meal together we depart as friends with a strong bond forged during the experience of the previous week! We will provide a shuttle back to Las Vegas after breakfast and should arrive by noon.
Meals Included: Breakfast

 

 


Dates:

Not scheduled for 2011 but is available as a private tour for groups of six or more.

Cost:

$2375 per person - double occupancy

$615 single occupancy supplement

Deposit - $250 per person with the remainder due 60 days before the tour start date.

Places of Interest:

Accommodations:

Night 1:

St. George, UT
Hilton Garden Inn

 

Night 2:

Zion National Park
Zion Lodge

 

 

Night 3:

Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon Lodge

 

Night 4:

Boulder, UT
Boulder Mtn Lodge

 

Night 5:

Torrey, UT
Capital Reef Resort

 

Night 6:

Bryce Canyon City, UT

Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel

 

Nights 7: 

Cedar City, UT

Holiday Inn Express

 

 
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