White Rim Trail - Canyonlands National Park, Utah Mountain Biking
A must-see in any mountain biker's rites of passage is the White Rim Trail. Riding on a sandstone bench through a land called "Island in the Sky" you will pass Mussleman Arch, Monument Basin, Turks Head, Candlestick Tower, and White Crack, a perch 1,000 feet above the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers in the center of Canyonlands - some believe the center of the universe. If you only had time for one mountain bike trip in your life, this should be the one.
The White Rim trail is world renowned not only for its beauty but also its incredible biking terrain. The trail circles the region between the Colorado and Green Rivers above the confluence, and passes by some of Canyonland's most spectacular views.
Tour Details
Duration
4 Days/3 Nights or 3 Days/2 Nights
Location
Canyonlands National Park
Season
April, May, September, October
Tour Type
Mountain Biking
Nearest City
Green River or Moab, UT
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Utah, United States
Distance Traveled
90 Miles
Minimum Age Limit
12 Years
Skill Levels Accommodated
Intermediate
Grouped by Level
No
Fully Guided
Yes
Guest Capacity
4-13
Support Vans
Yes
Bike Rentals Available
Yes
Bike Brands
Specialized Full Suspension - rentals available at $90 for the whole trip.
Accommodations
Camping
Transportation To Start Site
Yes, from the meeting point.
Dining
All meals provided starting with lunch the first day through lunch the last day. Holiday Expeditions can accommodate vegetarian diets and guests with allergies.
About Liquor
BYOB - Cooler space provided.
Additional Activities
Hiking/Exploring, Wildlife Viewing, Historic/Native American Sites
Rates
$555.00 - $740.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
3-Day $640; group/youth rate: $555 ** 4-Day $740; group/youth rate: $635 ** 6.85% Utah Sales Tax **$5 per person National Park Entrance Fee
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Meet the group at Holiday Expeditions headquarters in Green River, Utah. A two-hour van ride to the head of the Shafer Trail marks the start of the trip. The first day's ride will take the group down the switchbacks of the Shafer trail before cutting back south toward Musselman Arch. The trail continues to wind southward as it follows the meandering course of the Colorado River. You will camp this evening at or near Gooseberry Canyon.
Day 2: Your ride will take you over undulating roads past the white, sandstone-capped monoliths of Monument and Twin Basins. Then, in the afternoon it's up to Murphy's Hogback, the first of this trip's two challenging uphill stretches. After conquering the hill you will set camp for the night.
Day 3: By the morning of this day the trail has turned back north and is following the contours of the Green River. You’ll ride around the labyrinths of Soda Springs Basin and by Candlestick Tower before reaching Potato Bottom where you’ll camp for the night.
Day 4: This morning you will tackle the challenging Hardscrabble incline and visit prehistoric Indian ruins at a lookout point above Fort Bottom. After descending from Hardscrabble Ridge to river bottom you will follow the Green River to Mineral Canyon. The vans will meet you for a two-hour drive back to Green River.
This Package Includes
Full course meals starting with lunch the first day ending with lunch the last day.
Transportation to and from the meeting point.
Qualified guides.
Necessary equipment such as lifejackets, waterproof bags, support van, etc.
Notes
The White Rim bike route is a technically challenging route. This undeveloped dirt road has steep downhills, loose rocks, sand, and ruts. Riders who have no off-road bicycling experience, or who are not athletic will most likely find this trip too challenging. All riders should prepare for the trip by riding their bike on a regular basis prior to the trip.
Reservation Policy
A deposit is required within five days of making a reservation; balance is due 60 days before your trip begins.
Cancellation Policy
If cancellations are made prior to 90 days before the trip, monies will be refunded less a $50.00 service charge per person. If cancellations are made within 90 days and outside of 45 days of the trip date monies will be refunded less a $100.00 service charge per person. Cancellations made within 45 days of the trip date are non refundable. Prior to 45 days to the trip date, Holiday Expeditions will transfer reservations to another trip in the same year with a $25.00 service charge per person.
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