Gooseberry Mesa & Zion Backcountry Weekend
USA
3 days (Bike: 3 days)
62 mi (~21mi per day)
Active
Off-road
Guided
Supported
Whether from Brian Head’s lofty peak, or Gooseberry’s majestic mesa, this supercharged trip lends all-access to the staggering vistas and world-class backcountry mountain biking around Zion National Park.
Our two smartly nuanced itineraries maximize not only the best trails, but also the greatest variety of riding conditions here in no less than fat tire nirvana.
A summertime descent into Zion from the high country means biking Brianhead’s beautiful mountain singletrack. Approaching Zion from the south, the fabled Gooseberry Mesa’s fantastic slickrock riding is perfect in the Spring and Fall.
A quick 15-minute drive from Hurricane, a sweet little Southwest Utah hamlet, brings us to Gooseberry Mesa, (elevation 5418-ft.). Built by the twin Harris brothers, 13-mile long Gooseberry Mesa is popular the world over. As such, it’s likely you’ll meet and ride alongside Danes, Belgians, Germans, Dutch, Aussies, maybe a mad dog and an Englishman. One of the best loops anywhere, Gooseberry rates intermediate and up. Though the adjoining South Rim Trail comes with a harder designation for its higher level of challenging terrain. From the white dots that point you over the adjoining slickrock, you can expect nothing but singletrack on Gooseberry Mesa, the Big Loop: swept along beautiful cliffs, past low stands of Juniper and Pinon, only to skillfully wend and contort yourself through gigantic boulder stacks. Yes; here it is, your moment of Zen.
Tour Information
From
St. George, UT
To
Las Vegas
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Departure(s)
Fridays
Elevation Gain
5236
Group Info
Private & Custom Tours available
Inclusions
All transportation, food preparation, meals (except where noted on itineraries), snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, group supplies and community gear (portable chairs, large awnings, coolers, utensils, etc.)
Backcountry permits, licenses, park fees, reservations, and accommodations (lodging)
Two professionally trained trip leaders, a mobile first aid and mechanic station, spare bikes, and a support vehicle(s).
Custom sublimated Limited Edition Jersey!
Exclusions
Airfare, lodging prior to trip start or bicycle rental and/or camping gear (if on a camping tour) unless otherwise noted on itinerary or website.
Options
- Alternative rides and/or climbs most days
- Bike hire
- Camp Gear Kit Rental
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