Itinerary

Elevation Range: 6,000 – 9,000 ft.

Day 1: The Arizona Trail

Meet us in St. George. We shuttle to Kaibab Lodge.
After a quick pre-trip meeting and lunch, we will begin our ride into the forest along the Arizona Trail. As we descend, we’ll pass through abundant ponderosa pine forests and many beautiful mountain meadows. Our final ascent up Mission Impossible delivers us to the secluded East Rim of the Grand Canyon, our camp for the next two nights. We’ll meet the van half way through the ride for a snack break and an opportunity to catch a ride to camp if you need it.
Total Mileage | 14 miles, Terrain | 90% Singletrack, 10% Jeep Road

Day 2: Arizona Trail, Saddle Mountain Wilderness

Riding from the East Rim, we’ll continue along the Arizona Trail for nine miles of rolling singletrack and beautiful scenery. We’ll meet the support van to regroup and enjoy a quick snack before continuing our ride through the forest. After 7 miles of Jeep road riding, classic Grand Canyon views again fill our sights. We’ll stop at the viewpoint for lunch and then begin a challenging out-and-back hike. The hike is strenuous, but the sense of adventure and incredible views all along the way of Point Imperial and beyond make for a great way to end our day. After the hike we’ll shuttle back to our East Rim basecamp for the evening.
Total Mileage | 17 miles biking + 5 miles hiking Terrain | 70% Singletrack, 30% Jeep Road, 30% Van Support

Day 3: East Rim to North imp Point

Today’s ride is a combination of double track and fire roads that lead us over to our second camp. On this section of riding we’ll navigate through the deep backcountry of Kaibab National Forest. Once we reach camp we’re treated to an awe-inspiring view of the main part of the canyon. After lunch, relax at camp or venture out on an optional singletrack ride or hike along the Rainbow Rim trail. We all gather together again for dinner and another awesome sunset as we lookout upon the Tapeats Amphitheater of the Grand Canyon.
Total Mileage | 25-31 miles Terrain | 80% Jeep Road, 20% Singletrack, 70% Van Support

Day 4:  Rainbow Rim Trail

Today we ride along the most scenic singletrack bike trail, ever! Our 30-mile out and back ride along the Rainbow Rim Trail has over 20 different Grand Canyon viewpoints! Along the way we are sure to observe an abundance of wildlife. Since we bring our lunches out on the trail today, you can take your break and head back to camp whenever you are ready; ride as much or as little as you would like. The guides will be available for trailside assistance, but the day is yours to enjoy at your own pace. We return to camp for another hearty home-cooked meal at North Timp Point.
Total Mileage | 30 miles Terrain | 100% Singletrack, No Van Support

Day 5: Indian Hollow

Today we continue our exploration with more fun riding. Our trip begins with a gentle ascent, but that initial section is followed by a rolling section with 4 big climbs and descents over 7 miles. The last section of our ride is a gradual downhill, leading us into Indian Hollow. We’ve reached our lunch spot, but we’ll get in a quick hike before lunch to checkout the viewpoint that lies at the top of the trail. After saying our goodbyes to the majestic canyon, we head back down to enjoy our last meal together. Following lunch we shuttle back to St. George
Total Mileage | 12-15 miles Terrain | 100% Jeep Road, 60% Van Support

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

Lodging

Campgrounds:
Nights 1 & 2: East Rim
Nights 3 & 4: North Timp Point
All camping on this trip is in primitive campsites with no running water. On this trip we utilize our own portable toilet, and exercise a leave-no-trace policy. There are no shower facilities, but solar showers will be available.
Cell phone service is minimal with Verizon Wireless Analog. All meals are prepared by your experienced guides.

Meeting information:
You can meet us at one of 3 convenient locations:
1. Meet us in St. George, UT at 10:30am MST at the Crystal Inn OR
2. Take the tour operators Shuttle ($86.- Round-Trip) from Las Vegas at 7am PST from the Element Hotel* (in Summerlin) OR
3. Meet in Fredonia, AZ at 11am PST at the Chevron Gas Station across the street from the USFS Forest Station.
*Please notify our staff IN ADVANCE which pickup location you choose. We will only stop in Fredonia if the stop is requested.
*We will return to St. George around 4pm on the last day, with Fredonia guests arriving around 1:30pm, and
Vegas guests around 5pm.

Included:

• Remote camping ground.
• Guides are experienced facilitators and regional experts.
• Excellent meals and support, Snacks and sport-drinks.
• Backcountry permits, licenses, park fees

Not included:

• Airfare to and from our departure point
• Lodging before or after the tour
• Personal Camping Gear (Rental available)
• Rental Bike
• Gratuities to guides

Pricing / Tour dates

Tour price 2023: $ 1460.- pp
Also available an Inn only version of this tour. See Grand Canyon North Rim | Inns only $ 2705.- p.p.
Rental bike: approx. $ 377.- per tour.
Upgrade MTB $ 460.00
Rental camping gear: $108.-
Our camp gear package rental: includes a tent, sleeping pad, raised cot, sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner, full size pillow, and ground tarp.
Tour dates 2023:
24 Jul – 28 Jul
31 Jul – 04 Aug
07 Aug – 11 Aug
14 Aug – 18 Aug
28 Aug – 01 Sep
11 Sep – 15 Sep
25 Sep – 29 Sep
02 Oct – 06 Oct

Conditions

Deposit $500.- pp
The deposit payment for a tour must be paid within two weeks after the booking is confirmed.
The remaining payment is due 90 days before the start of the tour.
For tours that are booked within 90 days before the start of the tour you will pay 100% of the tour price

Information

Meeting information:
You can meet us at one of 3 convenient locations:
1. Meet us in St. George, UT at 10:30am MST at the Crystal Inn OR
2. Take the tour operators Shuttle ($86.- Round-Trip) from Las Vegas at 7am PST from the Element Hotel* (in Summerlin) OR
3. Meet in Fredonia, AZ at 11am PST at the Chevron Gas Station across the street from the USFS Forest Station.
*Please notify our staff IN ADVANCE which pickup location you choose. We will only stop in Fredonia if the stop is requested.
*We will return to St. George around 4pm on the last day, with Fredonia guests arriving around 1:30pm, and
Vegas guests around 5pm.

Our food isn’t just good, it’s good for you.

Food is a big part of the experience. Our guides prepare all of your meals on our camping trips. Expect three delicious meals a day consisting entirely of freshly prepared foods. These include fresh organic fruits and vegetables as well as meats. We also have energy snacks aboard our support vehicles. Don’t be surprised if your guides purchase fresh fruits and healthy snacks throughout the day while you are out riding. They may just show up on the trail with a local treat! Many of our guests are vegans or vegetarians, whom we are more than happy to accommodate. If you have special diet requirements or limitations, just let us know when you sign-up and we’ll work with you to meet your needs.