Moab, Utah

Bears Ears Mnt. Bike Weekend 3-Day

Name: Bears Ears Mnt. Bike Weekend 3-Day
Brand: Rim Tours
Price: 975 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (324 reviews)

Moderate

Duration 3 Days

Difficulty Moderate

Price From $975/person

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The Ride

Overview

Celebrate our new National Monument! Ride from the Bears Ears, follow Elk Ridge from cool alpine to near the Needles District of Canyonlands NP

Join us for an unsurpassed 3-day Bears Ears adventure! Our route begins below the 8,000 foot Bears Ears Pass, surrounded by ponderosa pine, and follows Elk Ridge, the backbone between the Abajo Mountains and the Colorado River. We’ll explore secluded canyons, rich in cultural history of the Anasazi Indians, searching for ancient rock art and cliff dwellings. The landscape changes from cool alpine to colorful desert after our dramatic descent to the boundary of Canyonlands National Park. Our final night is spent at this area’s most beautiful campsite, Cathedral Butte. For those considering doing a multi-day tour for their first time, especially those who have little or no camping experience, we’ve written a detailed description of what it’s like to go on a multi-day tour with us.

Highlights

Join us for an unsurpassed 3-day Bears Ears adventure
Our final night is spent at this area’s most beautiful campsite, Cathedral Butte

Tour Details

Duration 3 Days

Departs Moab, UT

Difficulty Moderate

Season Summer

Group Size Max 13

Day-by-Day Itinerary

– Our tour starts west of Blanding near the 8,000-foot Bear's Ears Pass which has been appropriated as the name of our newest National Monument. On the way to our drop off point we will take a short detour to view ancient Puebloan ruins that are over 700 years old. We'll shuttle up and over the pass to start our ride of 15+ miles to our first camp amidst the aspens and pines of this cool oasis rising out of the desert below. There will be options for additional miles today along the main route. Once at camp, relax under the ponderosa pines and take in the view of nearby canyons while our guides take care of all the details. Washbasins are available for cleanup and a solar shower is usually available for an evening during the trip. Scrumptious hors d'oeuvres and a delicious, healthy meal will cap off a perfect, action-filled day!

– Today we'll traverse the Elk Ridge Plateau. Aspen meadows line our route as we make our way to Big Notch – a challenging climb but well worth it for the views at the top! After lunch, the riding is rolling and fun as we travel towards the north end of Elk Ridge and our camp high above the Canyonlands below. This camp has wonderful views for the sunset and the spectacular canyons surrounding us. Mileage is approximately 20 miles.

Distance: ** 15-25 miles | Elevation: 2,000 ft

– 15-25 miles | 2,000 ft –

The Multi-Day Difference

Everything hauled, cooked, and set up — you just ride.

A Rim Tours multi-day camping trip is a fully supported, fully catered backcountry experience. You pedal world-class trails all day; we carry the gear, run the kitchen, and have camp — cold drink in hand — waiting when you roll in.

Rugged Overland Support

A purpose-built 4x4 support truck carries every bag, tent, and cooler — so you ride light and free, with a lift or a break never far away.
Full Camp Kitchen

A complete mobile kitchen rolls with us, run by guides who genuinely cook. Real, fresh meals in the heart of the backcountry.
Fresh Trail Lunches

Midday spreads built right on the trail — never sad, squished, pre-made sandwiches.
Hot Dinners in Camp

Hearty, satisfying dinners cooked fresh every evening under the desert stars.
Cold Drinks, Always

Plenty of water and ice, the cold beverages you love waiting at camp, and crisp cold sparkling water out on the trail.
Camp Set & Waiting

Camp chairs, a relaxed camp, and your tent already set up when you roll in. Arrive, unwind, refuel.
Deeply Experienced Guides

Guides with decades on these trails — part navigator, part mechanic, part chef, part storyteller.