Ride southwestern Utah’s newest slickrock and singletrack trails! Our tour explores the fantastic network of trails found on Gooseberry Mesa and beyond. The technical and challenging riding weaves through varied terrain of open slickrock and pinyon/juniper forests. The views are spectacular with the dramatic backdrop of Zion National Park in the distance. The Gooseberry Mesa Tour offers experienced riders a perfect opportunity to test their singletrack skills in the early spring or late fall at a comfortable elevation around 5,000 ft. 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. Click here to read it . For further details about this particular tour, view any of the below items: Gooseberry Mesa Photo Gallery Double-click the first photo, then right-arrow through the sequence for a step-by-step preview of the entire tour.
Itinerary
Day 1 – 14-20 miles – We’ll then be ready to shuttle to the trailhead, about 40 miles to the Little Creek Mountain. We’ll ride 14-20 miles of singletrack depending on the exact route we take. This is new track, fun, fast and interspersed on trail and slickrock. After the ride we’ll take a short shuttle to our Once camp is set, your work is done! Your guides will take care of the details from setting up lawn chairs with hors d’oeuvres and the drink cooler nearby, to cooking up a healthy, delicious meal. Washbasins are available for clean up and a solar shower is usually available for 1 or 2 nights during the trip. This is your time to relax, whether it’s lounging around camp with our library of books or setting out for a hike to explore your surroundings.
Day 2 – 12-22 miles – From camp we’ll ride to the trailhead of today’s ride. Gooseberry Mesa has a number of loop options and we’ll start with a 12-mile loop on God’s skateboard Park and Rattlesnake Rim. The riding is technical and fun! Your slow speed handling will greatly improve over the course of the tour and you’ll marvel at the artistry of the trail’s design. Back at camp your guides will once again work their culinary magic. Miles: 12-22 miles
Day 3 – 13 - 20 miles | 5,500 ft –
Distance: 14-20 miles Distance: 12-22 miles Distance: 13 - 20 miles | Elevation: 5,500 ft