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UTAH | Mountain Bike Tour

BEARS EARS

America’s Newest National Monument

Mountain Biking Hiking

Families with Older KidsPrivate Tours and Custom ToursSolos, Couples & Friends
Departure: Moab, UT
Tour Offered: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Departs On: Monday

Duration: 5 Days
Lodging: First-Class Camping
Fitness Level: 2-3
Technical Level: 2-3
Elevation Range: 6,000 - 10,000 ft.

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Overview

America’s newest National Monument—despite its contested status—cradles some of North America’s most ancient civilizations.

For some, the default image of Utah’s southern tier reaches back to the raw and open American frontier, the hard to settle Interior West. For others, it speaks of the mystical lives of bygone, primeval civilizations. Fast forward now: to the feel of a nurturing sun at your back. Before you, at distance, snow-capped mountains loom with an almost palpable majesty. Welcome to the Abajo Mountains!

A 1.3-million acre Bears Ears National Monument, created by President Obama in 2016—reduced by 85% two years later—covers a broad expanse of red rock, juniper forests, high plateau, cultural, historic and prehistoric legacy. The latter includes an abundance of very early human, as well as Native American historical artifacts left behind by the first wave of Clovis people, followed by the Ancestral Puebloans, Fremont culture and others.

A pair of monumental 2,000-ft twin buttes, the Bears Ears is the remarkable remnant of 200-million year old sand dunes. Capped in shades of pale orange to light red sandstone, The Bears Ears formation is so distinctive they can be seen, even at great distance, from nearly every direction. Framed by Dark Canyon Wilderness and the Beef Basin to the west, Comb Ridge on the east, the Grand Gulch Plateau and Cedar Mesa to the south and Canyonlands National Park to the north, our mountain bike tour takes you through the most unique and historical landmarks southeast Utah has to offer.

From a start at Edge of the Cedars Museum in Blanding, Utah, (pop. 3375) a 19^th century Mormon settlement an hour’s south of Moab and Arches National Park, we climb high into the Abajo Mountains. Our ride throughout the week visits not only plentiful archaeological sites, but also many high mountain meadows and forests. We visit gorgeous locales, such as The Notch, Duck Lake, Sego Flat, Reef of Rocks, Maverick Point Overlook, Skull and Crossbones, The Causeway, and Jackson Ridge. Wildlife is abundant atop the Abajos, herds of mule deer bounding through spans of trees while raptors dart and soar overhead. During the day, views atop the Abajo Mountains extend for 75-miles in any direction. At night, the crystal clear skies are so bright they recast the Milky Way as near endless if not impossibly dense with stars.

Our week concludes with a lengthy, 3000-foot descent into the small town of Monticello (named for Thomas Jefferson’s estate). From Monticello, a bygone uranium mining town turned gracious San Juan county seat, we stage a brief shuttle to Moab. Back in cozy, ultra welcoming Moab, we enjoy the best kind of decompression: an evening at one of the town’s most quaint restaurants and a colorful local brewery.

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Lodging

First-Class Camping

The food tastes better, the sky is certainly bigger, and your mind is clearer.

There is nothing better than rolling into camp to fresh made chips and salsa, homemade guacamole, and Dutch oven enchiladas. Then making your way to a sweet and inviting campfire, sharing your favorite anecdote or image from the day’s activities while marshmallows roast. Enjoy a small-batch, local beer before retiring to your tent. Inside: a sturdy raised cot, fluffy sleeping bag, and a plush full size pillow. Wow. You earned this. Sweet dreams.

We choose well-maintained public campgrounds with scenic vistas and comfortable arrangements. You’ll move seamlessly from one day of your trip to the next, camping outdoors and enjoying wildly healthy, delicious homemade meals.

The majority of our selected campgrounds feature indoor facilities and showers. Conversely, in more remote backcountry camping scenarios, we’ll provide portable toilets and private solar showers.

Camping gear may be rented or you may bring your own. All of our camping gear is tested and hand-chosen from top manufacturers to ensure you get a good night’s sleep. Our camp gear package includes a tent, sleeping pad, raised cot, sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner, full size pillow, and ground tarp.

Campground Details

Night 1: Near Bears Ears
Night 2: Hammond Canyon
Night 3: Chippean Rocks
Night 4: Jackson Ridge

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Activities

This Trip is Rated Fitness Levels 2-3 and Technical Levels 2-3

While every Escape Adventure trip is designed to appeal to active adventure seekers, and in many cases, particular skill levels, there is always a different idea of what that exactly means. That is why we have designed the chart below to help make sure you join the proper tour. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next—and your traveling companions’ may differ as well. We present a range of mileage options on each tour as well as provide support vehicles as much as possible. That way you can take a break and do as little or as much as you would like each day.

Daily Activities
Day	Activity	Easy		Moderate		Seasoned
Day	Activity	Miles	Feet Gain	Miles	Feet Gain	Miles	Feet Gain
Day 1	Hike Mule Canyon	Easy: 1.9 Miles	69 Ft. Gain
	Hike Tower Ruins and Butler Wash	Easy: 1.3 Miles	348 Ft. Gain
	Mountain Biking			Moderate: 14.8 Miles	2013 Ft. Gain
Day 2	Mountain Biking					Seasoned: 14.6 Miles	1708 Ft. Gain
Day 2	Hiking			Moderate: 4.2 Miles	Ft. Gain
Day 3	Mountain Biking			Moderate: 25.9 Miles	2397 Ft. Gain
Day 4	Mountain Biking	Easy: Support vehicle available at any time Miles	Ft. Gain			Seasoned: 20.4 Miles	3778 Ft. Gain
Day 5	Mountain Biking			Moderate: 17.1 Miles	2411 Ft. Gain

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Weather

You will be riding and sleeping at elevations over 4,000 ft. for this trip. Weather predictions in this area are often unreliable due to the elevation, so it is best to be prepared for cold evenings and inclement weather. Please use the following locations when checking the weather online: Moab, UT

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All-Inclusive Prices

All internal land expenses and services are covered in the cost of your tour. This means from the time we pick you up at our meeting point, until we drop you back off to head home, 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.) are included. Backcountry permits, licenses, park fees, reservations, and accommodations (lodging) are also included, along with at least two professionally trained trip leaders, a mobile first aid and mechanic station, spare bikes, and a support vehicle(s). Trip price does not include 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.

Renting Bicycles

Not only do we run an international bike tour business, but we also own and operate two premiere bicycle stores – www.LasVegasCyclery.com and www.MoabCyclery.com. We have learned over the years that every cyclist is different and prefers different types of bikes for different types of terrain. That is why we offer the best bicycles for rent in the business. If for some reason you are not happy with the quality of your rental, we will refund the cost of your entire bike rental. If you are bringing your bike with you, check with your airline’s baggage policy in advance and be sure to pack your bike accordingly. If you are shipping your bike to your destination, confirm the address with our office and allow enough time for your bike to arrive. We’re happy to help you ship your bike. Whatever you need to get the most out of your tour, we are here to make it happen.

Renting Camping Gear

We rent high-quality camping gear for all of our camping tours. These include a tent, sleeping pad, raised cot, sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner, full size pillow, and ground tarp. Your Trip Leaders will always help to ensure your equipment is set up properly each night.

Camp Gear Kit Rental: $100.00

Free With Every Tour

Escape Adventures Mountain Bike Jersey 2024

When you join an Escape Adventures tour in 2024, you will receive a FREE custom sublimated Limited Edition Jersey!

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Mountain Bike Rentals

Make your trip as comfortable as possible on the body, as simple as possible for traveling, and hassle free on tour. By choosing to rent a bike from us, we will fit you with the newest, highest quality gear in the industry. Escape Adventures provides only high-end bicycles from Specialized. We replace our rental fleet each season to ensure all our rentals meet our high standards. All of our mountain bikes are equipped with full suspension frames and disc brakes designed for a smooth, comfortable ride. For those who are touring with a companion who may not be as fit or need a little help up the hills, we now have electric mountain bikes (electric pedal assist) available on select tours. Looking to upgrade? We have carbon mountain bike rentals available as well – call our office for details.
For multi-sport tours, daily bike rental fees are charged on mountain biking days only.

Specialized Full Suspension Mountain Bike ($70/day)

This new Specialized Full Suspension bike is the best bang for your buck! This bike features 140 mm of front and rear travel, which is plenty of cushion to soak up any bump in the trail. Visit the Specialized site for more information. Individual components on rental bikes may vary slightly. Call for more information.

Electric Mountain Bike Rentals

Specialized Turbo Levo Full Suspension E-Bike ($130/day)

The Turbo Levo Comp 6Fattie 650b has the perfect blend of trail performance, proper handling, technology, and durability, delivering you the power to ride more trails, longer, more comfortably.

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Why travel with Escape Adventures?

Our Commitment to You

For over 25 years, the hallmark of an Escape Adventures tour is personalized, hands-on service. Before, during, and after each trip. We are a company of honesty and integrity and we stand behind our product 100%. From the moment you learn of our trips, to the time you return home and start planning your next trip, we are here to bring you the best possible experience. From our Guaranteed Trip Departure Confirmation Policy, making sure your trip is never cancelled*, to our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Policy, backing the unrivaled consistent quality of all our tours, our commitment to you is never compromised.
* Scheduled Domestic trips only.

Our Commitment to the Environment

Our environmental commitment is second to none. It is our way of doing business, our way of being. We run our tours the same way we run our company, with an eye on the triple bottom line: People, Profit & Planet. At Escape Adventures, we elected to pursue a more comprehensive approach to actually reduce our carbon footprint, rather than just offset it. We overhauled our entire operation — from our vehicles, to our buildings, to our procedures — to become an outdoor industry leader in the charge to help our people and our planet.

Exceptional Service and Exceptional Guides

Leading tours naturally followed from our passion of exploring our favorite places with our friends. Our support staff includes our reservation team who is there to answer your questions about the tours, our service team who prepares your bike and gear for the tour, and our guide team – the ones who take you into the great outdoors. The highest level of responsibility, good nature, integrity, and dedication are standard traits of all those who work at Escape Adventures. We our proud of it and we think you should know it.

The Best Support Vehicles

Having custom-made vehicles allows us to take you to places few other outfitters can, or will go. Every Escape Adventures tour is accompanied by at least one support vehicle, trailer, and in some cases a second and third transfer van. After purchase, we custom engineer our trucks, vans, and trailers by our on-staff mechanic to meet the unique needs of different tours. For example, certain trucks are specifically designed for The White Rim and The Maze, while others are designed for The Grand Tetons and Yellowstone. Each of our guides is required to be trained in safe vehicle operation, 4X4 driving, and basic maintenance. Our experienced guides make it look easy, transporting you and up to 12 guests, along with their bikes, fresh food, camping gear and plenty of drinking water to a remote location.

The Best Bicycles and Gear

Make your trip as comfortable as possible on the body, as simple as possible for traveling, and hassle-free on tour. By choosing to rent a bike from us, we will fit you with the newest, highest quality gear in the industry. Escape Adventures provides only high-end bicycles from Santa Cruz and Specialized. We replace our rental fleet each season to ensure all our rentals meet our standards. All of our mountain bikes are equipped with full suspension frames and disc brakes designed for a smooth, comfortable ride. For those who are touring with a companion who may not be as fit or need a little help up the hills, we now have eMountainbikes (electric pedal assist) available on select tours.

The Best Food

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

Food is a big part of the Escape Adventures 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.

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Reviews

Bears Ears National Monument Gravel Ride Bears Ears National Monument Mountain Bike Gravel Ride. Great guides, good food. The ride and tour was great but On the 2nd to last day there was a problem getting a campground for that evening so the campground we got was less than desirable. This seemed to be a newer tour for them, I think they need to dial in the route better for future rides. - Terri and David K - 10/05/2021

5-Day Bear's Ears National Monument - Mountain Biking Trip - Fantastic This was an amazing, yet very hard (for me) mountain biking trip in the Bear's Ears National Monument and the Abajo Mountains. Our guides, Rachel and Will were very competent, professional, friendly and very client service focused...they made the trip that much better.This was our third mountain biking trip with Escape Adventures. We are looking forward to our fourth. - X1814UVroberth - 9/04/2019

5 Day Bears Ears Manti-La Sal National Forest Mountain Biking and Hiking 5 days biking and several days of hiking to sites in and around the Bears Ears and the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The routing, the scenery, the sites, the food, and the guides were outstanding. Rachel and Will did a fabulous job guiding us around the area and making sure we were well fed and hydrated. There were several days of challenging elevation change, but well worth it from a workout perspective and a treat to reach a wonderful campsite area that included a wonderful view of the night stars without any light pollution. - tabw00a - 9/04/2019

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Since 1992, we at Escape Adventures have been blessed to shape and lead adventure travel vacations through some of the most awe-inspiring natural destinations in the world. Each successive season, our passion for adventure grows through memorable moments with our guests. Fresh air, faith, fitness and friends are the building blocks for our ventures, the treasured experiences that keep us moving forward. For those of you who have trekked and traveled with us over the past quarter century, Heather and I express our sincerest gratitude. The memories are priceless.

For those who have yet to tour with us, we appreciate the opportunity to introduce you to our family-run company and guiding principles of sustainability and adventure. Our portfolio specializes in Western North America and is rapidly growing internationally. Building on over 100 destinations, we cater to the full spectrum of active traveler, respective to fitness level and activity type. From road cyclist to mountain biker to electric biker, hiker, and multi-sport enthusiast, and from first-timer to friends and family groups of all ability levels, on behalf of our Escape Adventures family, we look forward to many new and exciting adventures with you.

With much gratitude, and happy trails,

Jared and Heather Fisher

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America’s Newest National Monument

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Lodging

First-Class Camping

The food tastes better, the sky is certainly bigger, and your mind is clearer.

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Daily Activities

Weather

All-Inclusive Prices

Renting Bicycles

Renting Camping Gear

Free With Every Tour

Mountain Bike Rentals

Specialized Full Suspension Mountain Bike ($70/day)

Electric Mountain Bike Rentals

Specialized Turbo Levo Full Suspension E-Bike ($130/day)

Why travel with Escape Adventures?

Our Commitment to You

Our Commitment to the Environment

Exceptional Service and Exceptional Guides

The Best Support Vehicles

The Best Bicycles and Gear

The Best Food

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