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Arizona | Mountain Bike Tour

GRAND CANYON NORTH RIM – 4 DAY

North Rim of the Grand Canyon

Mountain Biking

Families with Older KidsPrivate Tours and Custom ToursSolos, Couples & Friends
Departure: St. George, UT
Tour Offered: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Departs On: Thursday

Duration: 4 Days
Lodging: First-Class Camping
Fitness Level: 1-3
Technical Level: 1-2
Elevation Range: 6,000 - 9,000 ft.

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Overview

*The fires at the Grand Canyon Lodge do not affect our tour itinerary in any way.*

While the rest of the Grand Canyon sizzles under hot summertime temperatures, the North Rim offers a delightfully cool, high-altitude escape. This tour is perfect for a July or August excursion.

One of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon’s incomparable majesty sunders nearly 280-miles of Northern Arizona highlands.

Two-billion years of the earth’s history is on display here in the vermillion cliff-faces, with golden canyon walls that rise a mile into the sky. Early explorer John Wesley Powell compared it to “leaves in a great history book.”

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We know this national park well, as it was one of our three original trip destinations when Escape Adventures first started out. Our guests all agree that the old Arizona and Rainbow Rim Trails that we conquer are the best ways to experience the Grand Canyon.

Concealed in big Ponderosa pine and shimmering Aspen groves, our trail through Kaibab National Forest leads to a place that few have visited: the East Rim View. From our campsite on the edge of the Kaibab Plateau, we savor extraordinary views. Trails brimming with wildflowers bring us to exhilarating hikes along the rim. Crossing over to the west side of the plateau, we camp alongside one of the most scenic mountain bike paths in the world, the Rainbow Rim Trail.

Providing gently rolling terrain of lung-expanding dimensions, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon has been held as sacred ground to outdoor enthusiasts. For trekkers and active travelers of all levels, the chance to experience this is the opportunity of a lifetime.

Day 1-2: Meet in St. George. Shuttle to Kaibab Lodge then ride singletrack to alpine East Rim camp for one night. Ride across plateau to North Timp Point overlooking Steamboat Mountain. Optional hike in afternoon.
Day 3-4: Ride the Rainbow Rim singletrack. Finish the tour down to Indian Hollow. Shuttle back to St. George.

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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 nights’ 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: East Rim
Nights 2 & 3: North Timp Point

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Activities

This Trip is Rated Fitness Levels 1-3 and Technical Levels 1-2

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	Mountain Biking	Easy: 7 Miles	981 Ft. Gain	Moderate: 15 Miles	1493 Ft. Gain
Day 2	Mountain Biking	Easy: 16.8 Miles	492 Ft. Gain	Moderate: 24 Miles	1293 Ft. Gain
Day 3	Mountain Biking	Easy: 12 Miles	1125 Ft. Gain	Moderate: 18 Miles	1824 Ft. Gain	Seasoned: 30 Miles	2644 Ft. Gain
Day 4	Mountain Biking	Easy: 18 Miles	675 Ft. Gain	Moderate: 22 Miles	1201 Ft. Gain

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Weather

You will be riding and sleeping at elevations over 6,000 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: Jacob Lake, AZ.

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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 a premiere bicycle store – www.LasVegasCyclery.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

When you join an Escape Adventures tour in 2026, 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 e-bikes (electric pedal assist) available on select tours.
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.

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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 are 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

Just wrapped up our 5 day grand canyon north rim biking trip. Bobby and Cheston put together an absolutely unforgettable trip. The camping, the food, and of course, the biking, were impeccable. As a beginner MTB rider I was a bit apprehensive, but I immediately felt the support and encouragement of these amazing guides. True to their name, this outfitter delivers a first rate escape and adventure. I can't recommend them enough. Thank you! - Isaac Raisner - 7/02/2022

N Rim Grand Canyon MTB 5 Day Ride Rode the 5 day N Rim of the Grand Canyon. Carson & James did a fantastic job as guides, and cooked some great meals. Bike and camping gear rental was first class. Each day had amazing views and plenty of options for riding and hiking. We were well taken care of during the week. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone. - Nick F - 9/27/2021

What was my husband thinking? It's been years since I've been on my mountain bike so I was a little freaked out when my husband told me he booked us a 4 day tour of the North Rim. I thought for sure I was going to die. Well, I am here to tell you I SURVIVED! Not only did I survive, I had the most amazing experience thanks to our guides. Pierce and Troy made me feel at ease with going my own slow pace. I never felt like I was putting them out or having them go out of their way for me as a less experienced and slower rider. They re-sparked my interest in mountain biking again! Besides the guides being awesome, the trails and views were well worth the work to see them. It was great being unplugged and one with nature. This review would be incomplete if I did not mention the FOOD! We ate the healthiest, freshest, DELICIOUS food! Troy and Pierce are wizards with the spices! I look forward the the next tour with Escape Adventures. Thank you hubby for taking me out of my comfort zone ;) Troy and Pierce we hope to see you in the OC someday! - danamV3591II - 7/10/2018

Awesome tour, amazing guides, and great food!! We took the 4 day North Rim Grand Canyon mtn bike tour in June and had an amazing time! Our guides were Ryan Pierce ("Pierce") and Troy Paulekos. We could not have been happier with spending 4 days with the two of them. They were super knowledgeable, hard working, and really fun to be around. They made the tour fun but still challenging (as desired) and were able to tailor the rides to the skill level of each of us. They also provided some technical tips and really made everyone feel comfortable. This is a great tour for even the most skilled rider to a beginner! They also cook 3 meals a day from raw ingredients....super fresh and super delicious. Troy is a former exec chef so we were getting some awesome meals! These guys are awesome! I'd highly recommend asking specifically for Pierce and Troy.Escape adventures is a great company. They are very well run, do things by the books, and make sure their clients are well taken care of. The manager even let us take showers at the shop after hours on the day we returned because we had to catch a red eye back to the East Coast! They really go above and beyond! We hope to take another tour with them soon...hopefully to Moab! Cant wait! - Megan L - 7/05/2018

North Rim tour The food was truly gourmet. Our guide has a culinary background and a passion for creative cooking. The meals were unlike those on any tour I've been on before, and I go on one every year. Of course the riding and scenery were outstanding. Both guides were friending and accommodating and worked hard see we could have a great time. - DAScama - 6/25/2018

EA June '18 North Rim Trip was great This was an excellent 5 day trip through some of the most scenic backcountry trails in the US. A variety of terrain and (mostly) single track riding made it fun for seasoned riders and adventuresome for less experienced road warriors. Crowds were noticeably absent and the campsites were always fairly close to overlooks.Thanks to Troy and Pierce for awesome food and keeping me pointed in the right direction. Both guides are knowledgeable and very user friendly- recommend them both! - 440bartm - 6/25/2018

Grand Canyon mountain bike trip Guides: top in customer service, excellent food - fresh and from scratch!Knowledge of terrain: knew where to go for the best views and best single track trails!North Rim Grand Canyon: beautiful! - 951jeremy - 6/11/2018

Grand Canyon North Rim MTB Tour It was a great experience! The tour guides, Pierce and Troy were outstanding. The food as a pleasant surprise. There were a variety of different trail types and difficulty. The views awesome. Would consider a different tour in the future. - marknphx - 10/10/2017

Great exciting vacation My wife and I love being outdoors, so Grand Canyon mountain biking was a great way to get away and enjoy a week. The guides were exceptional and the mountain biking was exciting! - Adam N - 10/03/2017

geweldig begeleidingsteam! Zeer mooie tocht. De gidsen waren zeer relaxed en gezellig en hebben ons uitstekend verzorgd. Lekker eten, fantastische tocht. Niet te zwaar met kinderen van 10, 13 en 15. - JeromevanBrussel - 7/30/2017

North Rim mountain bike trip Absolutely stunning scenery and relatively easy riding with lovely campsites. Fun for advanced bikers but also suitable for novices although a few hills might have to be walked. Third time with Escape Adventures which is in itself a pretty solid testimonial. Guides knowledgeable, super friendly and amazing cooks. The food on these trips is truly gourmet - I gained weight ... Rented bikes excellent as well. Bottom line - the best guides, best food and best mountain biking outfitter. Would never try anyone else. - Harry D - 7/13/2017

North Rim bike trail This was a great ride, very challenging for me, but worthwhile. The guides were always on the spot to fix breakdowns and punctured tires. Food was great! All of the equipment - biking and camping - was first rate. We were lucky with good weather - bad weather or rain would have really changed our experience. - Carrie T - 6/25/2017

Grand Canyon 5 day epic adventure The guides were amazing, friendly and very flexible. The food was not camping food at all which was a sweet surprise. Appetizers, main courses from a fine dining restaurant and dessert too!! The views were spectacular as expected!! Riding was great too!! - chrisjK6442RB - 6/22/2017

North Rim Grand Canyon - 4 Days Outstanding tour. Great guides who were great cooks. Well organized and executed. Guides Merrick, Ryan (Pierce), and Troy provided outstanding customer service and food preparation/cooking. The quality of food was excellent. The logistics for the entire trip were planned and executed flawlessly. - tabw00a - 6/15/2017

North Rim of the Grand Canyon - Amazing Trip & Fantastic Guides The was a four-day trip on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. We had six guys in our group (all 60+) along with a couple of other groups from Utah and California that we had never met. Overall a good group of people with a variety of mountain biking skill levels. The three guides from Escape Adventures (Merrick, Ryan and Troy) were fantastic. They were highly skilled mountain bikers, great cooks and very focused on taking good care of all of us. The trip was beautiful. We rode on the Arizona Trail and the Rainbow Trail through the Kaibab National Forest on the rim of the Grand Canyon. The trip was fairly strenuous for our group. Escape Adventures gives it a "5" for difficulty and this is an accurate rating. Every day was tough, but amazing. This was my second trip with Escape Adventures (I did the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park two years ago) and I highly recommend them. Great job guys! - X1814UVroberth - 6/13/2017

grand canyon & rainbow rim ride this was a great ride & camping trip, fantastic views where we camped, great fresh cooked food & you won't go hungry. The guides can't do enough for you, looking forward to my next trip. - jonathanhC2172YN - 9/20/2016

Great Scenic Mountain Bike experience! I did the Four day North Rim, Grand Canyon tour. It was great from top to bottom. Both the guides, Tim and Irving, were great! Very knowledgable about the area and trails. Tim blew us away with great meals for our whole stay. Irving was a lot of fun as well! It was a great trip for myself as I wanted to get away from the crazy technology riddled life I lead (little to no cell reception), and get on my bike and just ride. Great trails with a lot of great descents and the usual ascents too. If I was too tired on my bike, I would be able to hop on the van to get back to camp. I would recommend this trip to any mountain biker for sure, and even someone that doesn't mountain bike that often. Overall great experience, and I'm sure to go back and do another tour! - _tomasf55 - 7/05/2016

Escapeadventures A Blast!!!! Want to give a great big shout out and thank you to the folks at EscapeAdventures for making our mountain bike trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon fabulous. From booking with Kevin in the office, gearing up last minute at the bike shop, to being on the trail, it was all smooth sailing. We biked about 100 miles of trails in 5 days and camped on the rim. The food was freshly prepared every meal. Our guides, Tanesha and Merrick were patient and prepared! We will be back!! - Susan Blanck G - 7/05/2016

Grand Canyon North Rim Mountain Bike 4 day tour My second tour with Escape, I've also done their White Rim MTB tour. Both tours were nothing short of fantastic. Amazing scenery, great guides, great bikes, great food. There's nothing quite like having someone else take care of all the sucky parts of bike touring, just letting you get on with making the most of every minute. - gregcR6007YX - 6/16/2016

Grand Canyon North Rim Mountain Biking 5-day Trip I'd like to echo Duke's earlier review about the fantastic trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon with guides Eric and Merrick. This was the first multi-day biking trip I took with my 14-year-old son and we both had an amazing time. The trails selected showed off the varied terrain of the North Rim beautifully and gave us all some tough challenges (steep climbs) and spectacular rewards (canyon views, lush green meadows, exhilarating descents) throughout the entire trip. The camp sites were great with one of them allowing us to wake up to canyon views right from our tent! While the riding and the views were spectacular, I want to give a special shout out to the guides, Eric and Merrick. They were excellent guides on the trail, keeping the group together and headed in the right direction at each turn but also giving the members of the group the freedom hit the trails at their own pace so we could make it as challenging or relatively relaxed as desired. They also worked the tails off each day, prepping the bikes, cooking the excellent meals, repairing tires (or fingers as the case may be) and generally keeping the already entertaining group of folks, laughing and interacting.Thanks for a great week and I hope to be able to do another tour soon with EA. - Vincent B - 9/11/2015

5 day North Rim mountain biking tour What a good tour. Our guides were Eric and Merrick, and you never saw two guys work so hard. We had 13 riders of broadly varying abilities and these guys kept everybody safe and well directed on the trails. When we weren't riding, they were busting their humps getting breakfast, lunch, or dinner ready, cleaning up after a meal, getting us water for (very quick) showers, or maintaining the bikes. They were ALWAYS cheerful and gave as good as they got when it came to ribbing the guests. Lest I forget, they served us wonderful food. Several us came back expecting to have gained weight - Duke C - 8/31/2015

North Rim Mountain Biking We went on a four day mountain bike tour of the north rim organised by these guys and run by two heavy dooty experienced mountaib bikers (Brandon and Zephyr) who drove us up 4 hours to the Grand Canyon past Hurricane for four days camping. Well run tour and they know all the routes up there.... camoping by the Grand Canyon is wonderful. Biking pretty hard though if you are not used to high altitude and heat.... - JerrryCornelius - 7/07/2015

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