Cathedral Valley Hike & Bike - 9 Day

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Hike & Bike Capitol Reef’s Cathedral Valley in 9 Days!

Did you know that Belay initially named her company Belay’s Hike & Bike? If not, now you do! And it’s because “bikepacker” is one of her favorite identities! This April, Belay combines one her favorite sports with one of her favorite locations - Capitol Reef - to bring you the ultimate bikepacking experience - Cathedral Valley’s Hike & Bike! Because you just can't do one or the other in this part of the country!

Join us for nine days in canyon country as we hike and bike to towering sandstone monuments, sleep at their base, then celebrate resort style! Don’t have a bike or bike packing gear? You came to the right place. We got you!

This epic all-inclusive hike & bike includes six nights camping, one night in a Salt Lake City hotel, two nights in Capitol Reef Resort, five days hiking, six days biking, all meals at camp and on trail, and a shuttle to-and-from the park! Bicycle and bikepacking gear can be included at checkout. Deposits welcomed at checkout!

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Exploration of Capitol Reef’s most remote and overlooked area!

• Hikes and bikes to awe-inspiring cathedrals and monuments!

• Unforgettable views and smells of the high desert. Welcome to The Good Life! Your soul needed this!

• Fresh homemade pie from the canyon’s orchards!

• 2 celebratory nights in Capitol Reef Resort!

BETA:

• Dates: April 12-20, 2025

  • Contact us for custom/private dates!

• Skill Level = Novice, intermediate, and advanced.

• Exertion Level = Moderate

• Total mileage = 72 on the bike; 10 on the feet.

• Weather = Days in the 60s; Nights in the 30’s

• Beginning & Ending Location = Salt Lake City, UT

• Bicycle and bikepacking gear can be included at checkout

• Maximum of 10 journeyers

• Registration closes 2 weeks prior to arrival

• A $500 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot is welcomed at checkout! After placing your deposit, BE will email you about your preferred payment plan! The deposit is applied to your overall balance. No worries, there's no interest, added fees, or credit checks. BE Simple!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Friendly, local guides

• Team welcome dinner

• All meals and snacks on trail

• Hotel on the front-end (double occupancy)

• Resort on the front-end (double occupancy)

• Resort on the back-end (double occupancy)

• Shuttle to-and-from Salt Lake City International Airport

• All hiking, biking, and camping fees.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

• Guide gratuity. 10-20% is customary

• Snacks, beverages, and souvenirs bought in town.

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Saturday - Arrival in Salt Lake City!

Driving? Meet BE in Salt Lake City, Utah at 4:00pm! Flying? BE can pick you up at the airport by 3:00pm! Once at our Salt Lake City hotel, we’ll talk journey logistics and have a team welcome dinner! Welcome to Utah, where life is lived elevated! Included meals = Dinner. Accommodations = Hotel. Miles = 0.

Day 2: Sunday - Torrey, UT!

Good morning! Today is mega chill. We’re. going to drive to Torrey, UT and check-in to Capitol Reef Resort. There we will bet our bikes and gear ready to go! And…enjoy those canyon views! Included meals = Breakfast. Accommodations = Resort. Miles = 0.

Day 3: Monday - River Ford & Beyond

Good morning, let’s do this! We’re going to kick off our hike & bike with a river ford then get on our way! Today, we’ll cycle almost 10 miles to camp in the purple and white Bentonite Hills in Capitol Reef. Welcome to Mars! Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = 8.5.

Day 4: Tuesday - Jailhouse Rock & Temple Rock

Welcome to our first full day in the desert on the bike! Our 10 miles today will take us to Jailhouse Rock (what an intro!!!) and Lower Cathedral Valley Overlook for our first views of the Temples of the Sun and Moon! What a life! Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = 10.5 on the bike; 6 on the feet.

Day 5: Wednesday - Cathedral Valley

We’re definitely biking into the heart of Cathedral Valley today as we cover 11 miles on our bike! We’ll also give our pedals a break as we hike to two overlooks showcasing different areas of Cathedral Valley! Tonight, we camp overlooking the famous and awe-inspiring Cathedral Valley. Included Meals = Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = 11 on the bike; 2 on the feet.

Day 6: Thursday: Glass Mountain

The last couple days have brought us a gradual ascent but today we drop down into the center of Cathedral Valley to hike a beautiful 2.5 miles through the Cathedrals. We end the day at Glass Mountain! A unique mound that naturally forms glass! We’ll camp there tonight, and with stellar views of Temple of the Sun and Temple of the Moon! Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = 16 on the bike; 2.5 on the feet.

Day 7: Friday - Temple of the Sun and Moon

Good LEISURE morning! Let’s sleep in because we deserve it! Then we’ll ride just a few miles over to the famous Temple of the Sun and Temple of the Moon! Once there, we’ll take a stroll around them; we’ve been eyeing them from a distance for a few days now! Today is our last full day in Cathedral Valley so we’ll soak up the sun and the leisure life as we cover just 12 miles. Included Meals = Breakfast & Lunch. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = 12 on the bike; 1 on the feet.

Day 8: Saturday - The Home Stretch

Alright! It’s our last day in Cathedral Valley as we complete this 72-mile loop ! Let’s get after it! Today, we journey 14 miles through the Morrison Formation as we make our way back to the BE vehicle! Once there, we’ll celebrate our epic and once-in-a-lifetime achievement then head to Capitol Reef Resort for a comfy bed, hot tub, and delicious dinner! WELL DONE, my friends! You should be proud! Included meals = Breakfast & Lunch. Accommodations = Resort. Miles = 14 on the bike; 0 on the feet.

Day 9: Sunday - Departure

What a week! We’re sad it’s over! But we are so grateful to have experienced this journey of a lifetime with you! After coffee and breakfast, soak up those last desert views because at 11:00am we’ll drive back to Salt Lake City! It’s a 3.5 hour drive so be sure to book your flight for no earlier than 4:00pm! Until next time! Included meals - Breakfast and Lunch. Accommodations = N/A. Miles = 0.

LOGISTICS:

• Flying? Fly into Salt Lake International Airport. Salt Lake City International Airport is the nearest major airport at 3.5 hours away.

• Driving? Meet BE at our Salt Lake City accommodations at 4:00pm.

RENTAL GEAR:

All of your gear needs to fit either inside your personal panniers or on the bicycle trailer that you can rent from BE! Check out the Gear Page for your Gear List! Renting gear? You can rent now at checkout or later via Rental Gear. Feel free to Contact Us with any questions! BE love’s talking gear!

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:

• Journeyers who cancel their journey 90+ days before the start date will be refunded the total amount minus processing fees and the $500 non-refundable deposit.

• Journeyers who cancel their journey 30 to 90 days before the start state will be refunded half the total amount minus processing fees.

• Journeyers who cancel their journey less than 30 days before the start date will not be refunded.

• Participants who choose to leave an active journey for any reason are not entitled to a refund. Due to the nature and heavy costs of operating permits, BE must adhere to the above itinerary and refund policy.

FINE PRINT:

Above itinerary is subject to change per guide’s discretion. Although beginning & end points do not change, daily mileages may be manipulated to better meet groups needs.

E-Bikes are welcome, however, you will need to bring a charging method (i.e., generator or Jackery) and haul the method on your bicycle trailer!

QUESTIONS? Feel free to Contact Us! We love talking about all things BE related!

PRICE:

• Journey = $2,842

• Mountain Bike = $385

• Bikepacking Gear = $443

SEE YOU IN UTAH!