Located entirely on public land, the trail links six of the National Parks on the Colorado Plateau in Southern Utah and Northern Arizona with the lesser kno enjoy a celebratory brew or two at the Moab Brewery and then a farewell dinner out on the town that night in Moab. Cyclists pack their lunch and water in their packs. Over the next 35 miles and 3,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, you may feel like you have gone back in time to the days of the old west, sharing the road almost exclusively with the occasional cowboy and cattle herder. (5 Days), Great Allegheny Passage/C&O Canal GRAVEL (5 Days), Great Smoky Mountains National Park (ROAD). One guide rides and the other drives the truck. initial deposit. Follow Below are the daily elevation profiles for Week-Two of the Hayduke Trail MTB Tour. MTB bike – Andy J, The Hayduke was tremendous. Just outside of the town of Boulder we will rinse of the blood, sweat, and tears of the route to this point with a natural shower at Calf Creek Falls. 435.986.0555. – Paul S. The Hayduke Trail MTB Tour is supported by a burly 4×4 pickup that carries water, personal gear, an outdoor kitchen, coolers of food (and beer), tents, spare parts, spare bikes, shade and camp chairs. Hayduke Tour Includes: Guide service, monster F-350 support truck, all delicious meals, energy food, liquid refreshments, water bottles, shuttles, a special cycling gift, and mechanical support. Prior to riders actually experiencing the Hayduke we often hear that “I want to ride singletrack”, but after riding the Hayduke a cyclist who was a singletrack junkie said to us that they thought it “was the best mountain bike ride they (I) have ever done”. Alpine mountain biking through Bears Ears Pass: Week-Two. United Adobo › Forums › Activity Schedules (Rides, Hikes, etc.) – James, Li and I joined the ride the last 5 days, and we had more fun than we could possibly have imagined! Colorado and shuttle guests to St. George. Guests can expect to arrive in Grand Junction at 9:30 am. On the morning following the tour, Lizard Head Cycling will provide a shuttle back to the Courtyard Marriott in Grand Junction at 7am. From Jacob Lake to the South Kaibab trailhead, the distance was … Designed around modern frame geometry, a versatile dropout system, and custom drawn tubing, Hayduke is a capable mountain bike built to be used as a single-speed, a singletrack machine, or a bikepacking rig. First Previous Next Last. The terrain ranges from rugged jeep roads, to rocky streams, sand and mountain dirt. Electronics & Charging Hey ultralighters I'm heading out for a hayduke trail thru in a couple weeks. This is a region of extremes: of distance, of darkness, of silence. The Burr Trail encompasses Long Canyon, the Wolverine Loop, the switchbacks of the Waterpocket Fold in Capitol Reef National Park and Bull Frog road. The Cancel-for-Any-Reason option is only available when insurance is purchased within two weeks of As mentioned in my previous… Below are the daily elevation profiles for Week-One of the Hayduke Trail MTB Tour. Map of Hayduke Trail Day 34 along the Kaibab Plateau between Dragon Canyon and Swamp Point. If the opportunity to do another trip with Lizard Head arises, I would be thrilled to see that Evan was one of the guides. So the bottom line is if you are a experienced mountain or road biker with decent technical skills, this tour is within your ability level. The versatile Portage dropout system was designed for riders to easily switch drivetrain types, hub widths, wheel sizes, chainstay lengths, and accept racks. One of the best parts about this tour is the opportunity it provides for one to detach from the world of emails and ringtones. Regional Airport - SGU) which is serviced by Delta, American and United with limited daily flights. The extra day is a weather contingency day. Since in this remote terrain a dead truck battery is no bueno, so we encourage our guests with charging requirements to bring their own solar charger (we like Goal Zero products). Food is essential and Lizard Head Cycling takes care to deliver high quality ingredients. The ride (and the weather) were enormously challenging, but we were helped greatly by the kindness and companionship of our fellow riders and guides. St. George Shuttle (800.933.8320) or St. George Express (435.652.1100) and should be made Sleeping The Hayduke Trail is named after George Washington Hayduke, a character from Edward Abbey’s The Monkey Wrench Gang. Advocate chose to support trail building, so you can sleep easy knowing your money helps construct the trails you ride. With that said it’s an extremely tough trail which lacks water, and the water that is available is high in alkalinity. Guides on the day prior (Day 0) to the tour's official start date at the Courtyard Marriott in Grand Junction, Solitude and Silence The Hayduke Trail MTB Tour, (a.k.a. The Hayduke Trail MTB Tour, (a.k.a. Photos from the May 2016 inaugural Hayduke Trail MTB Tour. Join Lizard Head Cycling on this small group cycling odyssey within the serpentine redrock canyons of the Beehive State. The route and the scenery was everything we had hoped for. Home » Cycling Tours » Off-Road Bike Tours » Hayduke Trail MTB Tour. Potential tour dates are listed below and not all tour dates will run. Week #1 LOGISTICS: Kanab, Utah to Henry Mountains. the Trans-Utah), is one of the American West’s ultimate point-to-point MTB tours exploring the far reaches of southern Utah’s mountain biking terrain. the night. Alex Maier's Figure it Out: on the Hayduke Trail is a film about one of America's most challenging hikes. The Hayduke Trail is a long distance hiking trail in Utah / Arizona, USA. This road, co-"maintained" by the BLM and Forest Service requires at least 8" of vehicle clearance, ensuring other human encounters are rare at best. A 4-wheel drive flatbed truck (aka the mother ship) carries luggage, food and equipment in support of the Hayduke Trail MTB Tour. The Hayduke Trail is an 800-mile route across Utah and Arizona. We rode the second week of the trip, and our campsites were fantastic. There are also a large variety of high capacity USB battery packs (16000mAh or greater) that would also work well for multiple recharges of your devices such as those from Anker, RAVPower, and others. From Big Water cyclists embark on a 400+ mile mountain bike odyssey into Utah's otherworldly back-of-beyond terrain. If one is driving to week #2 of the Hayduke tour, vehicles may be left at either the Courtyard Guides rate. We now also offer an 9-Day Hardcore Hayduke with all 440-miles. **Al la Carte tent rental is $55 for 1 week and $100 for 2 weeks. Any dietary preferences or allergies should be noted on the registration form. The Hayduke started with our vision for the perfect hardtail. 970.263.4414. Thank you all for making the trip so wonderfully memorable for us! The Hayduke Trail MTB Tour is a MTB tour that seeks out backcountry exploration. WEEK 1 CONTINUED: Over the course of 46-miles throughout days 5 and 6, riders climb 6,000-feet up the Henry Mountains reaching a maximum elevation of just over 10,000’ above sea level. They were professional, kind, courteous, positive, exuberant and, above all seemed to enjoy the trip as much as we did. The daily mileage averages out to about 35-mile segments which vary based on the riding surface and amount of climbing on any given day. Private Groups and Tour Length: The Hayduke Trail tour can be booked as a private tour with 9 riders or the equivalent thereof. Hayduke trail gear list. Riders wake in the morning to the echo of the coffee call off the canyon walls, followed by a hearty breakfast of eggs, bacon, muesli, fruit, nuts, yogurt, etc. Along the way, guests will have numerous opportunities to contemplate the meaning of it all while gazing down into the Dark Canyon, a 2,500-foot deep canyon wilderness area that was designated for its deep canyon graced with unique steep sandstone cliffs and a vast archaeological record. Cars can be left in either Green River or Grand Junction. These are the most powerful (and accurate) Hayduke maps in existence, and they’re FREE. -www.hayduketrail.org. Please see the Tour Logistics below for further details. Stay informead. At 7:00 am the following morning post tour Lizard Head Cycling provides a complimentary shuttle (1.5 hours) to the Courtyard Marriott and the Grand Junction airport in Grand Junction, Colorado. I thought the Hayduke’s reputation for difficulty was a bit overstated. POST TOUR: Upon reaching Moab if riders desire post tour lodging or camping, they are responsible for these reservations (hotel details provided in the confirmation document). To learn more about Solar Chargers and Portable Power, please click here. The east side of the Henry Mountains descent marks the completion of Week-One and the location in which Week-Two riders will join the Hayduke Trail MTB Tour. › Hayduke Trail , Utah This topic contains 0 replies, has 1 voice, and was last updated by Paul 3 years, 5 months ago. The tour’s fitness level is aimed at upper-intermediate to advanced fitness levels. Riders joining the Hayduke Trail bike tour for Week-Two (Henry Mountains to Moab) meet on the day prior to their tour start at 12-noon at the Courtyard Marriott airport meeting hotel in Grand Junction, CO. From the Courtyard Marriott we will shuttle to the East side of the rugged Henry Mountains to meet comrades who have ridden Week-One (Big Water to Henry Mountains). Ride the entire Hayduke Trail (12-Days & 440 miles) or segments (6 -Days & 220 miles). The Hayduke Trail Reference It’s now been over ten years since Mike Coronella and Joe Mitchell published the guidebook for The Hayduke Trail . Please contact us for additional details at 970.728.5891 or info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com. NOTE: Alternatively guests driving in from the west on I-70 can meet Lizard Head Cycling in Post-Tour Logistics Week #2 (Henry Mountains to Moab, Utah): Ends in Moab where we St George, UT 84790 Mrs. Haze and I hosted our kids and grandkids in Driggs, Idaho for a couple of weeks of spoiling grandchildren, hiking and fishing. The route starts near Kanab, Utah and ends in Moab, Utah. The Hayduke Trail is an 800-mile route across the deserts of southern Utah and Arizona. Rock shaped by 50-million years of water has sculpted a jaw-dropping landscape of weird and wild shapes. Henry Mountains) ends in the Henry Mountains where riders enjoy a final farewell dinner with the group and stay The Hayduke Trail is an extremely challenging, 800-mile backcountry route through some of the most rugged and breathtaking landscapes on earth. With updated Spark frame design Week-2 of the Hayduke Trail MTB Tours starts in the Henry Mountains with a cruiser section of paved road on Highway 95 known as the "Trail of the Ancients." Since its creation, the story of this beloved hardtail has been one of local singletrack rides, stargazing overnighters, and worldwide exploration. The trail offers a number of activity options. The route starts near Kanab, Utah and ends in … The guides then set up the outdoor kitchen, start appetizers and prepare dinner, while our guests set up their tents and clean their bicycles for the next day. Cleaning Up The canyon views on several nights of our camping were incredible. It's one of the most challenging hikes in America and most of the time there is no trail. Week #2 meets at the following hotel in Grand Junction, CO. Courtyard by Marriott Grand Junction Tour size is limited to about 13 clients. Spring/Autumn Tour Calendar and the Summer Tour Calendar The Hayduke Trail MTB route then descends into the solitude of Left Hand Colette canyon, where it is entirely possible not another person will be encountered. My brother in-law and I had a great time and really appreciate all the hard work (that went into) planning this trip with the food, water, snacks and the beer cooler. Mijn mountainbike: Esker Hayduke, Merida Big Trail 600 Bericht vr 15 mei 2020, 10:07 Ik zie al waarom ik die uitgezocht had. that logistically the shuttle vehicle does not have to drive all over town to retrieve guests the following morning. All guests are responsible for their own post-tour lodging in Moab, UT. Grand Junction, CO 81506 Didn't see much on this sub in terms of gear lists for desert routes so I thought I'd post mine. GJT). Bonus Ride - Wolverine Loop (23 miles/+2,060 feet), Day 5: Cedar Mesa to McMillan Camp (27 miles/+3,855 feet), Day 6: McMillan Campground to Cottonwood Campground (21 miles/+2,145 feet), Day 6: E.F.I Bonus Ride - Poison Springs Out & Back (48 miles/+2,990 feet). Hayduke Trail maps. In Boulder town cyclists may have the option of adding a night’s lodging at either the Boulder Mountain Lodge or Pole’s Place. The Spark 930 blends the featherweight lineage of its race focused cousin with the single track chops of a 120mm travel ripper - this bike is up for anything. The mountain biking is fun and challenging, but not overly technical. I’ve been meaning to let you know how great it was/is. It is the mothership that meets us in camp. A policy can be purchased individually through the sales link below He responds to concerns with care and action. 185 S 1470 E Lizard Head Cycling offers rental of late model camping gear. but PLEASE let us know your travel plans in advance. NOTE: Week -Two encompasses Days 7 thru 12 of the Hayduke Tour. Hiking the entire route requires at least three months, though like other long trails it can be broken into smaller segments. Expect to arrive in Grand Junction by 9:00 am. Now that I have expressed my reasons for tackling the endeavor of thru-hiking the Hayduke Trail, it is time now for a little history of the Hayduke. We made it to the South Rim. NOTE: Clients must have experience on a similar length road or dirt tour to ride the Hardcore Hayduke. Hayduke Trail Journal Late Postscript. – Tim and Pamela, We are back home and had a wonderful adventure riding the 2nd week of the Hayduke trail. Tim and I want to take this opportunity to tell you how much we enjoyed our trip on the Hayduke Trail. Green River, Utah on Day 0. On this route there is not a rest day, but there happily is a support vehicle! Every aspect exceeded my expectations, especially DeAnne and David. When possible the mother ship meets the riders for lunch to offer a resupply. NOTE: Click to view the itineraries below. NOTE: TOUR DISCOUNTS ARE NOT STACKABLE – only the highest valued discount is provided. With Alex Maier. Please note that rooms at this rate are If you would like to camp or stay in a cabin this night, make your reservation at the Canyonlands RV Resort and Thank you for putting together such an awesome route to experience the back country of Utah. ***Group discount of $150 for groups of 4 or more. We bring solar showers that allow cyclists to clean up while on the Hayduke. On Day 3 the route intersects Utah’s Highway 12 (aka hole-in-the-rock road). The Hayduke Trail MTB Tour is not an overly technical ride; it is a spectacular “gravel grinder” type tour on small, rugged and remote jeep roads. Please contact us to confirm shuttle times. *Bring 4 riders & receive a $100- per person/6-day tour discount. What this means is that riding is not an overly technical ride. Hayduke Trail: Utah Mountain Bike Tour: Highlights. Then, after crossing the mighty Colorado River just outside of Hite, a mostly submerged town site under Lake Powell, the next 163-miles serves up some of the most remote terrain the Wild West has to offer, starting with Wooden Shoe Road. Alternatively you can also fly into St. George, UT (SGU From either location The Hayduke Trail traverses one of the last … First of all, our three guides were fantastic. After the Sieraa Abajo descent we will continue north, skirting around Canyonlands National Park to the West. It's 800 miles long, snaking across canyon country in southern Utah and northern Arizona. One-Week @ $85 and Two-Weeks @ $150. On the post tour morning Lizard Head Cycling provides a complimentary shuttle from Hayduke started with a vision for the perfect hardtail. Boulder marks the start of the Burr Trail and 60+ miles of  incredibly scenic biking with thousands of feet of elevation gain and loss. Both the Courtyard by Marriott meeting hotel and the nearby Clarion Inn Horizon Drive offer free airport IMPORTANT: Please wait for Hayduke's steel frame uses a custom drawn externally tapered, seamless, quadruple butted, heat treated 4130 cromoly tubeset that is specific to each frame size—making for a better quality frame while reducing weight and cost for the rider. Expect to pedal for about 6 hours per day not including rest time. bike shop in each meeting town for professional assembly or directly to the meeting hotel for self-assembly. Hayduke Trail is the all-in-one app for the Hayduke Trail. The ground cots are two inches above the ground and allows campers to sleep on one’s side. Colorado Cols: Ultimate High Country Loop! NOTE: Bike rental can be limited so please reserve in advance. Any unopened date can be a Custom Week (9 riders required). This series documents a thru-hike on one of America's most challenging routes, the Hayduke Trail. official confirmation to confirm these details. Five of the Hardcore's stages are the dirt equivalent of 100-mile days on the road. Most guests will opt to fly into the Las Vegas, Nevada airport (LAS) and then catch one of the regular shuttles provided by St. George Shuttle Service to the town of St. George. Dinner is enjoyed around the campfire as the stars appear above in the pitch black sky. In the late afternoon we roll into camp and once again meet the support vehicle. hotel in Moab where guests should make their post tour reservations. This is Utah’s world renowned “back-of-beyond” landscapes, including the new Bear’s Ears National Monument, Capitol Reef National Park and the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Lizard Head Cycling recommends shipping with BikeFlights.com. Southern Utah has the darkest skies of the lower 48 American states. It exists. Printed Maps & App Stay found. Although the Hayduke tour is challenging in nature, it is not a death march! There were so many times that we had to stop riding just to take in the unbelievable views. Junction. Week 2 begins from the Henry Mountains and ends in Moab, Utah where we enjoy a celebratory brew or two at the Moab Brewery and then a night on the town with a farewell dinner. Juice, it is not simply a desert tour cool waters of Calf Creek Falls future... ” – Bikepackers Magazine – April 2015 creation, the mothership that us. Its creation, the mothership that meets us in camp Cycling ’ s otherworldly back-of-beyond terrain wilderness we realize we... 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