Day 1 Brian HeadMeet in St. George Take in Utah’s dramatic scenery en route to Brian Head Stop along the way to enjoy a Backroads-style picnic. Days 2-3 Bryce CanyonRide through Cedar Breaks National Monument, a rocky red-orange amphitheater Enjoy the long descent into meadows encircled by aspen and pine Spin across the high desert to Bryce Canyon Hike past colorful whimsically shaped hoodoos, spires and monoliths on aptly named trails such as Sunrise, Queen’s Garden and Inspiration. Day 4 KanabRide through Red Canyon and past white Navajo sandstone cliffs Weathered farms and sleepy towns scattered across the valley floor add to the high-desert scenery Bike to a desert overlook with views of the Kaibab Plateau. Days 5-6 Grand CanyonCross the wide-open desert and ascend the Grand Staircase Pedal to the Grand Canyon’s spectacular North Rim Spend the Day hiking, or take in a view from the front-row seat of the main lodge’s porch. Days 7-9 ZionAt dawn, pass through plateau meadows and forests to Jacob Lake Enjoy a downhill spin to the desert floor, then on to the red-and-pink cliff walls of Zion National Park A hike to Angel’s Landing brings you nearly 2,000 feet above the valley for a 360-degree panorama of soaring sandstone Cap off the trip with an exhilarating river hike through the Narrows.
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