Grand Canyon & Zion Bike Tour
October 5th - October 16th, 2026
Cedar City, Utah to Phoenix, Arizona
575 Miles
30,300 feet of elevation change
11 Days
9 riding days, 2 explore rest days.
About the Grand Canyon & Zion Bike Tour
From Zion to Grand Canyon Views
Take on an unforgettable ride through the American Southwest with the Grand Canyon & Zion Bike Tour. Starting in Cedar City, Utah, and ending in Phoenix, Arizona, this 575-mile route takes riders across some of the country’s most iconic landscapes, including Zion National Park, the Kaibab Plateau, the Vermilion Cliffs, and the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon.
Riders will experience both the renowned South Rim and the option to visit the remote North Rim, with opportunities to explore ancient canyons, expansive deserts, and historic trading posts. This tour, timed for the cooler early fall season, offers ideal conditions for riding and sightseeing as you pedal through diverse terrains, from pine-clad plateaus to open desert vistas.
Ready. Set. Ride for MS.
Are you ready to cycle the Grand Canyon? Here’s a couple of pointers of what to expect.
Fundraising
With an achievable $2,000 fundraising minimum, equivalent to $3.50 per mile, we are here to help you reach and surpass your goal!
Accommodation
A mix of camping in state parks, staying at churches, fire stations, community centres and the occasional hotel awaits.
Support
We provide you the platform to help you reach your goal of riding the Grand Canyon. This is a supported bike tour where roughing it is embraced.
Preparation
We’ll plan the trip so you can focus on training, preparing your gear and planning your journey to and from the event.
Gearing up to pedal across Utah Arizona in:
We are pedalling north for Bar Harbor!
Explore our Grand Canyon & Zion Bike Route
Where will the Grand Canyon Connector take you?
Got Questions About The Grand Canyon & Zion Bike Tour?
We can answer questions about distance, training, fundraising, or what to expect on this ride.
Grand Canyon & Zion Overnights
Have a look at the scheduled overnights and daily mileage as you cycle through Utah and Arizona. Naturally, these are subject to change, but it’s a good starting point!
Date
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October 5
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October 6
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October 7
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October 8
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October 9
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October 10
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October 11
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October 12
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October 13
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October 14
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October 15
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October 16
Destination
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Cedar City, UT
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Springdale / Zion NP
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Rest Day - Springdale / Zion NP
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Kanab
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Marble Canyon, AZ
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Cameron
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Tusayan / Grand Canyon
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Rest Day - Tusayan / Grand Canyon
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Williams
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Prescott
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Wickenburg
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Phoenix
Mileage
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58
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37
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78
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73
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62
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53
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70
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59
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81