Red Rock Canyons
Western Colorado & Eastern Utah
Ride through a surreal landscape of towering red rock formations, winding canyon roads, and wide-open desert skies on this unforgettable spring or fall cycling adventure. The Redrock Canyons Tour blends rewarding rides with the natural beauty of Utah and Colorado’s most iconic scenery—think Monument Valley, Bryce, and Zion. With expert support, unique lodge-to-lodge accommodations, and jaw-dropping vistas around every bend, this flagship tour is a must for cyclists craving awe-inspiring terrain and immersive southwestern charm.
Tour Dates
Tours Run:
- May
- September
- October
Tour Details
- Duration: 6-days or4-days
- Ride Type: Road
- Level: Intermediate / Advanced
- Average Daily Mileage: 60 – 70
This supported road cycling journey follows a lesser-traveled route through the dramatic red rock country of western Colorado and eastern Utah—an iconic region known for its striking geology, rich prehistoric cultural sites, and some of the most pristine wilderness in the American West.
If you’re going to ride just one tour in the region, make it this one.
Redrock Canyons offers an unforgettable experience for a wide range of cyclists—from confident intermediates to advanced riders eager to tackle each day’s full mileage.
While the tour may look ambitious on paper, daily distances are simply shaped by the spacing between remote desert lodges. With expert support and flexible ride options, each day is thoughtfully crafted to ensure that intermediate riders are just as thrilled and comfortable as those chasing every mile. Paired with stunning landscapes and exceptional lodging, it’s no wonder Redrock Canyons remains one of our most sought-after adventures.
Tour Itinerary
Meeting & Ending Town: Grand Junction, Colorado
DAY 1 – Grand Junction to Gateway Canyons Resort
DAY 2 – Unaweep Canyon Out & Back, or Bull Canyon Out & Back
DAY 3 – Gateway to Mt. Peale Inn (Queen Stage)
DAY 4 – Mt. Peale Inn to Monticello, Utah
DAY 5 – Bluff, Utah to Monument Valley, Arizona
DAY 6 – Monument Valley to (Lake Powell)
Optional Low-Level Scenic Flight ($297)
Transfer back to Grand Junction with dinner at a cowboy bar in Green River, Utah.
Highlights
- Best bike tour in the US for scenery & lodging
- Ride through the Colorado National Monument
- Stunning geology of Unaweep Canyon
- Monument Valley’s famous terrain & steeply sloped buttes
- Sunning Lake Powell
- Gateway Canyons Resort – 2 pool complexes, world-class auto museum, the Discovery HD Theatre, adventure center & hiking trails
- Ride off-road from Gateway to Bull Canyon Dinosaur Tracks & back
Inclusions
- 6-nights of exceptional lodging, including 2-nights at the spectacular Gateway Canyons Resort on the Dolores River, and 1-night in the luxury cabins at the eclectic CampV.
- All meals
- 5-days of guide service
- Mechanical support
- Support vehicle
- Entrance fees
- Energy food, snacks, and non-alcoholic refreshments
- Scenic flight on Day-6 – add $297 for this optional activity
(RE: Red Rock Canyons & Tour of the Gila) I would rate both tours 11/10 & would say there are more similarities than differences. The similarities are that you have a winning formula in terms of tour length, ride length, amount of climbing, food, accommodation, & slickness of organization such that it runs smoothly all the time. Having said that, variety is built in & is what makes it so enjoyable. Your “model” is very adept at catering to big groups, small groups, different hopes & expectations, & flexibility in response to client requests. The guides operate exactly the same in reflecting your company values (a high level of internal consistency). The differences were that (Redrock Canyons) was high on “wow factor” scenery & that (Tour of the Gila) was good for long, arduous but non-punishing climbs.
– Craig B.
