The scenic cycling routes in Utah are so numerous they are hard to count. There are a number of bicycle tour companies that offer popular tours to Utah's national park. It is possible for individuals to make up their own tours, too. Remember, Utah is a desert so ride in the spring or fall and carry lots of water. There are numerous campgrounds and motel options. Plan ahead in the popular months. Schedule layover days to visit the parks. As of 2000, there is no car traffic north of the junction. The road north is now great for cyclists. Traffic is always light to moderate in Bryce. The roadways throught the area mostly have shoulders and moderate traffic.
North Rim of the Grand Canyon - Zion National Park - Bryce National Park - Cedar Breaks National Monument - Cedar City
Utah National Parks Tour
Route Mileage Elevation
Gain/LossNorth Rim of the Grand Canyon (8000') through Jacob Lake, Fredonia to Kanab (4600') 82
+2290
-4000Kanab through Mt Carmel Junction, through Zion NP, to Springdale.
Note: No bicycles are allowed in the tunnel. Hitch a ride or arrange a shuttle.45
+2180
Springdale through Red Canyon to Ruby's Inn, just outside Bryce Canyon NP. Ruby's Inn to Sunset Point, elevation gain of 330', Inspiration Point 600' gain. 45
+5000
Ruby's Inn to Panguitch - A short day that gives the opportunity of riding into Bryce N.P. and viewing the sunrise. 22
480
-1000Panguitch through Cedar Breaks National Monument to Cedar City passes several awsome overlooks into Cedar Breaks National Monument. 60
3000
Totals 256
Note that the little spikes are spurious.
North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park to Kanab
Kanab Through Zion National Park to Springdale
Springdale to Ruby's Inn
Ruby's Inn to Panguitch
Panguitch to Cedar City
