https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/utah-cliffs-loop/
Logistics : Leave Oakland on 5/10 7 AM to drive to Cedar city to get there by at least 7 PM. The route is 300 miles , I am planning to ride this in 8 days (with 1 rest day in Zion) with some side trips. Attached the rough plan. Drive back home on 5/19.
| | | | Daily mi | elev. |
| --- | --- | --- | --------- | ------ |
| Day 0 | 10-May | 12 hr drive | | |
| Day 1 | 11-May | St George - Pine valley CG | 41 mi | 3800 |
| Day 2 | 12-May | Red Ledge Rv | 42 mi | 2400 |
| Day 3 | 13-May | Mammoth River free camp | 44 mi | 5000 |
| Day 4 | 14-May | mammoth caves free camp | 42 mi | 1700 |
| Day 5 | 15-May | wild camp near virgin | 28 mi | 1600 |
| Day 6 | 16-May | south Zion CG | 33 mi | 2100 |
| Day 7 | 17-May | Zion day | 0 mi | |
| Day 8 | 18-May | Back at St George | 71 mi | 2600 |
| Day 9 | 19-May | Drive back home Sunday | | |
Important
it looks like there might be rain as per the historic data and nights are cold in higher elevation. This route goes close to 10k ft at times. There might be some bike pushing based on the terrain and climbing. Half of the route is unpaved, so this is not rideable with skinny tires. Have you ridden a week long trip before? Please make sure to have enough riding experience.
I am planning to drive my car, I might have 1 or 2 spots in my car.
Checkout the Experience here -
https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=3d2&doc_id=20994&v=9J
https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=3d2&doc_id=12436&v=Jk