Bike Prescott Returns to St. George!

All routes are listed. We will decide on dinner options once there. There will be a pizza night - probably Wednesday at the Sport Village pavillion - where we are staying.
My number is 419-651-3807 if you have any questions.

Bike Prescott's cycling vacation in St. George, Utah in October of 2023 was such a success that we're planning a return trip for 2026. We'll offer five days of riding beginning Monday, May 4. Join us for 3, 4 or 5 days of scenic rides.

This BIKE PRESCOTT MEMBERS ONLY (and guests) trip offers exceptionally scenic rides in places like Snow Canyon and Zion National Park.
If you're interested in joining us, you'll need to make your own lodging arrangements. In the past, many of us stayed at Sports Village in condos. I suggest booking directly thru Airbnb or VRBO instead of booking thru their website.
Meetups for meals TBD. If enough folks stay at Sports Village, we could use their pavilion for a pizza night. Folks not staying there would also be able to participate.

All rides start from the Chuckwalla Trailhead parking area at 9:00 a.m. except where otherwise noted.

I'll be posting updates here.

Tentative Itinerary
Sunday, May 3rd:
Travel day with a possible meetup for dinner.

Monday, May 4th:
Long Ride: Veyo Loop 44mi/2600’. A classic local loop ride with most of the climbing on the way up to the town of Veyo, north of St. George. Lots of descending on the way back!

Short Rides: Gunlock 40mi/2100’ or Shivwits 19mi/900’. Two out-and-back options that ride part of the Veyo Loop but return to town before getting to Veyo. There is a state park in Gunlock and a convenience store in Shivwits.

Tuesday, May 5th
Long Ride: Kolub Terrace Road 50mi/5400’. STARTS FROM THE CORNER OF MILL AND JEPSON (130 S) IN THE TOWN OF VIRGIN. An out-and-back climb comparable to Mt. Lemmon. The route passes through parts of Zion National Park.

Short Ride: Virgin River Trail 24mi/800’. STARTS FROM BLOOMINGTON PARK. A paved, relatively flat, bike and pedestrian path that parallels the Virgin River.

Wednesday, May 6th:
Zion National Park: 21mi/1200’. STARTS FROM THE TOWN OF SPRINGDALE, just outside of the Park entrance. Park on the right (Paid Parking) across from the Hotel Novo. We’ll ride to the Park entrance together and enter through the pedestrian/bike gate.
The bicycle entrance to Zion National Park is next to the Zion Outfitter and the Zion Brew Pub. Here, you will cross a small bridge to the Pedestrian Entrance fee station. This path connects to the Pa'rus Trail. Please walk your bike through the Visitor Center Plaza.
Bring your National Parks pass. Once inside the park we bike through Virgin River Canyon on a road with very limited car access.
Read the General Rules for bicycling in Zion. Remember - single file and a complete stop to the side of the road for any shuttle buses.

Thursday, May 7th:
Long Ride: Snow Canyon and a spin through Kayenta 36mi/2900', with a return to Snow Canyon and a descent on Whiplash. Snow Canyon is an exceptionally beautiful climb just outside of town. This route includes additional scenic miles in Ivins and along the Red Hills Parkway bike path and will include a 2nd climb up snow canyon with a return on Whiplash.

Short Ride: Snow Canyon 19mi/900’. Snow Canyon is an exceptionally beautiful climb just outside of town.

Friday, May 8th (optional day)
Veyo to Pine Valley 30mi/2400' with a stop at Veyo Pies afterwards.
TBD May include an alternate bike ride or an optional hike in Snow Canyon