Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah

Looking for the best mountain biking in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top Mountain Biking Spots in and near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

  • Garfield County, Utah

    Camp at Dave's Hollow Campground

    4.2 mi / 800 ft gain
    We all know the crowds well at our favorite National Parks, and Bryce Canyon is no exception. When you're looking to get a little further away from the noise, lights, and experience of a National Park campground, you often don't have to go very far off the main road. This adventure is for those w...
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  • Boulder, Utah

    Drive the Burr Trail Scenic Backway

    5.0
    66.2 mi / 4124 ft gain
    The Burr Trail is a 66 miles mostly-paved road connecting Boulder, Utah / Highway 12 with the Notom-Bullfrog road that passes through some of the most scenic (and largely untouched) painted-rock backcountry in three of our national parks/monuments including Grand Staircase-Escalante, Capitol Reef...
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  • Hatch, Utah

    Keyhole Arch

    1.88 mi / 630 ft gain
    Keyhole Arch is a hidden gem tucked away in the dramatic sandstone landscape of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah. Named for its unique keyhole-shaped opening in a sandstone fin, this photogenic natural arch offers a short but rewarding off-the-beaten-path adventure wit...
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  • Hatch, Utah

    Bike Thunder Mountain Trail

    4.0
    8 mi / 1123 ft gain
    Thunder Mountain Trail is one that should be on every mountain bikers bucket list. It's located just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park and passes through hoodoos, classic Bryce Canyon topography and epic views to the west.  For the first 2.5 miles, the trail meanders back and forth with littl...
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  • Page, Arizona

    Hike the Page Mesa Trail

    3.0
    13.2 mi / 800 ft gain
    The best way to loop is counter-clockwise, to avoid unnecessary uphill distance. The trail features wonderful wildflowers in the spring, and is open year round. The Page Mesa Trail typically takes between 1 and 3 hours to hike. The trail is also a fabulous location for mountain biking and is dog ...
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  • Page, Arizona

    Big Lake Sand Cave

    0.81 mi / 135.83 ft gain
    This short but fun trail starts right from Roam America and takes you straight into the desert toward one of the most unique spots in Page, Arizona -- the Big Lake Sand Cave! The hike is easy to follow but don’t underestimate it, parts of the trail are soft desert sand, which can make the walk a ...
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