A.S.I.A. Paved
American Southwest Iron Arse
ASIA Paved Itinerary
6 days. All pavement through Zion National Park, Dixie NF, Bryce Canyon NP, Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, Capitol Reef NP, Arches NP, Canyonlands NP, MOAB!, Manti La-Sal NF, and the Grand Canyon NP. Yeah, 1000 miles of riding across 10 different public lands, 24 hours of saddle time and skills testing in Moab.
Total Cost : $5100
Day 1 - Arrive at your leisure in time for an orientation and welcome dinner to begin at 4:30 local time.
Day 2 - Saddle Time: 4 hours. Mileage: 169.
Meet for breakfast and planning at 7:00, geared up and warmed up by 8:15 and wheels rolling by 8:30. We head through Zion National Park stopping when possible at various overlooks for pictures or videos. After Zion we’ll visit Bryce Canyon. Though we’re not putting in lots of miles there are MANY things to see and much of this section has a lower speed limit due to the popularity of the National Park system. We’ll overnight in Escalante.
Day 3 - Saddle Time 5.5 hours. Mileage 256.
After breakfast we we ride past the Box Death Hollow Wilderness through Boulder and into Capitol Reef National Park. Then make our way to Green River and down toward Moab after stopping at Arches National Park.
Day 4- Saddle Time: 5.5 hours. Mileage: 237.
First thing we head for Grand View Point in Canyonlands National Park. Then we’ll take our only dirt detour through Castle Valley on our way to Bluff. The dirt is mostly hardpack and friendly even for riders that don’t usually stray far from pavement. This is, of course, optional though as there is much to explore around Moab and our overnight stay is only 2 hours and 100 miles south. Additionally, if the group would like to spend an extra day exploring Moab then this is the day to do it. Just let us know in your reservation and we’ll work it out.
Day 5 - Saddle Time 4.5 hours. Mileage 249.
This is our highest mileage day of the trip though riding time is considerably less leaving us with a few options today. Fortunately we have four days to make any additions and or adjustments. The planned ride takes us through Monument Valley and Marble Canyon on our way to Jacob Lake.
Day 6- Saddle Time: 4 hours. Mileage: ~200.
Today we will visit the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and possibly Cape Royal before heading back through Zion. After completing checkout we’ll part company…until next year.