Zion in a Day Tour with E-Bikes
Zion National Park, UT
5.0 (1 reviews)Trip Highlights
- All-around Zion Experience
- E-bike between Hikes
- Stunning Zion Views
- Cliffs, Creeks & Canyons
- Multiple Short Hikes
- Amazing natural and cultural history
- Tasty trail snacks & picnic lunch
Description
Journey into a cathedral of wild serenity. Unpack its history. Marvel in its beauty. And discover its secrets.
Your Day In Zion connects a series of short hikes with e-bike (electric bicycle) riding in between. The hikes and the riding showcase the diverse splendor of the canyon’s geological, biological, historical and cultural wonders. Expect to do 3 or 4 hikes interspersed with a delicious picnic lunch, tasty snacks and ample opportunities to learn and appreciate why this place has been so special to so many generations of park visitors, pioneers and indigenous Americans.
We will begin the day by picking up our e-bikes and helmets, and learning the basics of biking in Zion. Then, skipping the crowds and lines associated with the Zion Shuttle System, we will travel to The Temple of Sinawava, the furthest point into the canyon. Here we will lock up our bikes and hike along the majestic Virgin River, perhaps dip our toes into its famous “Narrows,” and get your first up-close introduction to Zion’s iconographic Navajo sandstone.
From the Narrows, we’ll venture down-canyon where we’ll traverse the inspiring Kayenta Trail, which connects Zion’s serene Emerald Pools and provides excellent opportunities to learn its lessons of geologic time and get a tactile sense for its diverse layers of rock. Cap-off our Kayenta hike with a stroll beneath the refreshing waterfalls spewing from the mouth of Behunin Canyon.
Finally, we’ll culminate our Day in Zion with an invigorating hike of the Watchman Trail, where our vantage point offers stunning views of the dramatic West Temple cliff face under the playful colors on the sinking sun. Descending the Watchman, your guide will make a few insider’s dinner recommendations so you’ll be sure to enjoy your evening-out in the canyon country town of Springdale.
(Important: Participants on this tour must be 14 years of age or older. Also we run hikes in almost all weather conditions and very rarely cancel. See our terms and conditions for information on cancellations and refunds.)
$215-$425 Per Person
Season: Year Round
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 1
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
These ratings reflect the maximum difficulty options, but the hiking routes are easily adjustable to accommodate your group’s ability and desires. There are sections with intermittent heights exposure, with drop-offs 2-3 feet from the trail.
Hiking Distances:
5-8 mi
Backpack Weight:
8-12 lbs
Terrain:
Moderately Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
1200-1700 ft
Heights Exposure:
Significant
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Hiking uphill or downhill with a 8-12 lb backpack for 4-6 hours
- Safely maintaining balance and direction while riding electric bicycles on paved and gravel trails
- Maintaining balance and footing on moderately rugged terrain
- Hiking with occasional, significant heights exposure
SOLITUDE LEVEL 1
- Level 1: around other hikers the entire time
- Level 2: around other hikers most of the time
- Level 3: around other hikers some of the time
- Level 4: see a couple other groups during the hike
- Level 5: most likely to have the trail to ourselves
Learn About Our Private Trips
View Private TripsRates
- 2 people: $425 per person
- 3 people: $375 per person
- 4-5 people: $325 per person
- 6-7 people: $275 per person
- 8-10 people: $215 per person
Private day hike tours are only open to your party.
TRIP DATES & BOOKING
Due to fluctuating availability of electric bicycles, and use limits, this tour is booked for private groups on request. Please email us or call us at 800-715-HIKE (4453) to get started!
Don't see your dates? Call us! We may be able to add new trip dates.
800-715-HIKE (4453)Trip Details
What's Included
- A professional, knowledgeable, medically trained, friendly wilderness guide.
- A commitment to make the tour as exciting, challenging, informative, and full as you’d like, and as is possible in a day
- An e-bike (one size, unisex) and helmet
- Trail snacks and a picnic lunch
- Use of a top of the line, technical day pack
- Use of trekking poles
- Use of crampons in the winter
What's Not Included (Required)
- Lightweight hiking shoes or hiking boots
- Waterproof rain jacket or poncho
- Warm wool or fleece top (Spring, Fall, Winter)
- Warm hat and gloves (Spring, Fall, Winter)
- Water bottles or bladder (3 liters total capacity)
- Sunhat
What's Not Included (Recommended)
- A cold or frozen bottle of water or Gatorade (Spring, Summer, Fall)
- Sunglasses
- Knee braces (if needed)
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Gratuity for your guide
Food: What to Expect
Day hike tours include energizing trail snacks and a delicious picnic lunch. Your guide will customize the food for your hike, but a typical lunch consists of gourmet sandwiches or wraps, fruit, veggies, chips, drinks and a dessert. On wintery or cold days you may be treated to soup or a hot, freshly cooked lunch (if you’d prefer a hot meal, please let us know!)
We regularly accommodate vegan, vegetarian, kosher and non-gluten diets and will make adjustments for food allergies. These and other special dietary requests may require an additional fee.
Trip Logistics
Where Do We Meet?
You will rendezvous with your guide outside the visitor center inside Zion National Park (see map). Your guide will contact you approximately 7 days before your hike to coordinate this rendezvous and answer any questions you have.
Start Times
- March 15 – May 16: 7am
- May 17 – Sept 26: 6am
- Sept 27 – Oct 25: 7am
- Oct 26 – March 18: 8am
Safety Considerations
Your safety is our top priority. Our hiking tours are led by professional hiking guides, all of whom are wilderness-certified first responders or EMT’s, each with years of guiding and wilderness experience. We’ve developed comprehensive risk management protocols that our guides adhere to in case of an emergency, and all tours carry an emergency communication device. If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) for more information.
Guides
Your tour will be led by a trained, experienced professional with a solid guiding background, years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. Check out our Meet Our Team page for staff bios.
Group Size and Age Restrictions
The maximum group size on this hiking tour is 10 guests. If you have more questions about group size, please give us a call at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) and we’ll answer all your questions.
Age restrictions are as follows:
- All participants must be 14 years of age or older
Weather in Southern Utah
Weather in Southern Utah
Southern Utah is a high desert where the weather can vary significantly based on elevation and season. To be fully prepared, please follow the recommended clothing list closely (this list comes as part of your trip packet when you register). The ideal time to be in the Canyon Country is Spring and Fall.
Read below for sample average high and low temperatures in Zion National Park:
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Month
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Low
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January
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54°
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30°
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February
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59°
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34°
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March
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66°
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39°
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April
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75°
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45°
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May
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86°
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54°
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June
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95°
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63°
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July
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100°
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70°
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August
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99°
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68°
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September
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91°
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61°
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October
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79°
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48°
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November
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64°
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37°
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December
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54°
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30°
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Chahee O
Spectacular
Great company, wonderful guide, and well worth the cost, especially if you are new to the area. Our guide Josh was spectacular.
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