Durango to Moab

A 6 Night / 7 Day ride from Durango through the Alpine Peaks of the San Juan’s to Moab’s Canyon Country and Desert Slickrock.

This route follows 215-miles of secondary dirt roads from Durango, CO across the high alpine tundra of the San Juan Mountains to the desert slickrock and canyon country of Moab, UT. This route is more remote, rugged and 25% more difficult than its sister, Telluride to Moab Route. It is designed for upper-intermediate riders in good physical condition. Alternate Single-Track Routes between various huts extend your trip and offer more challenges. San Juan Hut Systems does not allow vehicle support while using the huts.

Download this Google Earth file and take a virtual tour of the route

You will need the free Google Earth program available for download here. Download the tour file and open it in Google Earth. Select the file in the places window and Press play button at the bottom to take the tour.

Please note that this file is not intended to serve as, or replace a map for navigating the route. You will receive a full set of maps for navigating before your trip departure. This tour is intended only to give you a peak at the terrain you will be experiencing on your mountain biking adventure.

Please note that the elevation gains/losses displayed here do not reflect the cumulative ascent/descent between the huts. Cumulative ascent for 7 day ride is estimated at 26,000′

San Juan Hut Systems operates within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, Gunnison, and Manti-La Sal National Forests under Special Use Permit from the Forest Service USDA. Departure Dates: June 15 until October 1.

Departure Dates: June 15-October 1

Rider Ability

Though the riding is not technically difficult, cyclists must be in good physical condition. The routes are remote. Riders must have basic bike maintenance and repair skills, and carry all necessary tools for repairs. Riders are responsible for their own safety and must possess basic first aid and survival skills.

Hut Facilities

Huts hold eight people per night. There are six wooden huts equipped with padded bunks, sleeping bags, a propane cook stove, propane light, wood stove, and necessary utensils, cookwear, food and drinking water. Food supplies are replenished after every 18 to 24 riders pass through. Streams and lakes are found along the way for rinsing and swimming. Each hut is equipped with a composting toilet.

Near the end of day 3 in the town of Basin, is a very nice cafe operated by the Snyder family. Showers are available there as well. Near the end of day 5 you will encounter the historic 120 year old Bedrock Country Store, which offers ice cream and beer.

Five miles from Bedrock is the Paradox Valley Bed and Breakfast, where for an additional cost you will get a southwest-style suite with kitchen, shower, swimming pool, satellite TV, and a peaceful setting. No breakfast is included with this price. Limited shuttle services as well as some bike parts are available.

One of our new and improved composting toilets found at all our huts

(better known as “The Crapper” or “The Meditation Room”

Route Preparation

Adequate rain gear and warm clothing are necessary due to variable weather conditions. The average mountain elevation is 9,000 feet. Temperatures can range from extreme heat to below freezing during any summer month. Springs along the trail are available for water between huts, although filtering is recommended. A carrying capacity of three liters per rider per day is strongly advised.

See our Bikers Bible for a detailed listing of everything you will need.

Fees:

$850.00 per person for a 7 day 6 night ride

We accept payments using master Card and Visa (no personal please)

Make your reservation now. Bookings are taken on a first come first serve basis.

Package Includes:

• Hut Facilities
• Three meals per day
• Sleeping bag at each hut (riders bring their own sleeping bag liner)
• Trail descriptions and maps

After reserving a departure date, individual riders or group leaders will be provided a two part Route Packet. The first part of The Route Packet will be emailed to you shortly after securing your reserved departure date. The Packet contains information for the successful completion of your Bike Hut Trip. It includes the Daily Standard Route Description, Alternate Single-Track Route Options, Supplemental Map Information and other necessary documents. Once full payment is received, we mail you the SJHS Maps and Hut Key. Please refer to our reference guide, The Bikers Bible, for information on our Policies and Procedures, Planning Your Trip, what to expect On The Route, and what you will find at The Hut & Hut Etiquette. You will also find such information as recommended Shuttle Services, Bike Shops, Transportation Considerations, Airports, recommended Lodging and much more.