DURANGO TO PARADOX

Our staff is available for in-depth trip planning and can offer individualized insight after getting to know you and your group.

Located on private property and within National Forests and BLM administered lands, our huts are used exclusively for our clients and are stocked with everything you’ll need for rest, hydration, cooking, and emergency bike repair.  Equipped with 8 padded bunks, sleeping bags, propane cook stove & lighting, wood stove at high elevation huts, composting toilet, repair tools, cookware.

We supply all the food, drinking water, and beverages. Coolers at every hut keep fresh food fresh and beverages ready for you. Cabinets are loaded with snacks and meal ingredients for you to create your all-important refueling feasts. See our Hut Cuisine.

Our detailed maps, turn-by-turn directions, and GPS tracks help you stay on route.  Alternative routes, including singletrack options, are all included to let you choose your own adventure while on the route.

You will need a mountain bike in good working order, a small backpack or bike bag, and personal clothing. The Bikers’ Bible is the best resource for clothing, bike repair & equipment, and tool/gear lists. A hardtail is a good option if you plan to only ride the standard route made up of dirt and jeep roads. If you want to ride the singletrack, most riders prefer ‘cross country’ or ‘trail’ full suspension bike.

We recommend you bring your own bike. If you choose to rent a bike, we list some bike rental shops on our Travel Resources page that are familiar with our routes. If you decide to rent a bike, consider whether you’ll need to ship or shuttle the bike back to the rental shop. Moab has limited shipping options on the weekend. Some bike shops are willing to ship your bike for you if it is packaged, labeled, and billing arrangements have been made.

Our cozy huts are equipped with bunk beds and pads, sleeping bags, propane-powered lights and cook stoves, cookware, food and water. There is no plumbing or bathing facilities, though streams and ponds are found along the route for washing.  Composting toilets are located adjacent to each hut.  The food supply is regularly replenished so you’ll never need to worry about running out of food.  Drinking water is stored in 5-gallon containers.

There is no guaranteed cellular service along the routes and service varies by device and service provider. Gateway Hut on the Telluride to Moab Route is located near the Gateway Canyon Resort and telephone service is available there. On the Durango to Moab Route at the Paradox Hut, located near the Paradox Bed & Breakfast, you may find telephone service at the Paradox Mercantile or the Paradox B&B.  The huts do not have electricity so no charging of cell phones, laptops, or GPS units. Two-way satellite devices from companies like Spot and Delorme are a good emergency communication option.

No vehicular assistance is provided or allowed along either of our routes due to the nature of our USFS/BLM/Private Ranch Special Use Permits.  San Juan Hut Systems is not responsible for difficulties due to weather or natural conditions, equipment failures or medical emergencies and any associated rescues. This being said, San Juan Hut Systems will do our best to help with any emergency situation and non-emergency situations.