Anasazi Cliffs Lodging
Mountain biker rolling the slickrock mesa top of Gooseberry under a dramatic stormy sky, the valley spread out far below

Build My Day

The Mountain Biker's Pilgrimage

Wake up at the foot of Gooseberry. Sleep in a hot tub.

On Two WheelsSlow Days

A full day at the foot of one of North America's great mountain biking zones. Wake up on the property, ride slickrock until the South Rim turns vermilion, recover in the hot tub, and end with dinner in Springdale's most upscale room.

The day

  1. 6:00 AM
    Coffee on the deck; dawn over Zion
  2. 7:30 AM
    Drive 25 min to Gooseberry Mesa trailhead
  3. 8:00 AM
  4. 1:00 PM
  5. 3:00 PM
    Bike service / shower at the cabin
  6. 5:00 PM
    Hot tub and sunset on the property
  7. 7:00 PM

Stops on this day

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A rider rests on the South Rim slickrock of Gooseberry Mesa with the Zion peaks silhouetted in the distance

Hard · 3–5 hours

Gooseberry Mesa — The Big Loop

The full circumnavigation. 12–14 miles of slickrock domes, drop-ins, and the famous Hidden Canyon overlook.

A wood-fired pizza emerging from a brick oven with flames glowing in the background

Easy · 1–2 hours

River Rock Roasting (La Verkin)

Local roastery with a 1,000-ft patio over the Virgin River gorge. Espresso plus sunset.

Plated dish at upscale restaurant

Easy · Dinner

King's Landing Bistro (Springdale)

The most consistently upscale plate in Springdale. Duck confit, pork porterhouse, pan-seared scallops.

Make this day your own

Use this as a starting point and adjust the pace to what fits your stay.