Bike Packing - Wolverine Loop, Grand Staircase Escalante NM 3/13-14/26

Photo Credit - Exploring Wild

Prerequisite - MUST have Mt Biked 20+ miles of hard up and down trail in the last 2 years and have backpacking experience. MUST know how to do basic bike repairs (change a flat, address possible drive chain issues).

Sample Itinerary:

Friday

Carpooling -

Trailhead - 11am

Ride - 12 pm

Camp - evening

Saturday

Ride - 7am

Back to Trailhead - TBD

Directions:Trailhead, Burr Trail, Boulder

Activity: 

Mt Bike/E-Bike Bike Packing Wolverine Loop - 40 mile loop with 30 miles dirt road and 10 miles paved road connecting it to the Burr Trail Rd. The trail goes through multiple canyons where you can't take a vehicle. All Trails Trip Report

Bathrooms - no

Cell Phone Reception - no

Dogs - not recommended due to length

Gear: Mt Bike with Front Suspension (hard tail) or Full Suspension or E-Bike Mt Bike, helmet, 2 thin T-shirts, thin long-sleeve shirt, padded shorts or pants, long synthetic pants, fleece, rain jacket, biking shoes, elbow and knee pads (optional but encouraged), bike repair kit and hand pump, 2-3 L water, 8-10 snacks, 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, small backpack, sunscreen, sunglasses, biking gloves, bike paniers (packs), water purifier, tent, sleeping bag, pad, stove with fuel (if cooking), flashlight/headlamp, bike light, spare tube and other gear for simple bike repairs.

Rentals:

- Mt Bike (BYU Outdoors Unlimited: Front Suspension $35, Full Suspension $60,  Full Suspension E-Bike $70; UVU Outdoor Adventure Center: Front Suspension $35, Full Suspension $55)

 - Helmet ($4 BYU Outdoors Unlimited; $5 UVU Outdoor Adventure Center)