Biking the Aquarius Trail in Utah
By Stephanie Pearson | Published in Outside May 30, 2023 It took 20 years of planning to open the new 190-mile Aquarius Trail bikepacking hut
Ride the Aquarius Trail and enjoy the marvels and scenery from the peak of Brian Head, through Panguitch, Hatch and Bryce, down to the beautiful town of Escalante.
Experience the Aquarius Trail with a professionally guided outfitter, Escape Adventures. All meals are prepared for you and your gear is hauled from hut to hut by trip leaders.
Experience the Aquarius Trail as a bikepacking adventure with you and your friends. You will be preparing your own meals and carrying your gear from hut to hut.
From the seat of your bike you will experience Brian Head Peak, at a towering 11,306 ft., down Proctor Canyon into quaint little town of Hatch. Meander past the Tropic Reservoir and ride on into Red Canyon, home of the infamous Thunder Mountain Trail and the Red Canyon Bike Path.
Complete with body rinse stations, solar power for charging electronic devices, fully-stocked kitchens with a refrigerator and freezer, lighting, hammocks, large decks, Forest Service-approved pit toilet bathrooms, bicycle repair tools and stands, playing cards, fire pit, cozy sleeping arrangements, and more, the Aquarius Trail Hut System provides a unique bikepacking experience like no other.
Forest Service-approved pit toilet bathrooms and body rinse stations are available at each hut. On the surrounding deck you will find sections of turf to spread out on, lazy chairs, and space to hang the two supplied hammocks. Additionally, there is a propane fire pit to roast marshmallows or just hang out and tell stories of the day’s adventure.
About the Huts
When the Aquarius Hut Trail Network was announced last year, our exploratory interests were piqued. Home to the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, southern Utah has become one of our favorite destinations.
By Stephanie Pearson | Published in Outside May 30, 2023 It took 20 years of planning to open the new 190-mile Aquarius Trail bikepacking hut
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