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
May 30, 2023
The Greatest Bicycle Adventure in the American West.
Welcome to Utah’s Color Country, one of the greatest places in the world to ride your bike. 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.
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.
Keep exploring all the Dixie National Forest has to offer; like a big climb up to the scenic Powell Point where John Wesley Powell surveyed Southern Utah. In the days ahead you’ll enjoy remote hut accommodations, secret singletrack and fast descents to more beautiful places. You won’t want to miss this!
Bikepacking at its Finest
Complete with showers, solar power for charging electronic devices, fully-stocked kitchens with a refrigerator and freezer, lighting, hammocks, large decks, bathroom facilities, bicycle repair tools and stands, playing cards, fire pit, cozy sleeping arrangements, and more, the Aquarius Trail Hut System provides a luxury bikepacking experience like no other.
Rest & Recovery
Bathrooms and showers 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
Delicious Meals, Backcountry Style
The Aquarius Trail Hut System is designed off grid with solar PV electricity, which provides enough to power a full-size refrigerator and freezer equipped with everything you need to dine like a king or queen, including beer for a small fee.
Provisions & Cuisine
Tuned Up and Ready to Ride
The Aquarius Trail Hut System Each unit and the kitchen have electronic charging outlets to charge phones and small electronics. The storage area has a generator (to charge ebikes), bike stands, and tools for basic maintenance on your bike. Bring your electric mountain bike (e-bike). Charging stations available at each hut.
Pricing & Availability
In the News
Aquarius Hut Trip | The Radavist
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.
