From Telluride through the Alpine Peaks of the San Juan's to Moab's Canyon Country and Desert Slickrock

This route follows 215-miles of secondary dirt roads from Durango, CO across the high alpine tundra of the San Juan Mountains to the desert slickrock and canyon country of Moab UT. This route is designed for intermediate riders in good physical condition. Alternate single track routes between various huts extend your trip and offer more challenges. San Juan Hut Systems does not allow vehicle support while using the huts.

Route (Telluride to Moab)		Miles	Ascent	Descent
Day 1	Telluride to Last Dollar	14.9	2,800'	550'	8,750' to 11,000'
Day 2	Last Dollar to Spring Creek	26.3	1,600'	3,500'	11,000 to 9,100'
Day 3	Spring Creek to Columbine	34.3	1,800'	1,800'	9,100' to 9,100'
Day 4	Columbine to Graham Ranch	37.2	1,600'	2,200'	9,100' to 8,500'
Day 5	Graham Ranch to Gateway	32.5	2,100'	5,900'	8,500' to 4,700'
Day 6	Gateway to La Sal Hut	22.5	4,000'	900'	4,700' to 8,200'
Day 7	La Sal Hut to Moab	38.4	2,000'	6,200'	8,200' to 4,000'
Total		215	16,300'	21,050'

San Juan Hut Systems operates within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, Gunnison, and Manti-La Sal National Forests under special use permit from the Forest Service USDA. Departure Dates: June 1 through October 1.

Departure Dates: June 1 through October 1

Rider Ability

Though the riding is not technically difficult, cyclists must be in good physical condition. The routes are remote. Riders must have basic bike maintenance and repair skills, and carry all necessary tools for repairs. Riders are responsible for their own safety and must possess basic first aid and survival skills.

Guide Services

For those rider interested in Guide Services please contact Peak to Peak Bicycles http://www.peaktopeakbicycles.com/guiding.aspx

Hut Facilities

Huts hold eight people per night. There are six wooden huts equipped with padded bunks, propane cook stove, propane light, wood stove, and necessary kitchen facilities. Streams and lakes are found along the way for rinsing and swimming.

After day four, riders will be greeted with a much needed hot shower at the midway point, Graham Ranch Hut. Huts are fully stocked with food, drinking water and sleeping bags. Food supplies are replenished after every 18 to 24 riders pass through.

Route Preparation

Adequate rain gear and warm clothing are necessary due to variable weather conditions. The average mountain elevation is 9,000 feet. Temperatures can range from extreme heat to below freezing during any summer month. Springs along the trail are available for water between huts, although filtering is recommended. A carrying capacity of three liters per rider per day is strongly advised.

One of the new and improved composting toilets found at all our huts
(better known as "The Crapper" or “The Meditation Room”)

FEES (Telluride to Moab):

$750.00 per person (maximum group size is 8 riders)

6 nights and 7 days

Package Includes:

• Hut Facilities
• Three meals per day
• Sleeping bag at each hut (riders bring their own sleeping bag liner)
• Trail descriptions and maps

After placing a reservation, riders will receive a comprehensive information book (The Bikers Bible), map set, route description, and a key to the huts. Departure times should be determined by to the group's abilities and desired arrival time to for each hut.