These are shorter Capes of the Canyon bikepacking routes for riders who either (a) don't have enough time for the full routes, (b) are looking for a shorter route, or (c) don't have the optimal weather windows. These would be great for either long-weekend or week-long trips.
- Grandview Capes (South Rim)
- Sublime-Saddle Capes (North Rim)
- Kaibab Plateau Capes (North Rim)
- Marble-Kanab Capes (North Rim)
1. Grandview Capes (South Rim)
Location |
Length |
Elevation Gain |
Days to Ride |
Physical Difficulty* |
Technical Difficulty* |
Number of Capes |
Grand Canyon - South Rim, Arizona, USA |
124.1 Miles |
6,105 ft. |
2-3 Days |
3/10 |
5/10 |
18 |
*Based on Bikepacking Roots Route Rating Scale
2. Sublime-Saddle Capes (North Rim)
Location |
Length |
Elevation Gain |
Days to Ride |
Physical Difficulty* |
Technical Difficulty* |
Number of Capes |
Grand Canyon - North Rim, Arizona, USA |
188.4 Miles |
15,363 ft. |
3 - 4 Days |
5/10 |
5/10 |
6 |
*Based on Bikepacking Roots Route Rating Scale
3. Kaibab Plateau Capes (North Rim)
Location |
Length |
Elevation Gain |
Days to Ride |
Physical Difficulty* |
Technical Difficulty* |
Number of Capes |
Grand Canyon - North Rim, Arizona, USA |
371.6 Miles |
28,985 ft. |
6 - 10 Days |
6/10 |
5.5/10 |
21 |
*Based on Bikepacking Roots Route Rating Scale
4. Marble-Kanab Capes (North Rim)
Location |
Length |
Elevation Gain |
Days to Ride |
Physical Difficulty* |
Technical Difficulty* |
Number of Capes |
Grand Canyon - North Rim, Arizona, USA |
307.3 Miles |
15,792 ft. |
4 - 6 |
5/10 |
5/10 |
7 |
*Based on Bikepacking Roots Route Rating Scale