These are shorter Capes of the Canyon 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.  
  1. Grandview Capes (South Rim)
  2. ​House Rock Capes (North Rim)
  3. Kaibab Plateau Capes (North Rim)​

1. Grandview Capes (South Rim)

The Grandview Capes is a weekend+ ride of the South Rim Capes best in early summer and autumn (April - Early June; September - October).  Further route details can be found on the "Route Description" page on the Ride with GPS map below.  
​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. House Rock Capes (North Rim)

The House Rock Capes is a weekend+ trip for those looking to do the high-desert portions of the North Rim Capes during the shoulder season months (Late September - Early November; Mid-March - Early May).​  Further route details can be found on the "Route Description" page on the Ride with GPS map below.
Location
Length
​Elevation Gain
​Days to Ride
​Physical Difficulty*
Technical Difficulty*
Number of Capes
​​Marble Canyon - North Rim, Arizona, USA
160.2 Miles
7,847 ft.
3 - 4 Days
4/10
5/10
3
*Based on Bikepacking Roots Route Rating Scale

3. Kaibab Plateau Capes (North Rim)

The Kaibab Plateau Capes is a great week+ summer route for bikepacking the high-elevation subalpine and montane portions of the North Rim Capes (Mid-May - Early-October).  Further route details can be found on the "Route Description" page on the Ride with GPS map below.
Location
Length
​Elevation Gain
​Days to Ride
​Physical Difficulty*
Technical Difficulty*
Number of Capes
​​Grand Canyon - North Rim, Arizona, USA
328.3 Miles
25,767 ft.
6 - 10 Days
6/10
5.5/10
21
*Based on Bikepacking Roots Route Rating Scale