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.
- Grandview Capes (South Rim)
- House Rock Capes (North Rim)
- 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