Passage 6 - Jumpup and the Jumpup Overnighter

Passage 6: Jumpup and the Jumpup Overnighter are remote and spectacular; this may be the most distant portion of the entire North Rim Capes. Riders start by passing (or even lodging the night before/after the route) by Big Springs with its famous cabin site and reliable gushing spring of water. Cyclists then ride out to the Jumup Divide past grasslands and down gullys. From here, it’s an out-and-back ride to Jumpup Point as it juts straight into the heart of the Kanab Creek Wilderness. Camp on the rim edge for the night! Then, return the way you came and head downhill for a turnoff to stay at Jumpup Cabin (reservations required). Or continue on and climb back into the pines before a big downhill to the end. There are many reliable water sources on this route. Ride prepared and be self-sufficient as there is a lot of rocky doubletrack out to the cape and you are unlikely to run into other travelers.

This route is best ridden in early Summer (May - June) and Fall (September - October). No permits are necessary. There is fantastic dispersed camping all along the route including at Cape 4 Jumpup Point. Advanced reservations are required for overnight stays at both Big Springs and Jumpup Cabin Sites. Cabins are only open May 15 - October 15 (which are good bookends for suggested start-of and end-of season riding on this route).