Guided E-Bike & Hike Tour of Grand Canyon
Ride the South Rim and hike below the rim with a trailside picnic
Duration
8 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 10 people
Includes
E-bike rental, guided hike, lunch
Highlights
Ride the South Rim by e-bike before joining your guide for a challenging hike below the rim. Learn about Grand Canyon geology along the way and pause for an Arizona-centric picnic lunch.
- Ride a moderate 5-mile e-bike route along the rim
- Hike with your guide to Cedar Ridge below the rim
- Pause for an Arizona-centric picnic lunch on the trail
- Discover canyon geology through guide-led interpretation
Itinerary
8:00 am | Departure Depart with your group from your Flagstaff accommodations (or 8:30-45 am for pickups in Williams). Enter park at the S. Rim entrance
9:30-45am | Grand Canyon Visitors Center| Bike rental service | We arrive at the Canyon and after a bathroom break we head over to the bike rental shop to sign paperwork and get fit to the bikes. Your Trekwest guide will depart and head over the trailhead, before departing they will load up the daypacks with snacks/ water & lunches to take with us as we go to explore this wonder of the world!
11:00 am Begin hike to Cedar Ridge – 3 miles (4.8 km) round trip| As we descend into the Canyon the geology comes to life. The trail offers multiple options to “rock talk” as we walk! TrekWest guides are great to provide the Grand Canyon geology information is a way that is easy to understand while being accurate and fun! (yes geology can be fun)
12:00-1:30 pm | Picnic lunch trailside| Enjoy your delicious lunch, you’ve earned it. Nothing tastes better than a lunch with a great view. We offer time to explore our surroundings and take some photos. Cedar Ridge is outfitted with a pit toilet, in case you need the piece of mind.
1:30 pm | Begin Return Hike to South Kaibab Trailhead | As we return to the Visitor center, we stop as much as needed to catch our breath. Going down the trail can be “easy”, but we have got to hike back out. The elevation drop to Cedar Ridge is 1,200ft (366 meters) so plan for drinking plenty of water and taking it one step at time. Your guide will bring extra water & snacks to ensure a safe hiking experience.
3:30 pm | Complete the hike | As we top out, we’ll load the shuttle bus to head back to the vehicle. The visitor center is the location of Canyon Adventures bike shop & cafe. We can grab some refreshments and bathroom stop before departing back to area lodges in Flagstaff, Williams or Tusayan.
5:30 pm | Day Hike Tour Complete at Flagstaff As we drive back to Flagstaff or Williams, Your guide will share local favorites and recommendations for the best dinner spots in town to cap off your evening.
What's Included
- E-bike rental
- Helmet
- Guided hike
- Arizona-centric picnic lunch
- Snacks and water
- Transportation from Flagstaff or Williams
Important details
- E-bike riders must be at least 5'2" tall
- Requires riding 5 miles on paved roads with moderate hills and hiking 3/4 mile downhill and uphill
- Includes exposed high cliffs during the hike and is not recommended for anyone with a serious fear of heights
- Not recommended during pregnancy or for anyone with kidney or heart problems
- Helmets are required at all times while riding
- Tours operate rain or shine; severe or unsafe weather may require an adjusted itinerary
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 72+ hours before the tour for a 95% refund. Cancel 48–71 hours before for a 50% refund. Cancellations within 24 hours are nonrefundable. Full refund if the operator cancels due to hazardous weather conditions.
FAQs
Children under 5'2" cannot participate in the biking portion. A parent or guardian may accompany the child by vehicle with the guide to the trailhead instead.
Bring any necessary medications. Keep valuables with you; guides are not responsible for lost or stolen items during the tour or in the parked vehicle.
