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Location

Bluff, UT and Bears Ears National Monument

Season

November 7-9th, 2024

Duration

Trail Running Days November 7th - 9th, 2024
Bluff Dwellings Check in: November 6th Check Out: November 10th

Price

Single Occupancy Price: $2,300
Double Occupancy Price: $2,000

OVERVIEW

In our humble opinion, this is one of the best ways to see Bears Ears National Monument. We run where most don’t even go, see what most don’t even know about, and experience this ancient desert landscape with only a pair of running shoes between the two of you.

See the most pristine and preserved archeological sites in Bears Ears National Monument using your own human power and all in one weekend. Our trail adventure guides have years of experience traveling fast and light in the canyons and will guide you through the landscape fast and light and simple. Enjoy the desert canyons in a way you’ve never experienced before.

We will travel and see terrain that normally would take 4-5 days backpacking. With our experienced guides and a good amount of fitness you can see it all in 3 days. This experience is limited to 10 individuals so sign up quickly to reserve your spot.

Highlights

Beautiful singletrack running in desert canyons.

Ancestral Cliff Dwellings and Rock Art Panels only the locals know about

Includes:

  • 4 nights lodging at Bluff Dwellings Resort & Spa
  • All Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and TRAIL SNACKS!)
  • Transportation to all Trailheads
  • Expert Guides and Trail Running Coaches
  • Digital Photo Album
  • World Class Desert Running in Bears Ears National Monument

Difficulty

This is adventure running! 33+ backcountry miles in 3 days…these are not paved trails, there is boulder hopping and the occasional scramble into and out of canyons, sometimes there is no trail at all.

Location Dates Mileage Elevation Gain Elevation Loss
Slick Horn Day 1 9 1700 1700
Road Canyon Day 2 12 1400 1600
Grand Gulch Day 3 12 1550 1650

What to bring

  • Personal running trail pack
  • Personal trail running kit
  • 2 liters water carrying capacity
  • 2 pairs of running shoes
  • Running Gaiters
  • Running Jacket
  • Rain Jacket
  • Lightweight Gloves
  • Headlamp
  • Emergency/Space Blanket
  • Cell Phone/ GPS Device*
  • Whistle

Itinerary

Each day will be a little different based on the run for the day. Below is an example of a day’s itinerary.

7 AM- Coffee and Breakfast (Meal)
8 AM- Shuttle leaves for Trailhead
9 AM- Begin running for the day
3-4 PM – Runners finish, rest, enjoy aid station food, first aid, and beautiful views
4PM- Shuttle leaves for Dwellings
6PM- Group Dinner

Let The Adventure Begin!