Tour of Utah, Stage 1 (Bears Ears)
Bears Ears National Monument has a rich cultural heritage and is sacred to many Native American tribes who rely on these lands for traditional and ceremonial uses. Much of this landscape is available for many forms of recreation. Outstanding opportunities to hike, visit cultural sites, backpack, mountain bike, float the San Juan River, and ride OHVs exist within the monument boundaries. Other world-class activities include scenic driving, photography, rock climbing, camping, paleontological exploration, and wildlife viewing.
Region: Utah
City: Blanding
Distance: 37.6 km
Elevation Gain: 826 m
Elevation Loss: 469 m
Difficulty: 499 (Moderate)
FIETS Index: 2.54 FIETS
Avg Grade: 3.97 %
Max cat climb: 2
Min elevation: 1526 m
Max elevation: 2165 m
Ride Category: Hilly