Biking the Burr Trail

in bicycles utah on June 2, 2014 June 2, 2014

Our family vacation this year was a road biking trip through southern Utah. After an unfortunate incident with an inattentive driver and a large chunk of rubber, our little Mini Cooper pulled through and we made it to our starting point of St. George, Utah.

So sad.

This is what happens when you hit a chunk of tire at 80... — This is what happens when you hit a chunk of tire at 80…

A long shuttle ride later and we were all set up with new Trek Domane 5.9 road bikes. (they’re awesome. I may be sold on the electronic shifters…) The first ride of the trip was along the Burr trail. It was a gorgeous river lined route through a canyon that ended with an amazing view.

Tractor on the drive up — Pretty little tractor on the drive up

Hell's Backbone grill and hotel. AWESOME food and a great hot tub! — Hell’s Backbone grill and hotel. AWESOME food and a great hot tub!

BLT sandich — BLT sandwich. I approve of anything involving bacon.

The snack table. We all just ate the M&Ms with peanut butter pretzels.

Pretty yellow tree at the hotel

Along the canyon

More epic canyons

Obligatory handlebar shot

Interesting rock formations apparently called "hoodoos" — Interesting rock formations apparently called “hoodoos”

The geology in this area is really interesting

Down the road

Jason and his bike.

Artsy fartsy photo

Loved the layers on this one

Rock detail

Road runs right through the canyon. This was a killer hill and I destroyed it. Was quite pleased with myself.

Wetlands filled with migratory birds right behind the hotel.

A great start to a week full of bicycling in epic locations and eating back my exercise calories! 😉