One of the most amazing ways to see a national park is on the back of a bike. The wind blows through your hair, the scents are in the air, and you can stop and look at whatever you like. We found that biking in Bryce Canyon is particularly enjoyable.
We rented e-bikes through Ruby’s Inn right in Bryce Canyon City. These bikes are fairly big and powerful, so we wouldn’t recommend individually riding if you’re under about 12 years old. Luckily, they have a variety of bikes and trailers if you have little ones, so check out their options. The bikes were in good shape and easy to use. They were also equipped with saddle bags. We stored things like water, sunscreen, snacks, and cameras in them as we rode along the trail.
The other thing that made the bike rentals at Ruby’s Inn great was the trails start right near the shop. There is a Canyon 2 Canyon trail that runs from Red Canyon to Bryce Canyon, and another trail into Bryce Canyon. The bike rental shop sits between the two trails. So you can ride the both trail if you rent bikes for the entire day, but we opted for a shorter half day ride. You don’t have to ride on the road for either of these trails. There is a specific trail for bikes and pedestrians only that is pretty smooth and straight.
We enjoyed the trail that ran right into Bryce Canyon National Park. It was smooth and paved, and there were some twists and turns through the trees. We saw a few deer and squirrels, and a lot of flowers. We also coasted in and out of the towering trees. Our boys named this one of their favorite activities in the park.
One thing that was nice for riding bikes were our adidas mens shorts. Our boys love these shorts because they are super comfortable and have zipper pockets so they can keep their phone and wallet in their pocket without worrying about them falling out. This was really handy during a bike ride, but they wear these mens shorts all the time. You have probably spotted them in all our hiking pictures, too.
Bike rentals at Ruby’s Inn can be had by reservation, or you can show up and hope they have bikes available for your needs. It was so convenient to rent bikes through Ruby’s Inn because the trail starts right next to the shop. This really was the best way to see Bryce Canyon National Park, and we can’t wait to try it in another national park.
