New Utah Trail System Rewrites Rules of Backcountry Bonding

Traditional backcountry bike trips can be a little intimidating; everyone in the group must have the exact same lungs, legs and gear. If one rider wants to grind gravel, another wants to explore a technical singletrack, while another wants the help of an e-bike. All of these factors essentially mean, almost always, someone is left out or riders end up exploring tracks on their own.

The Aquarius Trail Hut System changes the game in more ways than one. The 190-mile route captured the outdoor industry’s attention for its architectural ingenuity with its solar power and decommissioned shipping containers tucked into Utah’s Color Country. The Aquarius Trail Hut System enters its next era by becoming an equalizer for mixed-ability adventure travel.

The Aquarius Trail Hut System is one route but offers three ways to ride: The Singletrack Purist, perfect for hardcore mountain bikers looking for thrilling and technical descents; The Distance Grinder, which gravel riders and endurance cyclists will love because of its expansive doubletrack, ATV trails and high-alpine gravel roads; and The E-Bike & Adaptive Explorer, where adaptive riders and e-mountain bikers can seamlessly navigate the trails alongside standard riders, thanks to dedicated charging stations for e-bikes.

The entire system features huts along the routes, meaning travelers don’t need to haul camping and cooking gear and can simply retreat to these eco-chic container huts to enjoy a fully stocked kitchen, cold drinks, a fire pit and comfortable beds under the dark skies.

To learn more, explore the routes or book an itinerary, visit AquariusTrail.com.