Name: Reef Ride Bike Days 2026
Location: National Park Event Location

Reef Ride Bike Days 2026: 
Save the Dates and celebrate National Public Lands Day on two Saturdays in September 2026. Come enjoy the recently repaved Scenic Drive on a bicycle or on foot. From sunrise to 2:00 pm the Scenic Drive will be closed to vehicles for this special event, allowing folks a chance to explore at a slower pace. 
The Scenic Drive is a 7.9-mile (12.7 km) paved road that offers breathtaking views of the park's unique geological formations. The bikes-only portion will begin after the campground and provide access to Grand Wash, Capitol Gorge, and Pleasant Creek. Some bicyclists may also choose to ride the dirt roads into Grand Wash and Capitol Gorge, although these may not be suitable for road bikes.
**Be sure to read the Safety Tips on the event website (below). Elevation ranges from approximately 5,400 feet (1,646 m) to 5,977 feet (1,822 m) above sea level. Parking for vehicles is available throughout Fruita. The Picnic Area and Jorgenson pasture parking areas are south of the visitor center and are great places to unload bikes and start your ride.

Reef Ride Bike Days 2026

Wingate Sandstone cliffs behind historic barn and farmhouse

Gifford House and Pendleton Barn

A hiker stands beside Hickman Bridge, a natural sandstone bridge

Hickman Bridge

Exposed layers of rock in the Waterpocket fold

Strike Valley

Cliffs known as "The Castle" tower above the Capitol Reef Visitor Center

Capitol Reef Visitor Center with "The Castle"

Fruit tree with peaches in front of red sandstone cliffs

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