Already acclaimed for its unique accommodations using decommissioned shipping containers, the Aquarius Trail Hut System in Escalante, Utah, is also changing the game for accessibility and equality among tourgoers of different ability levels. The 190-mile cycling route offers three different ways to explore the trails. “The Singletrack Purist” is for the hardcore mountain bikers of the group, famed for technically challenging and thrilling courses. “The Distance Grinder” caters more to riders who want to stick to established trails, going more for distance than for challenge. And “The E-Bike & Adaptive Explorer Route” is designed to meet the needs of those aboard e-bikes or adaptive cycles. With these options, nobody in the group has to be left out.
”When we built the Aquarius Trail, the headlines were all about the huts themselves,” says Jared Fisher, founder of Escape Adventures, in a prepared statement. “But the real magic we’re seeing now is who is using them. We’re seeing parents riding with their adult kids, mixed-fitness friend groups, and even parents on tandem bikes with their kids as the stoker. The huts don’t just offer beds and a stocked fridge in the middle of nowhere, they offer a way for people to experience the wild together, regardless of their setup or fitness level.”
Whatever ride guests choose, they get to reconvene back at their “hut,” one of the aforementioned shipping containers that offer comfortable accommodations while out in the Utah backcountry. The repurposed, solar-powered containers provide a comfortable, luxury-infused experience while still prioritizing sustainability. With self-guided or fully guided trips both available, the Aquarius Trail Hut System offers multiple ways to enjoy the great outdoors for as many people as possible.
For more information or to view the biking routes and options, visit aquariustrail.com.
Main Image: Aquarius Trail Hut System, Escalante, Utah; Credit: Escape Adventures
