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U.S. Bicycle Route System in Utah
Imagine being able to ride your bike anywhere in the country — all on safe and well-maintained designated bike routes. That’s the goal of the U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS), a developing, national network of publicly-owned bicycle routes that are numbered, signed and officially approved. Adventure Cycling Association is a national nonprofit that coordinates the project, which will eventually span 50,000 miles. From north to south and east to west, Utah’s USBRS totals 960 miles of streets, highways and trails for rider use throughout the state.

Utah’s USBRS totals 960 miles of safe and well-maintained streets, highways and trails for cyclist use.
Photo: Kevin Winzeler
Border-to-Border Bicycle Tour of Southern Utah
Connects riders from Nevada to Colorado
USBR 79 and 70
Adventure cyclists are already familiar with the high desert country of Southern Utah thanks to the Western Express, a 1,582-mile path from San Francisco to Pueblo, Colorado that crosses through some of Utah's most scenic landscapes. The 506-mile (one way) Southern Utah USBR begins in Garrison, a tiny, unincorporated community at the Utah-Nevada border as USBR 79 (S.R. 21). After crossing some of Utah's most scenic landscapes, the route passes into Colorado on USBR 70 (S.R. 491) 17 miles east of Monticello. Read more about explorations along the Border-to-Border Bicyle Tour of Southern Utah.
Border-to-Border Bicycle Tour from Northern to Southern Utah
Connects riders from Idaho to Arizona
USBR 77, 677, 877, 79 and 679
USBR 77 is a north to south route that begins at the Idaho border and travels through Logan, along the Wasatch Front from Ogden to Salt Lake City and Provo, through Fishlake National Forest and ending at USBR 70 in Torrey, near Capitol Reef National Park. USBR 77 connects with USBR 877 in Sigurd, which travels south to USBR 79 in Panguitch. USBR 79 runs south from Panguitch to the Arizona border.
USBR 677 is a more scenic stretch that travels along the west side of Utah Lake near Provo. It connects with USBR 77 around Lehi and Goshen. USBR 679 is an east to west route that connects USBR 79 at US 89 and USBR 70 at Duck Creek Village.
USBRS Maps and More
- Explore USBRS maps and route resources from the Adventure Cycling Association.
- Learn more about the Western Express and see the Utah segments on the map by clicking on the "details" of segments two and three.
- See the full National Corridor Plan, and learn more about the Adventure Cycling Association.
- Start planning your bike touring getaway today — you’ll get a lot of value for the amount of stories you’ll be able to tell when you get home.
Road Rules and More Places to Ride
Whether you're new to road cycling or a seasoned pro, it never hurts to brush up on the rules and etiquette of the road. A favorite? "It benefits all bicyclists to ride courteously." Discover more places to take your road bike and mountain bike, as well as maps, Utah cycling laws and other resources from Bike Utah.
Read the Stories
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10 Places to Honor Women's History on Your Trip to Utah
Written By Lindy Blanchette
Notable places you can visit where women have shaped history
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24 Hours in Cedar City
Written By Sarah Braun
A unique small town, Cedar City is a perfect place to stop on your journey to natural wonders such as Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park.
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A Matter of Geological Consent
Written By Darby Doyle
7 minute read
A billion years of geological history surrounds Salt Lake City, where a modern landscape reflects ancient constraints.
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Art Deco in Motion: Ogden’s Creative Remodel
Written By Maria Milligan
6 minute read
Visitors looking for Art Deco architecture and art often travel to New York, Chicago or Los Angeles. But the Intermountain West has preserved what may be Art Deco’s best-hidden gem: Ogden, Utah.
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Discover an Outdoor Stage in Utah's Canyon of the Gods
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High Art & Hometown Americana
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Kayenta Art Village
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Legacy and Craft
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4 minute read
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Movies Filmed in Utah: Plotting a Cinematic Drive-Through
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Music of the Cottonwoods
Written By Visit Utah
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Salt Lake City’s Must-See Street Art
Written By Sara Hobbs
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Salt Lake City, Utah has more than 80 murals and art installations to discover. Come and see how these urban street artists showcase their own flavor and perspective.
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Serenity Found in Torrey and Capitol Reef’s Cathedral Valley District
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Taking Southern Utah’s remote, less-traveled path in Capitol Reef's Cathedral Valley District to nurture your body, mind and spirit.
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Sundance: The Story is Utah
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The Art of Supporting Utah Artists
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The Legendary Joe McQueen: Utah's Original Jazz
Written By Visit Utah
6 minute read
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The Navajo Basketmakers
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Meet the Navajo artists behind this labor intensive and traditional practice.
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The Salt of Sound: Live Music in Salt Lake City
Written By Visit Utah
8 minute read
Check out the live music scene while visiting Utah. Salt Lake City’s numerous music venues offer something for every music lover. Watch Salt of Sound for a taste.
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The Spiral Jetty, Utah’s Most Iconic Land Art Sculpture, Keeps Drawing a Crowd
Written By Elaine Jarvik
7 minute read
In April 1970, it took six days, 625 man-hours, 292 truck-hours, $9,000, and 6,500 tons of basalt, limestone and mud for Robert Smithson to construct the Spiral Jetty. His work still stands today. Visit and be inspired by this iconic piece of Utah's land art.
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Utah Female Artists Explore the Sublime Through Art
Written By Ashley Mae Hoiland
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See how Utah women artists are creatively interpreting a dramatic landscape into art.
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Utah’s Unexpected Pit Stops
Written By Melissa McGibbon
5 minute read
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Utah’s Women Make History
Written By Darby Doyle
5 minute read
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V Is for Variety
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Where to See Women's Art in Utah
Written By Ashley Mae Hoiland
4 minute read
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Winging It
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