What is Greater Zion all about?
The greater St George area, also known as Greater Zion, is located just a few miles south of the “snow line” and therefore has a mild climate and long growing season and at one time was a large producer of cotton. The area is also located at the edge of three eco-tones- the Mojave desert, the Great Basin, and the Colorado Plateau – and is therefore home to a diverse array of rare plants and animals found nowhere else on earth. The terrain and geology are rich and rugged, with sandstone and rock outcrops, uplifts, and volcano remnants, all sliced by the Virgin River.
The Town of St George has a population of 80,000 people and is surrounded by public land open space affording those who live here an amazing outdoor lifestyle.
If you want more tips and tricks for traveling after reading this page, check out the 2019 article by Bike Rumor
Flying to True Grit?
Jet Service is available directly to the St George Airport. You can find non-stop flights from Salt Lake City, LA, and Denver. For more options you can fly into Las Vegas and catch a shuttle from St. George Shuttle Service directly to your hotel.
Shipping Your Bike?
Need to get your bike to Santa Clara? Use Bikeflights, the official bicycle shipping service of the True Grit Epic and Gravel Epic. Bikeflights built a custom Shipping Guide to streamline your event travel. All bookings are monitored by their expert team until delivery. Bikeflights also offers easy-to-pack boxes, packing how-to videos and excellent customer support. Ship the best way with Bikeflights.
Bike Flights has several pre-populated locations to ship, including 3 local shops.
Find a Local Bike Shop?
Our Bike Shop Supporter is Velofix Ogden. If you are in the Greater SLC Area, consider contacting Travis for a tune -up.
There are 4 great shops within a few minutes of the venue. Schedule a service or pick up last minute supplies.
Camping at the Venue?
Tent and Van camping will be available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at Canyon View Park ( not at the school) for just $5. The site is .7 miles from the start and an easy bike ride in the morning to the venue. Space is limited to 17 Van (Vehicle 20′ or less) spots and 30 Tent Spots so you will need to reserve a spot. Tent camping will be on grass. Van camping will be in the parking lot of the park. Overnight parking passes will be provided via email and must be displayed in the vehicle.
To find the location take Canyon View Dr. Turn right into the park at the top of the hill. Canyon View Park has BBQs and picnic tables, a pavilion and bathrooms.
REGISTER FOR SITES WITH YOUR REGISTRATION.
If you have registered already for the race, just log back in and add the free camping. If you have not yet registered you can add the camping when you check out. Priority is given to Stage and 100 mile racers.
!!! Please remember there is no public alcohol consumption on city property. So keep any beer discreet and DO NOT dispose of cans and bottles in city trash cans.
Camping near the Venue?
There are serval State Parks and Private RV camp grounds near the venue. All sites are within 15 miles of the Venue and offer RV hook up, plus additional amenities.
Settler Point Luxury RV Resort
There are very few Primitive Camping options near the venue.
- Primitive camping can be found in Green Valley, near the back side of the race course. Access the areas from Canyon View Dr. Keep in mind the start is not accessible from here and you will need to drive to Santa Clara.
- Primitive Camping can be found on BLM Land off Navajo Dr/Curly Hollow just west of the Bear Claw Poppy Trail Head.
- Primitive Camping can be found on BLM AZ at Hwy 7 & River Road.
ATTN: MOES VALLEY is now closed to camping. Do not camp near the Zen Trailhead . You can camp elsewhere on BLM land in AZ off River Road, or along Curly Hollow Wash Rd just past the Bear Claw Poppy Trailhead.
Getting Around ?
There is a decent bike path system in the St George area, but it doesn’t connect to the venue directly. Use caution when traveling on city streets.
Where to Stay
There are many lodging options in the Santa Clara/St George area. We have included some of our favorites that are closest to the venue.
The INN Santa Clara is literally on our starting line. Use Code TrGrt2025 for a 15% discount. Includes indoor bike storage.
Paradise Village at Zion is 1 mile from the start. home #107 called Resort at Paradise has 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms with a private pool and pickleball court and it’s right next to the new waterpark. It also has a bike work/washing station on the side of the home. Get a 10% discount with code: Parade book here
