Explore under your own power
Hiking & Biking at MERUS Adventure Park
Explore designated canyon routes on foot or by bike. Choose a route for your ability and current conditions, save an approved map, and carry the water and weather protection you need.
Information checked Public rates, current visitor rules, and booking destinations reviewed. Live availability and the final total are shown at booking.
Use a current map and check conditions
Canyon heat, storms, mud, darkness, and route changes can quickly affect a trip. Use only the current map linked by MERUS, tell someone your plan, and turn around before conditions exceed your preparation.
At a glance
- Adult admission
- $15 per person, per day for ages 13+
- Child admission
- $9 per person, per day for ages 6–12; ages 5 and under are free
- Trail access
- Purpose-built single-track plus designated shared dirt roads and trails
- Bikes
- Mountain bikes and primarily pedal-assist e-bikes may use only routes currently approved for them
- Facilities
- Do not expect water, shade, or restrooms along remote canyon routes
- Maps
- Use the current resources linked from the MERUS Maps & Guides page
Choose the right outing
Distance alone does not describe canyon difficulty. Consider elevation change, surface, exposure, heat, route-finding, and the return trip.
Short walk or run
Ask staff which nearby designated route fits the available daylight and current conditions.
Longer hike or backpack
Plan water, navigation, weather protection, turnaround time, and emergency communication for a remote route.
Mountain bike ride
Confirm that the selected trail is open to bikes, ride within control, and yield as posted on shared routes.
Options
Choose an option using current conditions, maps, requirements, and staff direction.
Hiking & Trail Running
Choose a designated route that fits your pace, navigation skills, weather, and available daylight.
- Experience level
- Flexible
Mountain Biking
Use only trails currently approved for bikes and follow all shared-trail direction and yielding rules.
- Experience level
- Route-specific
Pedal-Assist E-Bikes
Only bikes designed to be primarily pedal-assist are allowed. Fully electric bikes are not permitted.
- Experience level
- Confirm route first
Requirements and equipment
Required before arrival
- Valid guest admission and a current MERUS waiver
- A current map saved for offline use and a route that is open for the chosen activity
- Enough drinking water, food, sun protection, and weather layers for the full outing
- A plan to finish within current access hours and available daylight
Recommended to bring
- Tell another person the route and expected return time
- Carry a first-aid kit, emergency communication, and a backup navigation method
- Wear a helmet when biking and use equipment suited to rough canyon terrain
What’s included
- Access covered by the valid admission or membership benefit selected for the day
- Use of designated routes that are open for hiking or biking
What’s additional
- Valid 4×4 access if a vehicle is driven beyond the designated 4×4 boundary
- Bike, helmet, hiking equipment, food, water, and personal safety equipment
- Lodging, camping, tours, rentals, and event admission
Plan the full route, not just the start
Match the outing to current access hours and daylight, then allow time for a slower return.
Before travel
Check current hours, weather, closures, and approved maps.
At the Park Office
Confirm the selected route, current conditions, and where the vehicle may be parked.
On the route
Stay on designated trails, follow posted direction and yielding rules, and turn back early when needed.
What to expect
Save maps before leaving
Cell service can be unreliable in the canyon. Open the current Maps & Guides page before travel.
Review Maps & GuidesStay overnight
Compare cabins, RV sites, and primitive campsites if the outing is part of a longer visit.
Compare places to stayRules, waivers, and cancellation
Shared trails
Stay on designated routes, follow posted direction, ride under control, and yield according to current signs and staff instructions.
Review Park RulesWeather and access
Conditions can close or change a route even when the park is otherwise open.
Check Current ConditionsQuestions about this activity
Do I need a 4×4 pass to hike or bike?
Not when you park outside the designated 4×4 area and continue on foot or by bike. A vehicle driven beyond the 4×4 boundary needs valid 4×4 access.
Are fully electric bikes allowed?
No. MERUS allows only bikes designed to be primarily pedal-assist on routes currently approved for bikes.
Can I use an old MERUS trail PDF?
Use the current map linked from the MERUS Maps & Guides page. Routes, ratings, access, and map versions can change.
Ready for the next step?
Activity availability, conditions, rates, and requirements can change. Verify current information at merusadventure.com before traveling.
