Durango, Colorado Trail MTB evoTrip

This point-to-point tour features new high-elevation backcountry campsites each night. In keeping with our “Leave No Trace” principles, we use portable backcountry toilets—commonly known as “Groovers”

Since this is a point-to-point camping trip, you can share a tent with your traveling partner if you wish. You can bring your own tent or request to rent a 2-man tent and camping gear from Rim Tours ($95/trip).

You can bring your own tent or rent a single occupancy tent and camping gear from Rim Tours for ($95/trip).

You will be sent a recommended packing list once you have booked. Bikes are not included in this trip, you can either bring your own or rent from Rim Tours (see the rental bikes & pricing here: https://rimtours.com/extend-your-ride-rental-bikes/). If you are bringing your own bike, the guides will help you put it together, so you are ready to go on day 1. Camping gear: It is not included in this trip, you can bring your own camping gear, or you can rent from Rim Tours. For $95/trip you can rent a tent, sleeping pad and sleeping bag. If you have any questions regarding bike or camping gear, please call the Rim Tour's office 435-259-5223

Yes, 12 years old (with mountain biking experience).

Rim Tours utilizes Ford E350 shuttle vans equipped with custom roof and hitch racks, ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride to the trailheads. On day one, you will be shuttled riders to the start of the trail. The shuttle gains approximately 3500' from the finish point of the ride on day 4. There will also be a large 4x4 support vehicle carrying your gear between camps. It will not be available during the rides.

In July and August, the Colorado Trail offers warm daytime temperatures, often reaching the 70s or 80s °F (21–27 °C), with nighttime temperatures dropping into the 40s °F (4–9 °C). However, at higher elevations, temperatures can be cooler, and snow is possible even during summer months. Afternoon thunderstorms are common during these months, bringing risks of lightning, especially in exposed, high-altitude areas. Hikers and bikers should plan to be below the treeline by early afternoon to mitigate these risks. The monsoon season typically occurs from early July through mid-August, characterized by heavy rainfall over short periods. These storms can lead to rapidly changing trail conditions, so it's essential to be prepared for sudden weather changes.

Yes, guide & driver gratuity is not included in your trip package and is recommended if you enjoyed your experience.

YES! While it is not required, we always recommend purchasing travel insurance for all trips. Travel insurance allows you to seek reimbursement if you are forced to cancel your trip for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to cover medical help, emergency transport, theft and/or accidental damage while traveling. We recommend World Nomads.

evoTrip upholds Rim Tours' policies regarding cancellation. Rim Tours Standard Tour Cancellation policy: For Cancellations 61 days or more before the trip, deposit will be refunded minus a $50 Booking fee For Cancellations 60-31 days prior to departure, 50% refund will be given For Cancellations 30 days or less before departure, no refund will be given Disclaimer We do not make exceptions to the cancellation policy for any reason, including weather, wildfire, terrorism, civil unrest, epidemic, pandemic or personal emergencies. There is no refund for arriving late or leaving a trip early. We must adhere to our cancellation policy to protect our ability to run tours and to maintain our price structures. Please don’t ask us to make exceptions. We recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment and researching plans that cover preexisting conditions and/or have a “Cancel for any Reason” clause. Rim Tours may cancel or reroute any tour in part or in whole due to acts of nature, trail conditions, insufficient number of participants, a force majeure that prohibits travel to or from a specific area, or other unforeseen circumstances that would hinder our ability to run a trip. Rim Tours will work with you to provide you with an alternate trip, though none of the reasons above except for insufficient number of participants would constitute a reason for any refund of monies paid. Rim Tours is not responsible for any additional expenses that may be incurred by a guest in relation to a cancelled or rerouted tour including costs incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, sickness and non-refundable air tickets and/or any penalties associated with such tickets. Trip Cancellation Rim Tours has a cancellation policy that we must abide by to protect our ability to continue offering trips, and to protect your tour in case others cancel. Unfortunately, cancellations do happen, sometimes within the period of time when we can’t offer a refund. In many of these instances, Trip Cancellation Insurance covers forfeited, non-refundable deposits or payments up to the limits purchased. Please consider protecting your investment! We often see last-minute cancellations due to illness or injury of the participant or a family member and all of this would be covered by trip insurance.