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MARCH 4-8, 2027

Death Valley, Valley of Fire, and Red Rock Canyon

Three amazing desert rides, one incredible week. Five days of desert riding through three legendary landscapes: Death Valley’s salt flats and towering peaks, the fiery red sandstone of Valley of Fire, and the dramatic cliffs of Red Rock Canyon. Camp under some of the darkest skies in the country, ride nearly empty roads, and experience the American desert at its most spectacular, Climate Ride style.

March 4-8, 2027

Starts in Las Vegas, Nevada; Camping (Hotel Options)

Fundraise or Pay $2,950

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Event Details

Accommodations
Camping
Hotel options available each night
Group Size
18
Fundraising Commitment
$2,950
Registration Fee: $175
Trip Length
5 days

Itinerary Overview

Itinerary subject to change, your Ride Guide will include full details.

Day 1

32 Miles, +2,700 ft elevation gain

We’ll pick you up at the Las Vegas airport or your hotel at noon and shuttle an hour to Lake Mead, where the ride begins. From there we climb into Valley of Fire State Park, riding the scenic drive through glowing red sandstone with an optional hike to The Wave. We’ll finish the day pedaling through narrow red rock canyons into camp for our first night under the stars.

Day 2

64 miles with +5,400 ft, or 30 miles with +1,100 ft; descend -4000 ft!

After a hot breakfast in camp, we shuttle 2.5 hours to Death Valley National Park and drop 4,000 feet into the valley, riding below sea level to the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. From there, riders can wrap up at Stovepipe Wells and spend the afternoon at the pool, or tack on bonus miles with a climb up Emigrant Canyon for a full traverse of the valley. We’ll camp under the stars in Stovepipe Wells.

Day 3

51 miles, +3,000 ft

Today we ride into the oasis of Furnace Creek, in the heart of Death Valley. After a picnic lunch, we’ll pedal the Artist’s Palette Loop, a one-lane, one-way ribbon of road through some of the park’s most colorful, otherworldly terrain. Back at Furnace Creek, we’ll cool off in the warm springs pool and spend another evening under the star-studded skies of this designated Dark Sky Park.

Day 4

75 miles/5,200 ft climbing, or 45 miles/1,000 ft

We start the day riding into Badwater Basin, 280 feet below sea level — the lowest point in North America. The morning is flat and fast, a good warmup before lunch and the climb up Jubilee Pass, a long, steady grade in the 4-5% range that carries us out of the park and into the town of Shoshone. We’ll camp by a creek here, home to the rare (and famously resilient) Pupfish, with another chance to soak in warm springs. Who knew the driest desert in North America had so many places to swim?

DAY 5

35 miles, +2,600 ft

A quick shuttle brings us back to Nevada for our final ride: the perfectly paved Red Rock Canyon Scenic Loop. It’s a wild, dramatic landscape that feels impossibly remote for how close it is to the Las Vegas Strip. We’ll share one last lunch together before heading to the airport for afternoon or evening flights — or, if you’re not ready to leave yet, staying on to explore Sin City.

FAQs and More Info

Travel Information

This trip starts and ends in Las Vegas. If flying, cyclists should arrive in Las Vegas no later than 12 pm on March 4th. The airport shuttle will pick up at the airport (Terminal 1 on level Zero) at 1:00 PM. The shuttle will also pick up at our recommended Las Vegas hotel if you arrive the night before.

After our last ride through Red Rock Canyon, we’ll drop people off at our recommended hotel in Las Vegas and at the airport. For those flying out of Las Vegas on March 8th, we reccomend booking a flight after 5:00 PM.

What’s included? Is there a hotel option?

Included:

  • Meals beginning with lunch on day 1 and ending with lunch on day 5
  • Camping with hot showers each night
  • Snacks and electrolytes throughout the day
  • Expert guides and route support

Not included:

  • Alcohol or other special beverages
  • Gratuities for leader staff
  • Camping equipment (can be rented)
  • Bike (road and e-bikes available to rent)
  • Hotels (please request the hotel list if you would like to book hotels for each night)

You will need to bring your camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad), or you can rent it from our us (for ~$80).

More information about renting camping gear and bikes will be in your Ride Guide.

Hotels:

There are hotels located near all of our camps. Please email us for a hotel list. Hotels are at your own expense, and we advise booking early to secure rooms.

Can I rent a bike? Are e-bikes allowed in Death Valley National Park?

Yes, you can rent a carbon fiber road bike, or a drop bar E-bike for the trip. Climate Ride has a fleet of premium bikes available for this trip and we’ll arrive with your rental bike ready to go so you can travel light.

Can I rent or bring an e-bike? Yes, it is possible, and we will be able to recharge bikes and range extenders in camp each night.

If you plan on bringing your own e-bike rather than renting one of ours, please contact us to make sure we can accommodate transport of your bike on our shuttles.

Fundraising Deadlines | Important Dates

Fundraising Deadlines:

$500 to be raised by:12/4/2026
$1,475 to be raised by:1/5/2027
Transfer deadline:1/5/2027
$3,000 to be raised by:2/4/2027
What does my fundraising support, and why is it so important?

Cyclists can choose from the more than 100 incredible grantee organizations in our network! One of the things that make Climate Ride such an effective charitable event is that you can select the organization(s) you wish to fundraise for from our extensive list of grantees organizations. Our grantees were selected for their work on the environment, conservation, sustainability, climate education, and active transportation advocacy. At the end of the year, Climate Ride grants the proceeds from our events to these hard-working organizations.

More Questions?

Be sure to review our general FAQ and policies or contact us!

Full Event Story

Escape to one of the greatest surprises in the West: a week-long cycling journey through three of the desert’s most iconic landscapes, a trip that cannot be duplicated anywhere else on the planet. This charitable cycling challenge takes you through Valley of Fire’s glowing red sandstone, the vast salt flats and towering peaks of Death Valley National Park, and the dramatic cliffs of Red Rock Canyon, three renowned cyclists’ paradises with little car traffic, pleasant shoulder-season weather, and unparalleled desert vistas.

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Our week begins at Valley of Fire, where fiery red rock formations set the tone for the ride ahead. From there, we head into Death Valley, riding past spectacular salt flats, desert oases, cathedrals of red rock, and views of towering mountains like Telescope Peak. With comfortable daytime temperatures, roads that are practically empty of cars, and the novelty of riding below sea level, you’ll get an extra boost. Additional adventures include short hikes over sand dunes and a dip in a hot springs-fed pool. We close out the week at Red Rock Canyon, where sweeping canyon views send you home on a high note. Across the week, you’ll cycle up to 257 miles of paved roads through all three parks. Professional guides will accompany us each day to share knowledge of each park’s unique ecosystem for you to bring home to your community. We’ve outlined a medium and long option for each day; if you prefer a shorter route, we can provide that with van shuttles.

As the desert sun drops below the jagged horizon each night, the dazzling night sky sparks wonderment with its display of stars, whether you’re camped at Valley of Fire, in Death Valley, or under the cliffs of Red Rock Canyon. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we want you to join us.

We have daily cycling mileages to suit all types of cyclists across all three parks. This is a fully supported ride, which means you can focus on pedaling and making connections with your new friends while we take care of everything from overnight details, meals, snacks, and luggage transport, to make your trip as enjoyable as possible. Bike rental is available through our local outfitter. You can bring e-bikes, but you’ll need to book a hotel room to have reliable battery charging each night. In registration, you can select from Climate Ride’s full list of grantees. Please learn more in the FAQ below.

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Testimonials

Paul Falo
Death Valley Ride

Joining Climate Ride Death Valley was more than I could have hoped for. I was doing it initially to get involved with efforts to support the fight against climate change but what I came out with was not only this, but a great group of new friends and an overall experience riding the beautiful Death Valley that has changed my perspective of riding a bike. I couldn’t stop smiling throughout the whole ride and while this was the toughest experience that I’ve had riding, I had one of the best/most meaningful riding experiences of my life. The supporters that joined me on the ride, the folks that were involved working for Climate Ride, down to the ride support from REI…all made this so special in so many ways. I’m looking forward to my next ride with Climate Ride and I’m hoping to continue/expand the friendships and experiences that I’ve already made.

Robert Vogel
Death Valley National Park

Your camaraderie and support moved me even more than the stunning views of Death Valley. As this was my first ride with a group, I really didn’t know what to expect. I was concerned that my slow pace would annoy others, and that I would feel ostracized.

Instead, your authentic camaraderie and support was an incredible relief to me. Indeed, it moved me even more than the stunning views of Death Valley. Now I find myself looking affectionately at our group picture and missing each of you terribly! Woa! What an incredible experience!

I’m sure that the support I’ve gotten from you and others has helped me fight cancer and enjoy life in a profound way. This connection is the coolest thing of all.

Matt Zink
Death Valley Ride

I have never felt more challenged, accepted, well-fed, connected to the earth, tired, energized, and transformed than I did after the Death Valley Climate Ride; often, I felt these feelings all at once. I am grateful for this experience; I’ll never, ever forget it.

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