Similar to getting to/from the trailhead, resupplying will be at times tricky along the Hayduke Route. Rarely does the Hayduke pass directly through towns, or roads for that matter. Again, locals and friends in the area will be your best bet, but I’ve broken down some resupply resources by section. Note that all the resources mentioned are available in the Google map at the beginning of this article.
- Section 1: Arches National Park to Hurrah Pass, UT
- Section 1 passes directly through Moab, UT, where there are grocery stores, a US post office, and many other supplies and services. This is an easy resupply, but very early into the trip.
- Section 2: Hurrah Pass, UT to Big Spring Trailhead, Canyonlands NP
- Section 2 starts off on Kane Creek Boulevard, which is a road accessible by 4×4 car up to Hurrah Pass. In theory, a friend could meet you on Kane Creek Boulevard, but that wouldn’t be much help, as Moab is just miles away.
- Past Hurrah Pass, there are few resources, as you enter the backcountry of Bears Ears National Monument. Most of section 2 is accessible by 4×4 car.
- The Base Camp Adventure Lodge is just past Hurrah Pass, and has some services, including lodging and food/water.
- Section 3: Big Spring Trailhead, Canyonlands NP to Hite, UT
- Section 3 starts off in Canyonlands National Park, which is accessible by car. The Canyonlands Visitor Center sells some basic snacks and drinks, and you could have a friend or hire someone to drive your resupply package into the national park (they would have to pay the national park entrance fee).
- Section 4: Hite, UT to Poison Springs Canyon, UT
- The Hite Outpost has a general store with some basic provisions for hikers, such as trail mix, granola bars, etc.
- Keep in mind that you will NOT have cell service in Hite. Reliable cell service is available in Hanksville.
- Hite, UT is right on Utah State Route 95, so you could have a friend of hire someone to meet you with a package.
- The end of Section 4 is again along Utah State Route 95, which is a short hitchhike from Hanksville, UT, which has a grocery store, post office, a few restaurants, and other services.
- Section 5: Poison Springs Canyon, UT to Burr Trail, Capitol Reef NP
- Aside from crossing numerous dirt roads, there are no available services along Section 5. Your only real option for resupply along Section 5 would be having a friend meet with you or hiring someone to deliver your package to a specified location.
- Section 6: Burr Trail, Capitol Reef NP to Hole-in-the-Rock-Road, UT
- Same as Section 5.
- Section 7: Hole-in-the-Rock Road, UT to Round Valley Draw, UT
- The end of Section 7 gets you close to the small towns of Henrieville, UT and Cannonville, UT.
- Henrieville, UT has a US post office, as does Cannonville, UT.
- There are a few motels and lodges available in Cannonville and Henrieville. Not much else.
- Section 8: Round Valley Draw, UT to Willis Creek, UT
- Aside from crossing the Lower Hackberry Canyon Trailhead, Section 8 is fairly remote. Again, the end of Section 8 takes you to a road that can get you to Cannonville, UT and Henrieville, UT, but may not be the easiest hitch.
- Section 9: Willis Creek, UT to Arizona Trail Stateline Trailhead
- Section 9 takes you through a myriad of dirt roads, as well as near Route 63 and US Highway 89. This gives you the opportunity to meet a friend or hired resupplier at one of these road crossings, or potentially hitch a ride into Glendale, UT or Orderville, UT. Not the best options.
- Section 10: Arizona Trail Stateline Trailhead to Nankoweap Trailhead, Grand Canyon NP
- Again, Section 10 will take you near plenty of dirt roads, US Hwy 89A, as well as through the town of Jacob Lake, AZ.
- There is a Chevron gas station, as well as the Jacob Lake Inn in Jacob Lake, AZ.
- Keep in mind that the road to the North Rim from Jacob Lake does not open until May 15 most years, so check for closures. This may not impact your ability to hike, but may impact the availability of resources in the area and the ease of hitchhiking.
- Section 11: Nankoweap Trailhead, Grand Canyon NP to Horseshoe Mesa, Grand Canyon NP
- Section 11 is true backcountry, through the remote Grand Canyon. No services available here. Only ability to resupply would be hiking out the Tanner Trail or one of the other trails up and out of the canyon. Not advisable.
- Section 12: Horseshoe Mesa, Grand Canyon NP to North Rim, Grand Canyon NP
- A full grocery store and plenty of lodging and campgrounds are available on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, but you need to hike up and out for them.
- There is a basic mess hall at Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the corridor, just as you pass over the Colorado River. Meals and food are very expensive here though. You could probably mail your package to Phantom Ranch, but would likely pay a pretty penny to do so, as all supplies are carried down by mule to Phantom Ranch.
- Basic snacks and beverages are available for purchase on the North Rim in the North Rim village, but keep in mind that the North Rim Village does not normally open until May 15. Before that it is a ghost town.
- The Grand Canyon Lodge receives packages and has a full store, as well as laundry, but does not open until May 15 most years.
- Section 13: North Rim, Grand Canyon NP to Hack Canyon, AZ
- Section 13 crosses a few dirt roads, but no major services are available along this section. You might be able to hitch a ride to nearby Colorado City, AZ, or Fredonia, AZ, where there are services, but obviously no guarantees. Better to wait until Section 14, until you actually cross through Colorado City, AZ
- Section 14: Hack Canyon, AZ to Weeping Wall, Zion NP
- Section 14 will take you near Colorado City, AZ, where there are a few restaurants, lodging options, and places to purchase groceries and supplies.
- Section 14 ends in the heart of Zion National Park, where there are free park shuttles to visitors centers and other services.