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Hiking and Camping in Utah

6 days • 5

Excellent

2 reviews

6 days

Start

St George, USA

Finish

St George, USA

Trip Code

SKXU

Min Age

Trip Size

2 - 6

Physical Rating

Meals

6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Camping (5 nights)

From £2,043(6 days)

Trip Informations

Why you’ll love this trip

Have a wonderful outdoor experience while you enjoy comforts like showers and cosy sleeping amenities, even while camping.

Zion National Park is a natural playground for adventure lovers where you can explore highlights and hidden wonders like Scout Lookout and the Orderville Canyon.

Admire Boat Mesa, the Sinking Ship formation, Tower Bridge, China Wall, Fairyland Canyon and other amazing rock structures in Bryce Canyon National Park.

Experience the iconic Virgin River Narrows hike as you walk through moving water with your leader who will help you get your “stream legs” on your way to Orderville Canyon.

Take in the beauty of the serene Emerald Pools, named for their glorious green tones, then descend to the lawn of the historic Zion Lodge and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch.

Is this trip right for you?

This is a hiking trip so a good fitness level will help you enjoying all included hikes and activities.

This trip involves hiking from 3 to 8 miles (5 to 13 km) per day with a total trip distance of 30+ miles (48+ km). The maximum daily elevation gain/loss is 2100 feet (640 m). Please check the trip itinerary for more details.

On this tour you will be required to carry a daypack weighing approximately 8-12 lb (3.5-5.5kg).

In the event of high water, the Virgin River Narrows hike will be rerouted to a different trail in Zion. The Park is full of unforgettable hiking and scenery, so it’s easy to find an excellent substitute.

On our final day we will reach St. George in the late afternoon or early evening. This night’s accommodation is not included so please plan your departure accordingly, or pre-book a post-tour night.

Itinerary

Hike three of Utah’s most celebrated national park destinations

See the best of Zion, Bryce and Escalante, Utah’s most celebrated national park destinations, on a small group hiking and backcountry camping tour. Daily hikes take you to the must-see highlights of these breathtaking parks as you experience spring-fed creeks, deep canyons, colourful cliffs, and sandstone spires, arches, and towers. Spend two days at Zion National Park then head to Bryce Canyon National Park to explore its famous “hoodoos” (rock spires). You will also spend two days in Escalante, one of Utah’s – and America’s – best kept secrets. Enjoy comforts like showers and cosy sleeping amenities, even while camping, on this diverse backcountry hiking trip.

DAY 1
Day 1 • Zion National Park
After a pick up in St George, drive to Zion National Park and hit the trails on a lesser-travelled track through the lower canyon followed by a hike up to Scout Lookout. Admire unrivalled views of the dramatic canyon system below then follow trails along the canyon walls which offer a fantastic vantage point over the canyon floor. Emerge at the serene Emerald Pools, named for their glorious green tones, then descend to the lawn of the historic Zion Lodge and sit down to a late picnic lunch. From here, you'll make your way down-canyon to pick up hiking gear for tomorrow’s adventure in the Virgin River Narrows before departing for your camp for the evening.
Accommodation
Camping (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Shuttle from St George
Zion National Park - Scout Lookout hike
Zion National Park - Emerald Pools hike
Special information
You will rendezvous with the guide and group in St. George, Utah for an orientation meeting at 5:00 PM the evening before the trip begins. Your guide will be in contact approximately 2 weeks before your trip starts to specify the orientation location. The guide will then pick you up at your hotel the next morning for transport to the trailhead. Pickup in St George is closer to 5am in hotter months when the sun rises early. Pickup is closer to 8am during cooler months when the sun rises later.
Today’s driving time is approximately 1 hour. Today’s walking distance is 13kms (8 miles) with 640m (2100 feet) of elevation gain/loss.
DAY 2
Day 2 • Zion National Park
Your second day’s hike is arguably the most iconic in Zion — the Virgin River Narrows. Your hike begins with a stroll down the paved River Trail, buttressed by water on our left and a 3,000-foot cliff face on the right. After walking along hanging gardens and under the dappled shade of cottonwoods, the sidewalk ends and you will enter the river. Hiking in moving water can be a new and exciting experience so there will be time to get your “stream legs” before walking another 1.5 miles upriver to the turnaround point at Orderville Canyon. Before heading back downstream, snap a few more photos of the Narrows’ beauty and stop-off for a relaxing shoreline lunch.
Accommodation
Camping (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Zion National Park - Virgin River Narrows hike inc equipment
Special information
Today’s walking distance is 8kms (5 miles) with 18 metres (60 feet) of elevation gain/loss.
DAY 3
Day 3 • Bryce Canyon National Park
After breakfast, break camp and make your way to the Escalante country, visiting Bryce Canyon National Park en route. Lace up your hiking boots and enjoy one of the lesser-hiked trails in Bryce which offers some of the most impressive scenery in the park. You will be based in the northern part of the national park which offers superb vistas of Boat Mesa, the Sinking Ship formation, Tower Bridge, China Wall, Fairyland Canyon and other amazing rock structures. After our hike, continue to our Escalante Camp for a tasty dinner and a night of rest and relaxation.
Accommodation
Camping (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Bryce Canyon National Park - Hiking
Special information
Today’s driving time is approximately 2 hours. Today’s walking distance is up to 13kms (8 miles) with up to 460m (1500 feet) of elevation gain/loss.
DAY 4
Day 4 • Anasazi State Park
After breakfast, set off on a beautiful hike along a ﬂat, sandy canyon trail to Calf Creek Falls. You will pass Native American ruins and pictographs, and have a good chance of seeing some wildlife. If you’re up for a dip and feeling hearty – this water is surprisingly cold – you can go swimming below the spectacular 128-foot falls. After lunch at the falls, you will have the opportunity to drop into the town of Boulder for an optional visit to Anasazi State Park, home to one of the largest Ancestral Puebloan communities west of the Colorado River. From here, it’s an easy drive back to basecamp.
Accommodation
Camping (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Escalante - Calf Creek Falls hike
Anasazi State Park visit
Special information
Today’s walking distance is 10kms (6 miles) with up to 265m (860 feet) of elevation gain/loss.
DAY 5
Day 5 • Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
Set off down the historic Hole-in-the-Rock Road and explore some local slot canyons in the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Some canyons are dark and narrow, some are filled with water, while others contain surprises at every turn, like interconnected potholes, arches, and grottos. If there's time you'll visit the Devil's Garden National Recreation Area where you can admire natural stone arches, rock formations and giant, balancing rocks.
Accommodation
Camping (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Devil’s Garden National Recreation Area visit
Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument Slot Canyons hike
Special information
Today’s walking distance is up to 11kms (7 miles) with up to 245m (800 feet) of elevation gain/loss.
DAY 6
Day 6 • Bryce Canyon National Park
After breakfast, break down camp and head west toward the starting point of our trip, St. George. On the way, you will stop at Bryce Canyon National Park for a second time to enjoy another classic walk through its famous hoodoos and spectacular vistas. This hike takes you down from the rim, through the stunning corridors of Wall Street and past the Silent City to Queen's Garden, before bringing you back to the rim of the Bryce Amphitheatre. After lunch on the rim, gazing into the maze of Wall Street, load up and head back to St. George where your trip will come to an end at approximately 5 pm.
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Included activities
Bryce Canyon National Park - Silent City to Bryce Amphitheatre hike
Shuttle to St George
Special information
Today’s driving time is approximately 4 hours. Today’s walking distance is 5kms (3 miles) with 190m (615 feet) of elevation gain/loss.

Inclusions

Meals

6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Camping (5 nights)

Included activities

Shuttle from St George

Zion National Park - Scout Lookout hike

Zion National Park - Emerald Pools hike

Zion National Park - Virgin River Narrows hike inc equipment

Bryce Canyon National Park - Hiking

Escalante - Calf Creek Falls hike

Anasazi State Park visit

Devil’s Garden National Recreation Area visit

Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument Slot Canyons hike

Bryce Canyon National Park - Silent City to Bryce Amphitheatre hike

Shuttle to St George

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Important notes

Operations for this trip originate in Utah so Utah sales tax is applicable. This tax is already included in the advertised trip price.

1. Please note this trip requires a minimum number of booked customers to guarantee the departure. Your Booking Agent will advise at time of booking if the departure has met minimum numbers. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be advised no later than 30 days out from departure. We recommend arranging flights and related travel services once your departure is guaranteed. In the event that your departure is cancelled due to minimum numbers not being met, a full refund will be provided of monies paid.

2. A completed registration form is required to join these trips. You will not be confirmed for the trip until your form has been received and reviewed. We may ask for a medical release signed by your physician for medical conditions or circumstances which could possibly compromise your safety or the safety of others on this trip – please speak to your agent for further details.

3. A signed disclaimer (Acknowledgement of Risks Form) is required at the time of booking for this trip – please speak to your agent for further details.

4. To help ensure this trip is right for you, this trip is subject to additional ‘Essential Eligibility Requirements’ – see the ‘Itinerary Disclaimer’ section of the Essential Trip Information for further details.

5.This trip is operated and run by Wildland Trekking, an Tuuur company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Wildland Trekking customers and Tuuur customers.

6. You will rendezvous with the guide and group in St. George, Utah for an orientation meeting at 5:00 PM the evening before the trip begins. Your guide will be in contact approximately 2 weeks before your trip starts to specify the orientation location. The guide will then pick you up at your hotel the next morning for transport to the trailhead. This trip will conclude at approximately 5:00 PM on the last day upon drop off in St. George.

7. A single tent is provided to all solo travellers at no extra cost.

Reviews (2)

5 stars

Casey-Jo

Feb 06, 2024

Trip was so well organised. Excellent guide, respectful and encouraging. Amazing itinerary with breath taking scenery and acitivities that considered a range of abilities. Health and safety was paramount. Camping facilities and equipment were perfect and well chosen based on itinerary activities. Breath taking scenery and activities: natural and cultural heritage included. Great food!

Veronique

May 02, 2023

Well planned and organized trip covering the Best of Utah. Thoughtful guide, great food and fantastic comradery with the group. Amazing and challenging terrain as well as breathtaking landscapes. Looking forward to joining another intrepid vacation soon!

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