Events
September 5 @ 12:00 PM
Get Permit for Upper Narrrows
Reservations for October 1 - December 31 canyoneering trips become available at 10:00 a.m. MT. From the "Select Permit Type" select - Virgin Narrows Day Use Trail From Top -
October 10 @ 09:00 AM
Meet Chris at Airport
FLIGHT # 3426 DEPARTS FLL 05:15AM ARRIVES HOU 07:00AM FLIGHT # 4781 DEPARTS HOU 07:50AM ARRIVES LAS 09:00AM
October 10 @ 09:30 AM
Rental Car Pick-up
Pick-up: Oct 10, 2025 9:30am Alamo - Standard Elite SUV Unlimited mileage Additional Driver Included All Additional drivers must be present at the time of pick-up. Booked through Costco
💰 $786.63
October 10 @ 04:00 PM
Sunset in Zion
Option 1 Canyon Junction Bridge (can be crowded), no pedestrians allowed on the bridge since 2022 anymore 1.6 mile hike one way from the Visitor Center 0.9 mile hike one way from the Museum Option 2 Lava Point 1.5 hrs extra drive round trip, mostly tourist-free, requires a zoom lens May be closed for winter in October, 8000 ft elevation Option 3 Watchman Trail 3.2-mile out-and-back trail near Springdale, Utah. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 35 min to complete. Another Hiking Guide
October 10 @ 11:00 PM
Zion Mountain Ranch
9065 West Highway 9, Mount Carmel, UT, 84755 Hotels.com itinerary: 72063684866346 2 King Beds Check in: 3 pm - 10 pm Check out: 11 am There is no charge for cancellations made before 6:00pm (property local time) on Sep 10, 2025. Pay at property
💰 $275.99 / room
October 11 @ 07:36 AM
Sunrise
Featured October 11 @ 07:37 AM - 06:57 PM
Upper Narrows
If we go to the Confluence with Deep Creek, the hike will be 16 miles. Most of the hike will be in ankle-deep water, except for the first/last 2 hours, which will be a dirt road We can go as far as we want and return whenever we want. Note that the best part of the Upper Narrows is just before the confluence with Deep Creek (Marker 3) Elevation starts at 5800 ft and goes down to 5000 ft at Deep Creek.
October 11 @ 06:58 PM
Sunset
October 11 @ 11:00 PM
Zion Mountain Ranch
9065 West Highway 9, Mount Carmel, UT, 84755 Hotels.com itinerary: 72063684866346 2 King Beds Check out: 11 am
💰 $275.99 / room
October 12 @ 07:37 AM
Sunrise
Featured October 12 @ 07:38 AM - 11:00 AM
Cable Mountain (Option 1)
8.1-mile out-and-back trail, moderately challenging route Elevation between 6400 ft and 6800 ft with a gain of 1100 ft
Featured October 12 @ 07:39 AM - 11:00 AM
Observation Point (Option 2)
7-mile out-and-back trail, moderately challenging route Elevation between 6400 ft and 6800 ft with a gain of 700 ft
Featured October 12 @ 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Explore Bryce Canyon
Check out viewpoints, walk into the canyon, Fairyland Cayon etc.
October 12 @ 06:54 PM
Sunset Bryce
October 12 @ 11:00 PM
Ruby's Inn
26 South Main Street Bryce Canyon, UT, 84764 Hotels.com itinerary: 72063684916364 2 Queen Beds Check in: 4 pm - late Check out: 11 am Free cancellation until Oct 12 at 4:00pm (property local time) Pay at property Free Breakfast
💰 $222.47 / room
October 13 @ 07:36 AM
Sunrise Bryce
Featured October 13 @ 07:37 AM - 12:00 PM
Explore Bryce Canyon
Get up early for sunrise, start at Sunset Point and then walk into the canyon
Featured October 13 @ 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Horizon Arch
5.2 miles round trip, 800 ft elevation gain Horizon Arch cannot be seen until you are very close to it, so a GPS is needed to find it. There is no marked trail to Horizon Arch. From Escalante head south on Smokey Mountain Road 4.5 miles to an unsigned 4x4 road/track heading west. Smokey Mountain Road is signed S 500 W in Escalante. The 4x4 track may be blocked or closed by the BLM. If so begin your hike on Smokey Mountain Road. If you have a high clearance 4x4 continue down the 4x4 road approximately one mile and park in the wash at the intersection of Mitchell and Coal Bed Canyons. Leave Coal Bed Canyon and continue on foot into Mitchell Canyon. Continue up the Mitchell Canyon wash 1.1 miles to location 37.72769, -111.65747. Leave the wash and hike up the hillside on the right side of the wash. There may be a cairn at the point where you leave the Mitchell Canyon. Continue .1 miles in a NNW direction to a group of red rocks, there should be a cairn here. Bypass the red rocks on their left side. Continue another .25 miles and ascend to the ridge line reaching location 37.73133, -111.65963. There should be cairns helping you reach the top. When you get to the top mark your location so you can return to it on the way back to your car. Continue hiking in a NNW direction 0.7 miles to the arch at 37.73983, -111.66347.
October 13 @ 06:50 PM
Sunset Escalante
October 13 @ 11:00 PM
Cowboy Country Inn
25 South 100 West Escalante, UT, 84726 Hotels.com itinerary: 72063684965780 Suite, Private Bathroom, 2 bedrooms Check-in time starts at 3 PM - midnight The front desk is open during the following times: Monday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information. Check out: 10 am Free cancellation until Oct 6 at 6:00pm (property local time) Downpayment made: $164.19
💰 $164.19 / room
October 14 @ 07:34 AM
Sunrise Escalante
Featured October 14 @ 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Zebra & Tunnel Slot
6.6-mile loop trail, 521 ft elevation gain 22 min drive to trailhead from hotel in Escalante Need to be there mid-morning to have lots of indirect light but no direct sun.
Featured October 14 @ 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Sunset Arch
From Zebra TH about 32 miles south on Hole in the Rock Road (1 hr drive time one way) Hike 1 hr round trip (easy)
October 14 @ 06:49 PM
Sunset Escalante
October 14 @ 11:00 PM
Cowboy Country Inn
25 South 100 West Escalante, UT, 84726 Hotels.com itinerary: 72063684965780 Suite, Private Bathroom, 2 bedrooms Check-in time starts at 3 PM - midnight The front desk is open during the following times: Monday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information. Check out: 10 am Free cancellation until Oct 6 at 6:00pm (property local time) Downpayment made: $164.19
💰 $164.19 / room
October 15 @ 07:35 AM
Sunrise Escalante
Featured October 15 @ 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Egypt 3 (Option 1)
6.4 mi Length 997 ft Elevation gain Loop Only the last drop-off at the end, before heading back, requires canyoneering skills. It can be bypassed.
Featured October 15 @ 08:01 AM - 05:00 PM
Peekabo & Spooky (Option 2)
4.7 mi Length 439 ft Elevation gain Loop
Featured October 15 @ 08:02 AM - 05:00 PM
Broken Bow Arch (Option 3)
6.4mi Length round-trip 692ft Elevation gain 2h 33m Estimated time Walk through ankle-deep water at times. If doing this hike, it would be a good idea to combine it with sunset arch on the same day. From Escalante it is about 1.5hr to the TH on Hole in the Rock road (48 miles)
Featured October 15 @ 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Devil's Garden
Nice sunset location on the side of the road. Little walking required.
October 15 @ 06:47 PM
Sunset Escalante
October 15 @ 11:00 PM
Cowboy Country Inn
25 South 100 West Escalante, UT, 84726 Hotels.com itinerary: 72063684965780 Suite, Private Bathroom, 2 bedrooms Check-in time starts at 3 PM - midnight The front desk is open during the following times: Monday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information. Check out: 10 am Free cancellation until Oct 6 at 6:00pm (property local time) Downpayment made: $164.19
💰 $164.19 / room
October 16 @ 07:36 AM
Sunrise Escalante
Featured October 16 @ 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Calf Creek Falls
6.1 mi Length 531 ft Elevation gain 2h 17 m Estimated time Out and Back Bring Tripod
October 16 @ 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Drive to Boulder (15 min)
Short drive to Boulder and check into hotel
October 16 @ 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Drive to Waterpocket Fold (1.5 hrs)
From Boulder, UT to Strike Valley Overlook TH Scenic Drive
Featured October 16 @ 03:00 PM - 06:45 PM
Strike Valley Overlook
4WD Drive to the TH Short hike up to the Strike Valley Overlook
October 16 @ 06:45 PM
Sunset Boulder
October 16 @ 08:30 PM
Hell's Backbone Grill
20 UT-12 Boulder, UT 84716 Indoor Dining Reservation Your reservation can be rescheduled or canceled up to 3 days before the time of the reservation. In the event of a no-show or late cancellation, you will be subject to a fee of $25.00 per person charged to the payment method used to secure this reservation.
October 16 @ 11:00 PM
Pole's Place Boulder
Check in as early as possible at 2 pm
💰 $140.00 / room
October 17 @ 07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Drive to Cottonwood Canyon Road (1.5 hrs)
Leave early. This will be a long day driving. Most of it is scenic, though
October 17 @ 07:37 AM
Sunrise Boulder
Featured October 17 @ 08:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Cottonwood Canyon Road
Drive through scenic Cottonwood Canyon Road Total drive time without stops: 2 hrs (45 miles) Dirt road, impassable when wet. Lots of roadside stops for pictures.
October 17 @ 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Drive to Wire Pass (0.5 hrs)
Featured October 17 @ 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Wire Pass
3.4-mile hike round trip to Buckskin Gulch confluence. This is one of the darkest slot canyons. Need to leave Wire Pass around 1:30 pm so there is enough time to explore White Pocket. May have to skip it depending on how much time was spent at Cottonwood Canyon Road.
Featured October 17 @ 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
White Pocket
1.2-mile round-trip. Explore at your leisure; there is not really a trail.
October 17 @ 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Drive to South Coyote Buttes (0.75 hrs)
High adrenaline drive at dusk through deep sand and darkness.
Featured October 18 @ 07:00 AM - 10:00 AM
South Coyote Buttes
Permit from Chris required No marked trails. Requires a 0.5 mile hike through deep sand before sunrise to get there.
Featured October 18 @ 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Horseshoe Bend
1.5mi Length 137ft Elevation gain 34m Estimated time Out & back TOURIST TRAP
Featured October 18 @ 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Nipple Bench
Sunset location behind the hotel in Glen Canyon Recreation Area
October 18 @ 06:45 PM
Sunset Big Water
Featured October 19 @ 05:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Wahweap Hoodoos
8.1mi Length 259ft Elevation gain Leave 2.5 hours before sunrise Headlamps required
October 19 @ 07:38 AM
Sunrise Big Water
October 19 @ 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Drive to Las Vegas (1 hr)
October 19 @ 11:00 PM
Luxor Las Vegas
3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV, 89119 Hotels.com itinerary: 72064353850519 2 Queen Beds Check-in time starts at 3 PM - midnight Check out: 11 am Free cancellation until Oct 16 at 12:01 am (property local time) Parking $20 per night Downpayment made: $69.77
💰 $120.79 / room
October 20 @ 09:30 AM
Rental Car Drop-off
Drop-off: Oct 20, 2025 9:30am Alamo - Standard Elite SUV Unlimited mileage Additional Driver Included All Additional drivers must be present at the time of pick-up. Booked through Costco
October 20 @ 11:55 AM - 11:35 PM
Flight to FLL
FLIGHT # 2166 DEPARTS LAS 11:55AM ARRIVES DAL 04:40PM FLIGHT # 4698 DEPARTS DAL 08:00PM ARRIVES FLL 11:35PM