Moab and Arches National Parks Hiking Weekend

AT A GLANCE

Utah

10 Explorer Chicks

Shared House

Hiking, National Park, US-Based, Weekend

4 Days

3 - Active

Moab Booty Buster

Bust your booty on the best trails in Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. We squeeze a week of activity into a long weekend on this 4 day women’s hiking trip to Moab, Utah.

Your weekend has been carefully curated and “in the field” tested by your Explorer Chick team! We’ve spent YEARS playing in this outdoor mecca in the desert. You’ll squeeze in some serious ground over the course of a long weekend working on those hiker booty gains.

Explore six arches in one hiking trail to discover the namesake of Arches National Park. Witness the power of wind as you trek among iconic red rock formations where over 2,000 arches have been documented. Descend down layers of red, pink, brown, and white sandstone to enjoy a well-earned lunch on the White Rim of the Colorado River.

Wander through red rock slot canyons, among sandstone hoodoos, and across wind-eroded plains in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. Feel like you’re on a desert planet as you admire the vast and desolately beautiful landscapes.

Catch an unforgettable sunrise at Deadhorse Point State Park as you sip your coffee and munch on your breakfast. Next, gear up and hit the trail in Canyonlands to conquer the steepest trail in the park. (You’ve got this!)

You better believe we wouldn’t let you miss this! Your reward after a brief hike? One of the most famous geological structures in the world. Gaze in awe at some of Mama Nature’s best work before taking your turn to pose in the photo op sweet spot.

Every day, expect to be challenged by a new trail, and a new horizon, and new friends. Your thighs will sing every day as you walk a new hiking trail, admire a new desert horizon, and conquer a new national park!

Your heart will swoon every night as you kick off your dusty hiking boots, share bad jokes, and enjoy fresh-made meals in the Explorer Chick lodging. We’ll enjoy the occasional meal out and even squeeze in some time for you to meander and shop in the funky town of Moab. Your weekend of epic Moab hikes begins with an easy rendezvous at a Salt Lake City airport hotel—we take care of all the transportation from there!

(Phew, did we mention this is all going down in four days?!)

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Itinerary

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Day 1 - Arches National Park

Your day begins at 8:00am at our Rendezvous Hotel located in Salt Lake City, UT. Be sure to eat a hearty breakfast before meeting up with the group. You’ll be greeted by your Explorer Chick Guides in the morning with an official orientation to follow. We’ll then hop into our Explorer Chick Private Transport for our 4 hour transfer to Moab and the surrounding National Parks.

We won’t waste any time today as throw on our daypacks and hit the trails in Arches National Park. You’ll wander your way between red sandstone walls and up massive rock formations seeking out the some of the 2,000 arches in Arches National Park. You’ll look up in awe at the longest arch in the United States, stand under picture perfect arches eroded through time by wind, and soak in your first taste of the Utah Desert Sun.

We’ll unpack at our Explorer Chick House for the next 4 days with views of the rocky mesas and red desert right out our windows.

Distance: 5 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,069’
Time: 3 – 3.5 hours

Accommodation: Explorer Chick House
Meals: L-D

Day 2 - Canyonlands National Park: Needles District

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll lace up our hiking boots and begin our weekend of Moab hikes by exploring one of Explorer Chick’s favorite trails in Canyonlands National Park. (Hint: You won’t find it listed as a “best” online!) We’ll navigate portions of desert slick rock where the trail is only marked by scattered cairns. We’ll hike among towering sandstone pillars that jut straight out of the ground. We’ll squeeze through a labyrinth of narrow slot canyons to view desert landscapes that seem to belong on a different planet. We’ll bask in the sun while eating our trail lunch with panoramic views. Along the trail keep your eyes peeled for hidden caves, lizards, pre-historic fossils, and your desert glamour shot.

On the way back to our Explorer Chick House, we’ll make a stop at one of the best preserved petroglyph sites in Utah. Hundreds of petroglyphs puzzle historians as they attempt to decipher stories from centuries ago.

Distance: 11.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,935′
Time: 6-7 hours

Accommodation: Explorer Chick House
Meals: B-L-D

Day 3 - Deadhorse and Canyonlands: Island in the Sky

We’ll have an extra early morning today, but it’ll be worth it as you view the sunrise from the edge of Dead Horse Point State Park. Munch on your breakfast and sip your coffee as the sun paints her colors across the sky.

After an unforgettable sunrise, we’ll head over to Canyonlands National Park to tackle the steepest trail in the park. We’ll descend over 1,500 feet in 2.7 miles to the canyon plateau below where we’ll be greeted by the best lunch spot in the park. Chances are, we’ll be the only ones around.

A challenging hike back to the canyon rim will take us up the switchbacks along the cliffside working those calves and earning our dinner! After a triumphant finish, we’ll hop back in our van and stop at the best vista viewpoints that the park has to offer. Sweaty, dirty, glamour shots are the best proof of a day well-spent!

Hiking Distance: 4.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,548′
Time: 4-5 hours

Accommodation: Explorer Chick House
Meals: B-L-D

Day 4 - Delicate Arch Hike

We’re saving the most iconic hike for last – Delicate Arch. This picturesque formation has graced Utah license plates since 1996, the Olympic Relay Torch passed under it in 2002, and now you will have the opportunity to stand under the prominent Delicate Arch to snap your glamor shot.

After our final hike, we’ll pack up and say goodbye to the desert as we drive the 4 hours back to Salt Lake City. The memories and red desert dirt on your hiking boots will stay with you for months after you return home.

Plan evening flight departures after 7pm.

Hiking Distance: 2.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 600′
Time: 1.5 hours

Meals: B-L

Explorer Chick reserves the option to modify trip itineraries at the discretion of your tour director as necessary due to weather, conditions, illness, injury, group dynamics, availability, or other unforeseen incidents.

Explorer Chick is an approved and permitted Commercial Operator for Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.

Logistics

Arrival

Airport City: Salt Lake City, Utah (SLC)
Pick Up Location: Rendezvous Hotel
Meeting Time: 8am on Day 1

Departure

Airport City: Salt Lake City, Utah (SLC)
Drop Off Location: Rendezvous Hotel
Return Time: 4pm. Fly out after 7pm on Day 4

You will receive a Travel Guide with all the rendezvous hotel, packing, and additional information you’ll need to prepare for your epic trip.

We require a minimum of 5 Explorer Chicks for this trip. Please confirm your trip is guaranteed before booking airfare.

Activity Level

Rated 3 – ACTIVE

This trip is rated Active because of the length and frequency of hiking for all 4 days as detailed below.

Daily Hikes:

Day 1: Devils Garden. 5 miles. 300’Gain. Sand and light scrambling.
Day 2: Chesler Park/Joint Trail. 11.6 miles. 1,935’ gain.
Day 3: Gooseberry. 4.2 miles. 1,500′ gain. Steep. Challenging if fear of heights.
Day 4: Delicate Arch. 2.9 miles. 900′ gain.

Please consider your ability to meet the physical demands very seriously. It is for the safety of both you and our group. All Explorer Chicks will be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Physical Demands as part of their waiver upon booking.

What's Included

Lodging

4 days/3 nights in a shared house near Moab, UT. Shared 2 Explorer Chicks per room. Each Explorer Chick will have her own king, queen, double, twin, or bunk bed. Beds selected at random. Equipped with laundry machines.

Activities

Entrance and commercial permit fees to all National Parks and public lands
All activities as outlined in the itinerary

Meals

All meals as indicated in itinerary: B-3, L-4, D-3
Gratuities for included meals.

Practical

Professional leadership team with 2 Explorer Chick Guides
A detailed Travel Guide with everything you need to know for your trip
The freedom to enjoy your vacation and mindlessly wander!

Not Included

Rendezvous or Departure hotels
Airfare
Airport Transportation
Alcoholic beverages
Travel Insurance
Meals exclusive of itineraries
Costs for additional activities
Gratuity for your Explorer Chick Guides

More from Moab

💭Ever scroll through Instagram and see amazing women on epic adventures, and a tiny voice whispers, “Maybe someday?”

This 4 day Moab and Arches National Parks Hiking Weekend is the perfect adventure to get started.

🥾You’ll hike the best trails in Arches National Park, with supportive guides by your side. Think towering red rocks, standing under the iconic Delicate Arch, and new besties cheering you on.

😍Forget crowded tourist spots! You’re venturing into the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park to explore rock scrambles and slot canyons that’ll make you feel like a real explorer.

🍳Ditch those sad desk lunches! Your awesome Explorer Chick guides will whip up gourmet breakfasts and lunches to keep you energized for epic hikes.

🌅Sunrises That Steal Your Breath Away: Hot coffee in hand, you witness the sunrise at Deadhorse State Park as the sky explodes with a million colors. This is a memory you’ll cherish forever.

✅A 100% Stress-Free Escape! You just show up, lace up your boots, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure.

Ready to stop waiting for “someday” to turn your dream into a reality?

💬Comment “Moab” and I’ll send you the trip deets!

🗓May 2 - 5
🗓May 30 - June 2
🗓Sept 26 - 29
🗓Oct 3-6
🗓Oct 31 - Nov 3
🗓Nov (7-10), (14-17), (21-24)
🗓Dec 29 - Jan 1

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“You don’t have to lift a finger, just your feet.” - Explorer Chick Monika

💗This trip is all about you.

When was the last time someone else took care of YOU?

Your expert guides will cater to your every need and even throw in some sneaky surprises along the way.🎁

✋No planning, cooking, organizing excursions, or even driving for you. We got you covered, sis!

“I explored Arches and Canyonlands National Parks solo with 6 other women and two fabulous guides, Katie and Kayla.

I felt immediately comfortable with our group and found it very rewarding and retreat like.

We hiked, we karaoke, we laughed, and we did the challenging things; it was so worth it.

This company makes great lady adventures, you will not regret this trip. Loved it!” - Monika

Join the fun in Moab:
🗓May 2 - 4
🗓May 30 - June 2
🗓Oct 31 - Nov 3
🗓Nov (7-10) (14 - 17) (21 - 24)
🗓Dec 29 - Jan 1

🔗Link in bio to save your spot

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📣There’s still room for you to join our Moab adventure from February 29 to March 3.

🥾Explore Arches National Park
😍Hike your way through Canyonlands National Park
🛍Soak up the charm of Moab’s quaint town
☀️Sunrise breakfast at Dead Horse State Park
🏠Cozy condo with a relaxing hot tub
✅Meals, park fees, and transportation while on tour are included!

✈️And the best part? No need to stress about planning or details. Just pack your bag and meet us in Salt Lake City.

💬Comment “Moab,” and I’ll send you all the trip info!

#Explorerchickmoab #Explorerchick #Easydoesntchangeyou #beautahful #moabutah #utahhiking #utahoutdoors

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🤔 So what exactly is a Slot Canyon?

👉They’re narrow, towering canyons, taller and deeper than they are wide. Over time, rushing water and flash floods carve narrow, winding passages through soft rock, often sandstone.

😬 Are they safe? Yes! With proper prep, gear, knowledge, and guides. Always check the local weather and flash flood risks before entering.

🥾 Slots are a blast to navigate! Crawl, rappel, and slide through a maze of rock passages.

😍 Slot canyons are a visual masterpiece! Light streams down, dancing in vibrant hues on the striped rock walls. Mesmerizing patterns unveil a breathtaking canvas of colors. (Perfect photogenic backgrounds for your new profile pic! 📸)

Discover the magic of slot canyons on these trips:
⭐️ Moab Hiking & National Parks: Explore a slot canyon in Canyonlands
⭐️ Moab Multisport: Rappel down a thrilling slot canyon
⭐️ Zion & Bryce Hiking & Glamping: Descend a slot canyon and hike the Narrows
⭐️ Utah National Parks Road Trip: Traverse some of the narrowest & most amazing canyons in the world!
⭐️ Jordan: Climb waterfalls in a slot canyon that leads to the Dead Sea!

💬 Have you explored a slot canyon? Share it in the comments!

#Explorerchick #Slotcanyon #Explorerchickutah #beautahful #utahhiking #ExplorerChickMoab #Explorerchickzion

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“💗The best part of the trip was not having to worry about any of the logistics and just focusing on having fun.

Every day was incredibly organized and packed with adventure.

Our guides were knowledgeable, fun, and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable, well hydrated and well fed.

They were also incredibly supportive for all skill levels, giving different options and levels of adventure so everyone would have a great experience.

Explorer Chick was a great way to go on a travel adventure with other strong women.”
- Explorer Chick Shaina

🙌A carefree adventure where you don’t have to worry bout a thang? We’re all in!

Come join the fun this spring in Moab. ✈️Just land in Salt Lake City, and we’ll take it from there!

🗓Feb 29 - March 3
🗓March 7 - 10
🗓April (11 - 14) (18 - 21)

💬Comment Moab below and I’ll send you all the deets!

#ExplorerChickMoab #Solotravel #ExplorerChick #ArchesNationalPark #Hikingtrip #Girlstrip #Moab

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🤩 This could be you… gawking at the jaw dropping beauty of Moab next month with your new best friends🤗

🗓️ We’ve got TWO spots for Nov (9-12)
🎉Or ring in the new year with us Dec 29-Jan 1.

🔗 in bio!

#ExplorerChick #WomenWhoTravel #AmongTheWild #IdHikeThat #WanderWomen #AdventureTravel #OutdoorWomen #EasyDoesntChangeYou #WomenWhoHike #WomenTravelingTogether #WildernessExplorer #WeAreExplorerChick #HikingCulture #HikeLikeAWomen #SheIsNotLost #WomenWhoExplore #WeAreNature #WomenSupportingWomen #HikingTips #PositiveMindset #OutdoorTherapy #NatureTherapy #BucketListTrip #BucketListTravel #explorerchickmoab #beautahful #archesnationalpark #canyonlandsnationalpark

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🚨 THIS AREA has the most arches in the US👇

📍Moab, Utah! Arches National Park has over 2,000 cataloged arches!

But what`s super impressive? In order for these stunning sandstone arches to form, super-specific conditions must align.

3⃣ key ingredients are needed for these geological wonders: The right kind of rock layers, cracks running in parallel lines making fins, then add in JUST the right amount of rain to start eroding those holes!.... Annnd no earthquakes 😂.

📏The smallest arches are officially counted when they are 3 ft wide, and the largest arch in the park clocks in at 306 ft wide (Landscape Arch is the 4th largest geological arch in the WORLD!)

🥾 We`ve got room for you to join us in Moab! Let`s hike Arches and Canyonlands NP, hunting down ALL the picturesque arches on the Activity Level 3 adventure!

🗓 Oct (19-22) 2 SPOTS LEFT
🗓 Nov (9-12) 5 SPOTS LEFT
🗓 Dec (29) - Jan (1) 3 SPOTS LEFT

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Make sure that for every sunrise you pull for work, you set aside time for one like THIS.

And we’ll bring the hot coffee. ☕️

ExplorerChick #WomenWhoTravel #AmongTheWild #IdHikeThat #WanderWomen #AdventureTravel #OutdoorWomen #EasyDoesntChangeYou #WomenWhoHike #WomenTravelingTogether #WildernessExplorer #WeAreExplorerChick #HikingCulture #HikeLikeAWomen #SheIsNotLost #WomenWhoExplore #WeAreNature #WomenSupportingWomen #HikingTips #PositiveMindset #OutdoorTherapy #NatureTherapy #BucketListTrip #BucketListTravel ⁠ #sunrise #earlymorning #explorerchickmoab #moab #beautahful #deadhorsepointstatepark

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WHAT TO EXPECT when you sign up solo:

⏰ Sure, the first 20 minutes might feel a lil awkward with learning (and then forgetting) everyone`s names and settling in. But just give it an hour and BOOM! You`ll be laughing, bonding, and feeling like lifelong friends fast, we promise.

💁‍♀️ Take it from Explorer Chick Kim, who just rolled solo to Moab for four days of hiking through Arches and Canyonlands: 👇

⭐️ "I just went on my first solo hiking trip ever, and I`d do it again and again. It was the trip of a LIFETIME in Moab with Mary & Kayla as the guides. Because of this trip, I am forever changed!" ⭐️

❤️ Drop a heart in the comments if you`ve ever traveled solo! 👇

#ExplorerChick #WomenWhoTravel #AmongTheWild #IdHikeThat #WanderWomen #AdventureTravel #OutdoorWomen #EasyDoesntChangeYou #WomenWhoHike #WomenTravelingTogether #WildernessExplorer #WeAreExplorerChick #HikingCulture #HikeLikeAWomen #SheIsNotLost #WomenWhoExplore #WeAreNature #PositiveMindset #OutdoorTherapy #NatureTherapy #BucketListTrip #BucketListTravel ⁠#delicatearch #moab #findyourpark #archesnationalpark #canyonlands #explorerchickmoab

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