All Trips > Utah > Utah Ultimate National Parks Hiking Road Trip Utah Ultimate National Parks Hiking Road Trip Choose Your Dates AT A GLANCE Utah 10 Explorer Chicks Shared House, Glamping Hiking, National Park, US-Based 8 Days 4 - Highly Active Physical demand level for this trip Start your Fem-gines Photos Itinerary Logistics Activity Level What's Included Choose Your Dates Share Start your Fem-gines Get that epic sing-along mix tape ready! It’s here: Your 8-day ultimate Utah National Parks Road Trip! Ramble across southwest Utah on our women’s hiking trip to some of Utah’s most popular national parks and beyond. This isn’t that painful family road trip when Dad only allowed one pee break per state line. No way, Explorer Chick. Climb on into our Explorer Chick SHE-nanigan Shuttle with a gaggle of your newest girlfriends. Singalongs and snacks are strongly encouraged before lacing up dirty boots to hike the dusty trails of four of Utah’s national parks. Rise to the challenge of a new trail, before a new horizon, with new friends who encourage your magic. Wander in disbelief as you hike above and below the giants in Zion Canyon. Siren your soul among the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon. Marvel the muscle of water cutting through the Arches. Hike up your big girl Lycra as you clamber through corkscrew slot canyons and descend layers of red, pink, brown, and white sandstone. Along the way, you’ll be led by some of the best female guides in the business. They’ll be with you every step, ensuring your trip is seamless and unforgettable. Explorer Chick prides itself in curating trips for women who live an active, healthy lifestyle. We tackle the big climbs, the long trails, the bucket lists, and the uncomfortable — and your guides and Explorer Chick sisters will be there supporting you the whole way. No tent camping this trip. Kick off your dusty hiking boots, howl at bad jokes, and settle into our shared digs (dreamy glamping and yurts, anyone?). We’ll feed your gremlin belly with a mix of fresh-made meals and dining out – including an insane lunchtime stop along the White Rim of the Colorado River in Canyonlands. Start your fem-gines for this epic Utah National Parks Road Trip. It’s gonna be an unforgettable ride. Photos Itinerary Expand All Days Day 1 - Welcome to Utah Be sure to eat a gluttonous breakfast before meeting your group at 8:00am at our Rendezvous Hotel in Salt Lake City. You’ll be greeted by your Explorer Chick Guides with an official orientation to follow. We’ll then hop into our Explorer Chick Shuttle for a 4 hour transfer to Moab and the surrounding National Parks. Dolly Parton and Wilson Phillips singalongs are encouraged! It’s a biggie drive, but we’re still getting our hike on. Throw on your daypack to walk a favorite trail surrounded by giant towers with views of the Colorado River. Though it sits outside of the National Parks, the trail is crazy-spectacular. We’ll then unpack at our Explorer Chick House for the next 3 days with views of the rocky mesas and red desert right out our windows. Distance: 4.4 miles Elevation Gain: 1,653′ Hiking Time: 3 hours Transfer Time: 4 hours Accommodation: Explorer Chick House (Night 1 of 3) Meals: L-D Day 2 - Dead Horse Point State Park and Canyonlands National Park It’s an extra early morning to snag the sunrise from the edge of Dead Horse Point State Park. Munch your breakfast and sip your coffee as the light wakes up the sky. After an unforgettable sunrise, we’ll head over to Canyonlands National Park to tackle the steepest trail in the park – descending over 1,500 feet across 2.7 miles to the canyon plateau aka the best lunch spot in the park. We’ll likely be the only ones around as we feast like mighty She-Wolves. An intense hike back to the canyon rim will blast us up switchbacks along the cliffside – work those calves and earn that dinner! After a triumphant finish, we’ll hop back in our SHE-nanigan Shuttle and pause at the best vista viewpoints the park has to offer. Commence sweaty glamour shots. Hiking Distance: 5.4 miles Elevation Gain: 1,548′ Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Accommodation: Explorer Chick House (Night 2 of 3) Meals: B-L-D Day 3 - Exploring Arches National Park and the Iconic Delicate Arch We’ll take our time exploring Arches National Park, with frequent shuttle stops to enjoy killer overlooks and trails – we’ll even stop to do a Boomerang of you chasing a tumbleweed. We’ll wander between red sandstone walls and up massive rock formations seeking out some of the 2,000 arches in the National Park. Look up and geek out as you stand beneath picture perfect arches shaped by the same wind that’s wicking your sweat. The most iconic hike is saved for sunset – Delicate Arch. There are no words to describe the glow of the Arch as the sun sets on our long day. We’ll gather in the “bowl” to perch in awe (and snap a bajillion Glamour Shots). Hiking Distance: Varies 5-10 miles Elevation Gain: Varies 1,000-2,000′ Hiking Time: All day Accommodation: Explorer Chick House (Night 3 of 3) Meals: B-L-D Day 4 - Slot Canyons and Goblin Valley We’ll hit the road first thing to travel to the San Rafael Swell area and slay our first slot canyon. A quick hike up a wash brings us to a canyon with towering walls. Run your hand along the waves etched in the walls by water and time. Nosh a picnic and marvel/giggle at the lesser known (but blatantly phallic) Goblin Valley State Park. Suggestive modeling is expected. After countless “That’s What She Said” jokes, we’ll make our way to Escalante via one of the world’s most scenic roads – Highway 12. Over the next 3 hours, we’ll drive through Capital Reef National Park and cross over the remote Henry Mountains, leaving time for plenty of overlook stop offs. Then it’s full on Yurt Life for the next 2 nights! Hiking Distance: 8 miles Elevation Gain: 787′ Hiking Time: 4 hours Transfer time: 2 Hours + 3 Hours Accommodation: Shared Yurts (Night 1 of 2) Meals: B-L-D Day 5 - Escalante and more Slot Canyons Hike through the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument admiring the work of millions of years of erosion. Yesterday’s journey was a mere appetizer compared to today’s slot canyons. The sliding walls and pockets of the corkscrew slot canyon will feel like a total peyote trip. We return early afternoon to kick it at our Yurts. Read a book in a hanging lounger, take a nap, or bust out some wine. We can always tack on another hike Hiking Distance: 3.5 miles Elevation Gain: 738′ Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Transfer time: 2 Hours + 3 Hours Accommodation: Shared Yurts (Night 2 of 2) Meals: B-L-D Day 6 - The Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon Get ready for National Park #3! Crush the Fairyland Loop with its towering hoodoos and etched rock. Roar like Mufassa as you take in the Bryce Amphitheater from the top. Next stop – Instagram worthy Glamping tents. We’ll shake up dinner with an hour wagon ride followed by a Cowgirl Style Dutch oven meal. Hiking Distance: 8 miles Elevation Gain: 1,545′ Hiking Time: 5 hours Transfer time: 1 Hour + 1.5 Hours Accommodation: Shared Glamping Tents (Night 1 of 2) Meals: B-L-D Day 7 - Zion National Park Hiking Zion teleports you to a different world. Towering cliffs rise above you, making you forget how many consecutive days you’ve worn that underwear. You’ll jump right into the action hiking your booty right on to the top. Yes, you’ll ascend all 21 of Walter’s Wiggles to reach Scout Lookout. We’ll take a breather to sit in the stillness and take in the panoramic views of Zion Canyon and Virgin River before descending the trail to the series of natural pools and streams that make up the Upper and Lower Emerald Pools. Canyon views followed by an oasis? PINCH ME! After our climb down, we’ll squeeze in as much trail time as we can before hopping our shuttle back to our luxurious Glamping Digs. Hiking Distance: 6.29 miles Elevation Gain: 1,650′ Hiking Time: 4.5 – 5 hours Accommodation: Shared Glamping Tents (Night 2 of 2) Meals: B-L-D Day 8 - The Narrows and Farewell Utah Hold those tears back – we have one last epic hike! But today we’re exploring below the walls as we trek in the Virgin River. As the narrowest section of the canyon, the water levels can get deep, forcing intrepid Explorer Chicks to go for a swim. SOAK IT ALL IN GIRL! You earned this high after 8 days of gnarly hikes, belly laughs, and new friendships. We’ll hug it up and roll out to drive the 4:30 hours back to Salt Lake City. The courage in your heart and stank in your boots will buoy you until your next Explorer Chick adventure. Plan evening flight departures after 9pm. Hiking Distance: 5 miles Hiking Time: 5 hours Transfer time: 4:30 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, or other unforeseen incidents. 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: Plan to fly out after 9pm on Day 8 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 4 – HIGHLY ACTIVE This trip is rated as Highly Active because of the daily hiking over the course of 8 days and the length of several of the hikes. Gooseberry Trail in Canyonlands may prove challenging if you have a fear of heights. Slot canyons may prove a challenge if you get claustrophobic. Your guide and Explorer Chick sisters will support you the whole way. In some cases, your guides can provide alternative hikes. Daily Hikes: Day 1: Fisher Towers 4.4 miles. 1,653′ gain. Day 2: Gooseberry. 4.2 miles. 1,500′ gain. Day 3: Varied Mileage 5-10 miles. Day 4: Wild Little Horse Canyon. 8 miles. 787′ gain. Day 5: Peek-a-Boo/Spooky Gulch 3.5 miles. 738′ gain. Day 6: Fairyland Loop 8.3 miles. 545′ gain. Day 7: Scout Lookout: 6.29 miles. 1,650′ gain. Day 8: Narrows: 4-5 miles. Plus, optional side hikes of varying distances/elevation. 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. Read more about our Activity Levels. What's Included Lodging 3 Nights in Townhomes equipped with all the comforts of home including laundry. Shared 2 per room. Each Explorer Chick will have her own king, queen, double, twin, or bunk bed. Beds selected at random. Equipped with laundry with access to a pool and hot tub. 2 Nights in drool-worthy Yurts with kitchenettes and an ensuite bathroom. Shared 5 per Yurt. 2 Nights in the cutest Glamping tents with electricity, heat, and a lovely porch. Access to a pool, hot tub, showers, and coin-op laundry. Shared 2 per tent. 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-7, L-8, D-7 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 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, or other unforeseen incidents. More from Utah 🚨 You HAVE to hike one of these in Utah:🤩 A slot canyon!🛝 They bring out the child in ya (anyone remember the mazey tubes of Discovery Zone?!), but not all slot canyons have to be a tight squeeze!🤔 So what officially designates something a slot canyon? Any canyon that is deeper than it is wide! And Utah is FULL of these bad boys, including the famed Narrows in Zion. This beast clocks in at 16 miles long, making it one of the longest slot canyons in the world! 🏆 🌎⏰ TWO spots left on the Ultimate Utah Roadtrip Adventures, where we`re diving into ALL the canyons Utah has to offer! Link in bio to snag a spot in the she-nanigan van! 🚘🗓 October (22-29th)✈ Fly in/out of SLC#ExplorerChick #WomenWhoTravel #AmongTheWild #IdHikeThat #WanderWomen #AdventureTravel #OutdoorWomen #EasyDoesntChangeYou #WomenWhoHike #WildernessExplorer #WeAreExplorerChick #HikingCulture #HikeLikeAWomen #SheIsNotLost #WomenWhoExplore #WeAreNature #WomenSupportingWomen #HikingTips #BucketListTrip #BucketListTravel #beautahful #findyourpark #parkchasers #grandstaircaseescalante #utahisrad #slotcanyon #canyoneering #zionnationalpark #thenarrows #explorerchickutah Open 💭What does your PERFECT day look like? 📸 Picture this...☕️Your morning starts with hot coffee gazing out at Dead Horse State Park as the sun paints the sky pink!🥾You and your new adventure besties bond over boob sweat and new inside jokes while hiking Canyonlands National Park`s BEST trail. You snap a gazillion pics because you can`t believe a place this beautiful exists!🤳😊You end your day with the best burger of your life and a refreshing local brew in Moab, talking with your new friends about what an AMAZING day you shared.🤩AND THAT`S JUST the first day of your 8-day Utah National Parks Road Trip Adventure! 🚗 We`ll explore Arches, Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands and much more!🗓 Trip Dates: April 17-24 📣CONFIRMED Oct 2-9Oct 22-29🔗 in bio to snag a spot on the she-nanigan shuttle for beaUTAHful moments with new friends!#explorerchick #ExplorerChickAdventureCo #easydoesntchangeyou #weareexplorerchick #findyourpark #nps #parkchaser #SheIsNotLost #WomenSupportingWomen #FindYourPark #Utah #NationalParkLife #NPS #HikeUtah #BeaUtahFul #exploreutah #VisitUtah #Bucketlisthikes #Utahisrad #Amongthewild #sheisnotlost #zionnarrows #zionnationalpark #womenshikinggroup #womenwhohike #canyoneering #slotcanyon #delicatearch #mighty5 #explorerchickutah Open 🫣 “Peek A Boooo!” Come play in the tunnels, nooks and crannies of a slot canyon, just like the desert light, bouncing off the walls creating shadows.Re discover your inner child with Explorer Chick.🤣 Come belly laugh.🤪 Join in on #SHE-nanigans.🕵️ Explore new places.When was the last time you laughed so hard you peed your pants, or played like a kid, or felt beautifully small and full of wonder?Let us know below! 👇#explorerchicks #easydoesntchangeyou #slotcanyons #peekaboo #shenanigans #beautahful #exploreutah #sheisnotlost #amongthewild #womensupportingwomen #getoutside #findyourinnerchild #grandstaircaseescalante #explorerchickutah Open Load More In Her Words Norice R. ★★★★★ We had a wonderful eight day trip to Utah and visited the five national parks seeing many wonderful places. I highly recommend this trip and our amazing guides Kat and Kirstie. They were professional, friendly, caring and very full of facts and adventures at each location. I would score the whole trip a 100/100!!!Gina P. ★★★★★ Goddesses are in the details on this Utah trek! From the first morning meet up to our final goodbye circle, all our needs-- even the ones we didn't know we had--were taken care of by our phenonemal and accommodating guides Kirstie and Anna, who planned special little surprises along the way. We hiked some awe-inspiring terrain, jumped down some canyon walls, ate incredibly well (special shout out to Kristie and Anna's mad charcuterie skills), slept soundly in our tents and made friends along the way. Run, don't walk, to the the Book Now! button and reserve yourself a space on this amazing and unforgettable trip!Wendy H. ★★★★★ Who knew Utah was so magnificient? Zion and Bryce Canyon can't be described with words or pictures. Christina and Savannah were so knowledgeable, professional, friendly and made this trip a success. I would recommended it 100%.Rachel H. ★★★★★ The Utah National Parks Hiking Tour with Explorer Chich was incredible. So much was packed into 8 days - 5 national parks, 1 national monument, 2 state parks, 2 slot canyons, with plenty of time for relaxing in between. The hikes were all challenging, but all doable. Our 2 guides - Christina and Kat were amazing. They worked well together to plan and execute this trip, and they were supportive the whole way, changing plans when there was an obstacle, always feeding us well, providing advice and assistance when needed. I was nervous about this trip because I didn't know anyone in the group before going, but that was the same for 7 out of the 10 ladies on the trip. I couldn't have asked for a better group of ladies - we all clicked, found common interests, shared laughs and tears, and I was truly sad to say goodbye to them at the end of the trip. I'd definitely book this trip again, and I'd recommend Explorer Chick to any lady interested in adventure travels.Vrushali K. ★★★★★ Just back from Moab, Utah trip with Explorer Chicks Co. This was my 4th trip with EC and frankly the best! Still high from the trip. " Life elevated" ;)We had the most patient, adventurous, knowledgeable , fun and goofy guides - Anna and Erin who made this trip so special for us. Loved our women gang of 9 and made friends for a lifetime. Highlight was the surprise element thrown in (not disclosing it 😉 )So excited for my future trips with EC and fingers crossed if I can only and only have Anna and Erin as guides . Hike on!Patty M. ★★★★★ I had an amazing time on the June 2-5 Zion/Bryce Canyon hiking trip led by Lindsey and Savannah. They were fabulous guides - friendly, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, organized and timely. They also prepared delicious lunches! It was great being with a group of women who loved nature and were inspired by the magical landscapes that we kept finding around every corner! I would absolutely recommend this trip for anyone looking to meet new people and share in the beauty of Southwest Utah!Ashley S. ★★★★★ I just did the Moab, Utah trip and experienced Arches and Canyonlands National Park. The trip was amazing and I want to book another right now! Kirstie and Karen were amazing guides and the food was awesome.C R. ★★★★★ Awesome trip to Moab, Utah. Seamlessly organized Guides were amazing! Such a wonderful experience.Kelly R. ★★★★★ Had an amazing eight days on the Utah Hiking Trip! Anya and Lindsey were our guides, and they could not have done a better job. Everything about the trip was honestly perfect, I am so glad I decided to do it! It was even better than I imagined it would be. I think all of us grew in some way over the course of our trip. I am already thinking about what Explorer Chick trip to do next!Marcela T. ★★★★★ If you’re chick looking to find yourself just like I was, this crew got you covered. Lauren and Anna were our most amazing guides (friendly, funny, helpful, thoughtful,…) and without them this trip would have not been the same. I look forward to yearly adventures with this crew and the women I met and lived for almost 4 days in Moab, Utah, hiking the Arches National Park.Some details:- follow the itinerary. They have everything you will need during this trip.- dietary restrictions? Just let them know. Lauren and Anna aways made sure gluten free and dairy free options were available, a huge plus for me.- hotel/condo: so good. I absolutely loved the condo we stayed in, which was an Airbnb. Two condos accommodated 5 chicks+ each. Beautiful, clean, coffee available, comfortable and cozy. LOVED IT!- scared of the adventure? There is room to do what you feel comfortable with, never a second of pressure. If anything, there is lots of encouragement and support to do what you want, including time to take a break, explorer the city as well.- lastly, bring you and who you are. Meeting other women who are in this journey together only makes things that much better.Thank you Lauren and Anna! I loved our time in the Old Trusty between hikes and our home, and our entire time together!Sara G. ★★★★★ I went on a trip to Moab, UT this past April (2017). It was one of the best trips I have ever been on! I waned to explore the parks in Utah, but didn't feel confident doing it alone. I found Explorer Chick and am so glad I did. The whole trip was so much fun and we got to see and do so much. Nikki & Becca were the best guides I could've asked for and I had so much fun with the the other girls on the trip! I had such a great time that I am already booked on another trip next year and will definitely continue to travel with Explorer Chick in the future! 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