Moab Hiking, Rappelling, and Off Road Weekend

Today begins at 7am at our Rendezvous Hotel in Salt Lake City, UT. We’ve got A LOT to do today, so 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 a quick orientation to follow. (No trust falls, we promise.) We’ll then hop into the SHE-nanigan Shuttle for the 4-hour private transfer to Moab and the parks.

We won’t waste any time as we shimmy into our daypacks and slather on chapstick to explore three gorgeous trails at Canyonlands National Park. Our trek includes thoughtfully placed cairns, breathtaking desert views, and a hot debate about the mystery of Upheaval Dome.

Once we’re good and sweaty, we’ll unpack and relax at our Explorer Chick House. This oasis is home for the next 4 days with views of rocky mesas and the colorful desert right outside your windows. Did we mention there’s a pool?

Hiking Distance: 5.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 165’
Hiking Time: 3 hours

Transfer Time: 4.5 Hours
Accommodation: Explorer Chick House
Meals: L-D

After we wolf down breakfast, we’ll fill our water bottles and head out to explore some hidden gem slot canyons. Slowly carved by wind and water, these canyons are best explored by scrambling, down-climbing, rappelling, and wading. In just six hours, you’ll strut your stuff over a plethora of rock scrambles and tackle a trio of rappels, with the biggest one soaring at around 130 feet.

Getting spicy pits? This route is perfect for beginners with no experience. Just show up willing to go ALL IN and let gravity do the hard work. Dinosaur tracks, a sweeping secluded arch, and plenty of nature’s own obstacle courses pepper your path through this desert adventure. Watch the sunlight disco-dance on the red rock walls and listen to the cheers of your fellow Explorer Chicks echoing through the canyons. Soak it all in as we enjoy our trail lunch with ridiculous views. 

We’ll enjoy a trail lunch with ridiculous views before wrapping up our canyon adventure and heading back toward Moab. 

This afternoon, we’re heading into town to explore Moab’s funky shops, grab a local brew or mocktail, or wander Main Street with your desert-glow crew. The evening is yours to soak in that iconic Moab energy.  

Rappelling/Canyoneering: 5 miles. 650′ gain.

Canyoneering Time: 6-7 hours

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

Today is gonna feel like a Target run on Mars. After another delicious breakfast, we’ll head into town to gear up for our off-road odyssey. You and your fellow Explorer Chicks are going to master Moab’s slickrock trails and epic rock formations in full-on adventurer style.

Slide into the driver’s seat of a UTV. Get those goggles and helmets on, fasten that seatbelt, and rev your engine. We’ll drive into the mesmerizing red rock landscape like the ultimate desert entourage, discovering artifacts left by early indigenous people, walking across the top of a sandstone arch, stumbling upon dinosaur bones, and becoming a part of Moab’s history.

After a day of slinging dust, we’ll clean up and head into Arches National Park to watch the sun drop it like it’s hot behind the iconic Delicate Arch. She’s been Utah’s superstar since landing on license plates in 1996, and now you’ll see her glowing in golden hour magic. It’s one of those pinch-me desert moments you’ll never forget. 

Hiking Distance:  2.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 629′
Hiking Time: 2.5 hours

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

It’s not over until the airport, baby! We’re heading back to Arches National Park, where the views are so stunning, even the rocks are jealous. Strut your stuff as you hike across sand dunes, beneath sprawling arches, and gaze through the biggest natural windows you’ve ever seen. Snap a few final glamor shots to take this stunning desert beauty back home with you. 

After our hikes, we’ll share sandy hugs and pile in for a heartfelt van karaoke session on the journey back to Salt Lake City. It’s time to harmonize and reminisce. How did 4 days change your whole life?  

Plan evening flight departures after 7pm.

Hiking Distance: 2.7 miles
Elevation Gain: 155′
Hiking Time: 1.5 hours

Transfer Time: 4.5 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.