Hiking Utah’s Majestic Parks

Hikers work their way along a trail that runs between the majestic, towering rock structures of the national park in Utag - Hiking Utah's Majestic Parks - Adventures in Good Company

Hiking Utah’s Majestic Parks with Adventures in Good Company

Southern Utah is home to some of the most well-known National Parks, State Parks, and National Monuments, each with its own special magic and unique attractions. Zion National Park is famous for its soaring red Navajo Sandstone cliffs. Nearby Bryce Canyon is a testimonial to the erosive power of ice and rainwater, carving its colorful limestone into windows, fins, and soaring spires called hoodoos. Capitol Reef is a monument to the amazing power of uplift. Snow Canyon offers a strikingly fragile and unique desert environment, all provided by multiple volcanic eruptions in the areas tens of thousands of years ago. While we need to drive between parks (on some of the most scenic highways you will ever have the pleasure to drive on), this is not primarily a driving trip. We will hike between 3 and 6 hours daily and see each park as only hikers can.

Push yourself with a challenging hiking trip

We have rated this trip as a 3 because of the choice of a longer and shorter hike on most days. This trip is a great choice for women in very good physical condition with some hiking experience who are looking for hiking, some of it challenging, in a desert environment. Prior to beginning the trip, participants should be engaged in aerobic conditioning such as walking vigorously up hills, jogging, or stair stepping for 30 – 45 minutes at least 3 – 4 times a week. If you are planning on the longer hikes, we recommend aerobic exercise for 40-50 minutes 4-5 times a week and additional endurance exercise (e.g. going for a 2 hour hike once a week) and/or strength training. If you are looking for a trip in this area with shorter hikes or have very limited prior hiking experience, please look at Exploring the National Parks of Utah.

Maximum group size: 10

Highlights

  • Exploring the Emerald Pools Trail in Zion National Park
  • Walking among the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park
  • Take in the glory of the deep canyons around Escalante
  • Marvel at the geological formations of southern Utah
  • Enjoying the remoteness and solitude of Capitol Reef National Park

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