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Number of Days: 8+
Difficulty: Hard
Cost: $1560+195 per extra day
Description
This trip is for the physically fit explorer yearning to delve deeper into the backcountry. It begins with a wading stroll down Coyote Gulch, the canyon that sets the standard for canyon beauty, with waterfalls, arches and a natural bridge that we'll walk under. Then we'll wade up the Escalante River, rarely deeper than mid-thigh, with an unobstructed view of Stevens Arch. Soon we'll enter deep, Stevens Canyon with lush vegetation, tall overhanging walls and plentiful water. Then we'll take to the benches high above the canyon floor to circumvent several tall pouroffs that block traveling on the floor. Once again on the canyon floor, we'll continue up canyon, pausing to appreciate the view and explore smaller side canyons. Up and over a pass between canyons and we'll enter an unmatched slickrock bench-land where you will marvel at the patterns created by eroded sandstone, explore the inner gorge and then hike to a point high above the Escalante River. Then after admiring a unique double arch, we'll decend to the river via a hidden chimney through the cliffs. Down the river for a few hours and we'll reach a seldom traveled route through a true gem of a canyon up to the broad openness of Les George Point and King's Mesa. Finally, we'll make our way back to Coyote Gulch and then to the trailhead to complete the trip. Along the way there will be plenty of time to read, play games, take pictures, eat great food, absorb the peacefulness of the desert and rejuvenate your spirit.
As with all of our trips, food and gear are provided. If you want to experience a true desert wilderness backpacking trip without the worrying about the complex planning and navigating involved, this trip is for you!
Difficulty: Hard
Cost: $1560+195 per extra day
Description
This trip is for the physically fit explorer yearning to delve deeper into the backcountry. It begins with a wading stroll down Coyote Gulch, the canyon that sets the standard for canyon beauty, with waterfalls, arches and a natural bridge that we'll walk under. Then we'll wade up the Escalante River, rarely deeper than mid-thigh, with an unobstructed view of Stevens Arch. Soon we'll enter deep, Stevens Canyon with lush vegetation, tall overhanging walls and plentiful water. Then we'll take to the benches high above the canyon floor to circumvent several tall pouroffs that block traveling on the floor. Once again on the canyon floor, we'll continue up canyon, pausing to appreciate the view and explore smaller side canyons. Up and over a pass between canyons and we'll enter an unmatched slickrock bench-land where you will marvel at the patterns created by eroded sandstone, explore the inner gorge and then hike to a point high above the Escalante River. Then after admiring a unique double arch, we'll decend to the river via a hidden chimney through the cliffs. Down the river for a few hours and we'll reach a seldom traveled route through a true gem of a canyon up to the broad openness of Les George Point and King's Mesa. Finally, we'll make our way back to Coyote Gulch and then to the trailhead to complete the trip. Along the way there will be plenty of time to read, play games, take pictures, eat great food, absorb the peacefulness of the desert and rejuvenate your spirit.
As with all of our trips, food and gear are provided. If you want to experience a true desert wilderness backpacking trip without the worrying about the complex planning and navigating involved, this trip is for you!
Call: 1-435-826-4122
E-mail: Aaron@grandstaircaseadventureguides.com
E-mail: Aaron@grandstaircaseadventureguides.com
The list below begins with the easier trips and progresses towards the most challenging. Hold your mouse over each trip name to see more information, click on the trip name to visit that page.
4 night/5 day trip through one of the most beautiful canyons in the area. With huge overhangs, waterfalls, several arches and natural bridges, and many side canyons to explore, this trip is sure to please even the pickiest adventurer.
4 night/5 day loop exploring Silver Falls Canyon and Choprock Canyon. With great narrows, several side canyons, lots of pictographs and excellent overland sections this trip is for the seasoned hiker seeking to gain a better appreciation for the landscape.
3 night/4 day trip along the historic mail route between the towns of Boulder and Escalante. Hopping canyon to canyon, this trip features incredible views ranging from the Aquarius Plateau to the Henry Mountains, Navajo Mountain and beyond.
1 night/2 day trip permitting the visitor to worship in the Golden Cathedral and examine a very large panel of Native American pictographs and historical cowboy-glyphs.
7 night/8 day trip through some of the more remote parts of the Escalante Canyons. Great overland sections, seldom visited canyons, and interesting ledge routes make this trip appropriate for experienced and fit hikers.
8 night/9 day trip for the experienced hiker wanting to get further into the backcountry. We will visit 6 major canyons, see at least 6 arches and bridges, and will not have to worry about crowds.