Buckskin Gulch Day Hike

Overview

EXPERIENCE A DEEP, REMOTE SLOT CANYON. Buckskin Gulch is the longest slot canyon in the world, slicing through the beautiful Navajo sandstone in southern Utah. Enjoy an intimate adventure in an incredible slot canyon without the mass of crowds that are encountered at Zions or Antelope Canyon. We'll be dropping into the very middle of this remote canyon, bypassing a long hike at the beginning, and exploring the labyrinth at a leisurely pace all to ourselves.

This hike is not for anyone with a strong fear of heights and requires a steep Class 3 scramble into the slot (you'll be using your hands). This is a physically demanding hike of a minimum distance of 4 miles and a max of 10 miles. Recent rain events may require hiking through mud and wading through pools of water. Conditions inside the slot canyon change continuously, so bring an adventurous and positive attitude. Entry into the canyon is allowed only if safe from flash flood danger.

City: Page

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $190.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $190.00

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What's Included

First aid equipment

Wilderness First Responder Certified Guide

Hiking stick

Snacks

Lunch

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Not recommended for those with a strong fear of heights
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
While Backcountry Found is taking steps to minimize risks, participants acknowledge all risks associated with travel and exposure to the virus.

What To Expect

Buckskin Gulch

Buckskin Gulch is the longest slot canyon in the world, slicing through the beautiful Navajo sandstone in southern Utah. Enjoy an intimate, private adventure in an incredible slot canyon without the mass of crowds that are encountered at Zions or Antelope Canyon. We'll be dropping into the very middle of this remote canyon, bypassing a long hike at the beginning, and exploring the labyrinth at a leisurely pace all to ourselves.

Cancellation Policy

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Reviews (23)

AmyGustin

Sep 2020

Tom is an EXCELLENT guide! He is extremely knowledgeable and made us feel at ease. Great experience!

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Joshaston

May 2020

My wife and I had wanted to go to Buckskin Gulch for a number of years, but we were a little intimidated. Having thought about it for a number of years and hearing so many great things about Buckskin, our expectations were very high. Luckily we found a guide that was up for the challenge of exceeding our very high expectations. After COVID restrictions started to loosen up in Utah, we decided to take a quick weekend trip. We wanted to do buckskin, but we didn’t have the permits that are required to backpack into the slot (very difficult to get and you need to get them well in advance). We wanted to make sure we found an experience that could give us a great adventure outdoors, but also that would be safe during this challenging time. Todd at Backcountry Found was great on both (and all) accounts. The experience that BackCountry Found has put together is completely unique and extraordinary. You drop into the middle section of the Buckskin, which allows you to experience above and below the drop-in point. The middle section drop-in can be hard to find and a bit daunting, so having Todd was the perfect way to experience it. It’s an experience that we will never forget. What was really cool about the approach that Todd took was his attention to detail. He paid attention to all the details, most of which we would have never thought of. Todd delivered by making sure we had snacks, a nice lunch, and a cold drink after the long hike. He was also extremely patient, ensuring that we had the experience we were looking for. We couldn’t have thought of a better experience. Todd also knew amazing details around the botany in the area, which proved to be super interesting. Todd knew where petroglyphs were that we would have most certainly missed. In fact, Todd was gracious enough to point out those petroglyphs to other hikers that had missed them. I don’t think I realized just how unique this experience was. In my experience, no other guides offer this same adventure. The opportunity of dropping in the middle of the canyon was a key to this being such an excellent adventure. You bypass the long portion of the top hike, you bypass the oft-times ridiculously deep water that can sometimes plague the top portion, but you get the best parts of the canyon. You get a perfect dose of everything you look for in an outdoor adventure. Now we just need to figure out how to go on a guided trip with Backcountry Found down the Grand Canyon!

Response from Host

May 2020

Thanks for the awesome review! I enjoyed meeting you and Kam. Come back down anytime!