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Zion Backcountry Off-road Hiking and Driving Tour Views & Petroglyphs

Zion Backcountry Off-road Hiking and Driving Tour Views & Petroglyphs

Overview

We have a deep passion for the history of this area. Expect to learn about the natural landscape, but also about the Native American history and the relationship between the Paiute and the Mormon settlers in the late 1800s.

We also customize each tour to the ability of our clients. We can do a primarily driving tour with small hikes or add more robust hikes for those who want to climb hills and get out there.

We help people see another side of Zion National Park without the crowds. We do not travel inside Zion, however we will be surrounded by the park and the views are amazing.

Please note that we have a MINIMUM requirement of 2 people. Thank you.

City: Zion National Park

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $175.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $175.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Dog friendly

Hiking poles, Backpacks and Headlamps

Snacks and sodas. We also carry extra water for refills.

Digital photos from the journey

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Booster seats are available for kids.
We can accommodate those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.
We are pet friendly and can accommodate dogs.

What To Expect

Smithsonian Butte Back Country Byway

We will begin our journey driving up from Hurricane, UT toward Gooseberry Mesa. Once we turn on to this road we will travel 10 minutes down a 4x4 dirt road to a parking spot. There is about a 15 minute hike on a dirt trail to a petroglyph wall. We will then drive on to Wire Mesa and do another 15-30 minute hike. This is a well established trail and good for beginner hikers. There are epic views of Zion from the Mesa. Excellent for panoramic photography.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (12)

spankdog

Oct 2024

I booked our stay at Land Beyond Zion as well as a guided hike to Angels Landing with one of Shanti’s amazing guides Lydia. It was myself, a friend and my sister in law. The hip camp was amazing and perfect and everything I could have asked for between the vibes, amenities, just enough glamp and just enough camp, and Shanti is just a gem of a human. Lydia took us up to Angels Landing on Saturday and another woman joined our group and it was incredible. She was patient and thoughtful and shared history of the region. I felt like I was hiking with an old friend. We liked her so much we took her out to lunch and beers after our accomplishment and she even showed us a spot on the way back that wasn’t planned which we appreciated so much. Truly enjoyed the stay and the guided hike, especially for my fellow females, this is the group you want to go with. I cannot wait to go back and stay and hike with these empowering and strong women again!! And if we’re lucky, enjoy Lydia’s incredible cooking! Shanti has really pulled together a solid and diverse group of women to lead you on these hikes and host you at the campground. Really could not ask for a better experience.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

I love that we can share this review with Lydia! It will make her feel so good. She's such an incredible guide and a kind soul and so talented! We are lucky to have her as part of our team.

42nalinic

Oct 2024

Shanti has so much insite into all the secret places in and near Zion. She took us to some amazing caves to see incredible cave paintings, we walked through a sage valley to some rocks where the kids could climb. It was wonderful, and really off the beaten path, you would never be able to find this on your own. She also took us for a nice swim in the river where the kids got to see frogs and kayak a little bit. I highly reccomend thShanti and her team! Will definitely go back!!

michaelcY9446OA

May 2024

Shanti was great at helping my wife and I planning activities during our weekend visit to Zion, she even was able to secure permits for the Angels Landing for us!! Our guide Megan was wonderful, she was attentive and made sure all of us were comfortable throughout the tour. We will absolutely contact Shanti on our next trip back to Zion.