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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.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (12)

Isaiah_S

Dec 2020

We decided to give this tour a try and are extremely happy we did. We saw old petragkyphs, dinosaur tracks, a ghost town, and some of the most serene and calming scenery off the beaten path. Mark and Shanti were amazing. They were extremely accommodating and willing to plan the day around what we wanted to see most. On top of that Shanti went above and beyond with self-guided day tour itineraries that we could drive around and do on our own around the Zion area. It turned out to be a perfect day and the self guided tours we’ve done so far have been great too! Would definitely recommend!

Karla A

Nov 2020

We loved hiking with Shanti! She made us feel like kids again. The petroglyphs were so cool and intact. Shanti was vey knowledgeable. We also felt like meditating along the trail and did so. Wonderful experience.

Response from Host

Apr 2021

We loved getting you and your partner and friends out Karla. We can't wait for you all to come back again in 2021!

antnans

Nov 2020

Shanti guided me and my niece on several day hikes in the area. Her knowledge of the less crowded spots is amazing! And I especially appreciated the way she paid attention to what we wanted, and how we were doing. She coached me up some sheer rock faces I probably wouldn't have had the nerve to do on my own - and the views were really worth it!

Response from Host

Apr 2021

It's really wonderful to be able to cater to each person who visits us here. We are a big fan of making every hike memorable and to make sure you get to push yourself a little, but also to stay within what's comfortable for you on trail. We hope you come back again sometime in 2021.