Utah Explored with HikerBabes: Hosted by Ambassador Jeannine

TrovaTrip will provide one transfer from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to the campground between 10:00am and 11:00am. Please arrive by 11:00am. Exact transfer time within this window will be determined closer to your arrival based on provided Traveler flight information. Travelers arriving outside of the requested flight guidelines will need to make their own arrangements to meet the group at the campground. Please note, there is no parking available at the campground. If you are driving, we recommend parking your car at the airport and joining the included transfer.

Included dinner at camp. Camp dinners are typically American fare with meals like pasta, stews, burgers, etc. Your camp menu will vary and be decided based on your Guide's recipe repertoire!

30 minutes prior to dinner we will gather and meet each other! We will be a little Hikerbabes family for the week so let's jump on in and let the bonding begin!

Overnight near Zion National Park

Breakfast at camp is included. Typically camp breakfasts are served cold with the occasional hot breakfast served, time permitting. Common camp breakfasts include bagels, toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit, juice, and coffee/tea.

Take a private transfer from the campground to the trailhead.

The trail ascends over 1,000 feet to Scout Lookout, high above the canyon floor. You’ll cross the Virgin River and then hike up a series of steep switchbacks along the canyon wall. The trail flattens out and cools off as it enters Refrigerator Canyon, but will climb again shortly afterward at Walter’s Wiggles: a series of 21 switchbacks that leads to Scout Lookout, a relatively flat, sandy area with some shade. Scout Lookout Trail – Distance: 3.6 miles out-and-back / Elevation gain: 1,115 ft. / Duration: 2-3 hours / Difficulty: Strenuous

Included pack lunch while in Zion National Park. Pack lunches usually consist of sandwiches, granola bars, chips, trail mix, etc.

Transfer about 30 minutes to the Canyon Overlook Trailhead and start a moderate, 1-mile hike on the East Side of Zion. The path begins with a series of sandstone steps (complete with a handrail) leading visitors over the rocky terrain above a slot canyon. Near the end of the trail, the view opens to an expanse of red and cream-colored slickrock. The true end of the trail is marked by a fenced cliff facing the main Zion Canyon, with excellent views of the Towers of the Virgin. Keep an eye out for bighorn sheep along the way! After your hike, you’ll transfer back to the campground. Zion Canyon Overlook Trail – Distance: 1 mile out-and-back / Elevation gain: 187 ft. / Duration: 1 hour / Difficulty: Moderate

Included dinner at camp. Camp dinners are typically American fare with meals like pasta, stews, burgers, etc. Your camp menu will vary and be decided based on your Guide's recipe repertoire!

Overnight near Zion National Park

Breakfast at camp is included. Typically camp breakfasts are served cold with the occasional hot breakfast served, time permitting. Common camp breakfasts include bagels, toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit, juice, and coffee/tea.

Take a private transfer to Bryce Canyon National Park. Stops for bathrooms will be made along the way as needed.

This moderate trail is one of the most popular in Bryce Canyon, descending into the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater and passing amongst the hoodoos (tall, thin rock formations). The Queen’s/Navajo Combination Loop combines the sweeping panoramas of the Queen's Garden Trail with the switchbacks and towering canyons of the Navajo Loop Trail. Distance: 3-mile loop / Elevation gain: 649 ft. / Duration: 2-3 hours / Difficulty: Moderate

Included pack lunch in Bryce Canyon. Pack lunches usually consist of sandwiches, granola bars, chips, trail mix, etc.

Included dinner at camp. Camp dinners are typically American fare with meals like pasta, stews, burgers, etc. Your camp menu will vary and be decided based on your Guide's recipe repertoire!

This 1.5-hour ride takes you into the Dixie National Forest and to the rim of Water Canyon Amphitheater, the first canyon in the park. Then you’ll leave the rim and ride up Bristlecone Pine Ridge with its 1,500-year-old Bristlecone Pines (some of the oldest living things on the entire continent). From here you can also see Boat Mesa and Sinking Ship Peak, 2 of the higher points in Fairyland Amphitheater. [Operator’s note: This activity is weather permitting. Please wear durable pants, closed-toed shoes, and bring a jacket (depending on the season). Helmets are provided but not required. Depending on the number of the Trova participants, this activity may include members of the public.]

Overnight near Bryce Canyon National Park

Breakfast at camp is included. Typically camp breakfasts are served cold with the occasional hot breakfast served, time permitting. Common camp breakfasts include bagels, toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit, juice, and coffee/tea.

Take a private transfer to Moab. Stops for bathrooms will be made along the way as needed. About two hours into the trip, you'll stop off at Homestead Overlook Point to get some stunning vistas from Capitol Reef to Navajo Mountain. You'll also stop at Capitol Reef National Park Visitor's Center and Gifford's Homestead en route for lunch and photo stops. Then you'll continue the drive to Moab.

After stopping at Homestead Point Overlook, you'll continue driving to Capitol Reef National Park. Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes, and even a geologic monocline (a “wrinkle” on the earth) extending almost 100 miles. Then you’ll stop by the beautiful Panorama Point to enjoy the view and also check out the Visitor Center. Finally, you’ll continue on to the Gifford Homestead and 200-acre farm, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Included pack lunch in Capitol Reef National Park. Pack lunches usually consist of sandwiches, granola bars, chips, trail mix, etc.

After passing through Capitol Reef National Park, you'll continue to Moab. There, you’ll finish the day with a hike to Landscape Arch, featuring soaring pinnacles, massive rock fins, giant balanced rocks, and over 2,000 natural stone arches along the way. Distance: 1.9 miles out-and-back / Elevation gain: 252 ft. / Duration: ~1.5 hours / Difficulty: Moderate

Included dinner at the cabins. Dinners are typically American fare with meals like pasta, stews, burgers, etc. Your camp menu will vary and be decided based on your Guide's recipe repertoire!

Overnight in Moab

Breakfast at the cabins is included. Typically breakfasts are served cold with the occasional hot breakfast served, time permitting. Common camp breakfasts include bagels, toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit, juice, and coffee/tea.

Included pack lunch in Moab. Pack lunches usually consist of sandwiches, granola bars, chips, trail mix, etc.

After a 40-minute transfer to the trailhead, you'll begin an epic hike to Delicate Arch, known for its stunning views and, well, its arch. The trail is a moderately challenging one that winds through rugged terrain before finally rewarding hikers with a closeup view of Delicate Arch: a 65-foot freestanding natural arch that has become a symbol of the American West, and one of Utah’s greatest landmarks. Then, hike out and head back to the campground for a final meal. Distance: 3.2 miles out-and-back / Elevation gain: 630 ft. / Duration: ~2 hours / Difficulty: Moderate

Included dinner at the cabins. Dinners are typically American fare with meals like pasta, stews, burgers, etc. Your camp menu will vary and be decided based on your Guide's recipe repertoire!

Take a 45-minute transfer to Hittle Bottom then hit the river. The waters at first will be calm, allowing everyone to get used to the river and learn about the unique geology of Castle Valley. Then fun will really begin when you hear whitewater around the bend. Take on Onion Creek, Professor Creek, and Cloudburst Rapids with plenty of time to relax and swim in between, before finishing just below Rocky Rapid [Operator’s note: Rapids are Class I & II. Life jackets, paddles, and an experienced Guide are included. Please bring a swimsuit or clothes you can get wet in, close-toed shoes, sunglasses (with strap), and a hat.]

30 minutes prior to dinner, we will take an opportunity to reflect on the beautiful week we have shared together. This has become a Hikerbabes tradition and is an awesome way to close out our Retreat!

Overnight in Moab

Breakfast at camp is included. Typically camp breakfasts are served cold with the occasional hot breakfast served, time permitting. Common camp breakfasts include bagels, toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit, juice, and coffee/tea.

TrovaTrip will provide one transfer from the cabins in Moab to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) on the last day. Please book your flights after 6:00pm Travelers departing outside of the requested flight guidelines will need to make their own transfer arrangements to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Stops for bathroom breaks will be made as needed on the way to the airport.