Women’s Hiking Through the Paria Canyon

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. 

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Paria Canyon, UT, please refer to the official Government of Utah website.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

What you get on this adventure:

• • An experienced, local rock-climbing guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 5 days of hiking 
  • 2 nights of hotel accommodation pre- and post-hike in Kanab
  • Meals in town and on the trail
  • Transport between Kanab and the trailhead
  • Paria Canyon permits
  • All group backpacking gear (cooking, water filtration & emergency communications)

What’s not included:

• • Your own transport to/from Kanab
  • Personal backpacking gear — can be rented by the guide
  • Alcoholic beverages

During your time on the trail, you can expect standard nutritious backpacking breakfasts, light lunch, and fortified “just add water” freeze-dried dinner. If you have any special dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and celiac, dairy-free), please contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Hiking in Paria Canyon does not require a lot of skill but all participants must be in good physical condition and have some previous hiking experience. You have to be able to comfortably hike 8-10 miles on uneven terrain (and not feel utterly exhausted at the end of it) in order to enjoy this hike. Previous backpacking experience is helpful. 

The Paria Canyon Backpack is not a mountaineering adventure, but it is an excellent introduction into remote backcountry travel, endurance, safety, and camping. There is no elevation change along the Paria River, but there is a lot of uneven footing as well as long stretches of mandatory wading. October typically sees the Paria flowing all the way from White House to Lee’s Ferry, and we’ll have wet feet for at least 70% of our trip (if not more). Keep in mind, the weather in summer can be very hot and you’ll also be packing a backpack filled with water and other things you’ll need throughout your trip.

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

• Backpack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 40L bag)
• Hiking poles — optional
• Tent
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
• Personal trail snacks — bring a minimum of 2,500 calories
• Plastic mug, bowl, and spork
• Fire matches, lighter, or tinder 
• Knife
• Lightweight hiking boots or shoes that can get wet
• Weather-appropriate clothes for layering
• Fast-drying base layer (no cotton)
• Long sleeve shirt
• Warm layers: fleece or down jacket
• Lightweight wind/waterproof jacket
• 4 pairs of hiking socks
• Neoprene socks — optional
• Dry bag for electronics — optional 
• Waterproof rain jacket
• Buff or bandana
• Sunhat
• Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
• Small quick-dry towel
• First aid kit
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Sunglasses
• Camera — optional (but recommended)

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Equipment is available to rent directly from the guide. If you would like assistance with gear rentals or purchase recommendations, please contact us.

Group sizes and prices:

• • For this group adventure, the max client to guide ratio is 5:1, and all participants will be women.
  • Cost is per person. The cost does not decrease as the group grows. 

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Registration for an adventure with your guide requires a $100 USD deposit. The balance of program fees will generally be due 90 days prior to the starting date of the program. It is your responsibility to adhere to the fee payment schedule. Late payment will result in cancellation of program reservations and forfeiture of all fees paid. 

The $100 deposit is non-refundable. All other program fee payments are refundable upon request unless the expedition has already incurred costs on behalf of the applicant.

In some cases, if you are required to forfeit your spot, you may find an acceptable replacement in which case your deposit and fees would transfer to your replacement without penalty.

To get to Paria Canyon, most people fly into Salt Lake City (SLC), about a five-hour drive, Las Vegas (LAS) just over a two hours away, or St. George Regional Airport (SGU) about 90 minutes away. From there, you can rent a car or take a bus ride to Kanab, UT, where you will meet your guides. 

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet. The guide will take you from Kanab to Paria Canyon and choose the appropriate terrain depending on conditions and the ability of the group.