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All-Women Zion and Bryce Canyon Hiking Adventure

Some trips are about slowing down—this isn’t one of them. Over five days, we’re making the most of Utah’s canyon country, tackling the best trails and taking in the most breathtaking views in Zion and Bryce Canyon. We’ll climb to Scout’s Lookout with Angels Landing rising before us, explore the hidden gems of Snow Canyon, and descend into Bryce’s maze of hoodoos. Each night, we’ll return to our lodge in the heart of Zion National Park, surrounded by the very cliffs we’ve spent the day exploring. And with an incredible group of women sharing trails and stories, every mile will be one to remember.

Adventure highlights

  • Time well spent
    Explore the best spots in Zion, Bryce, and Snow Canyon in just five days
  • Utah’s balcony
    Stand face-to-face with the iconic Angels Landing formation from the Scout’s Lookout viewpoint
  • Trail sisters
    Share switchbacks and stories with like-minded women who match your pace

Itinerary

Ready for red rock trails? This all-women hiking trip packs Utah’s most striking views into five days of pure adventure. We’ll tackle iconic routes in Zion, Bryce, and Snow Canyon, while our experienced guides handle all the details—from park entrance fees to scenic drives between trailheads. We’ll stay in comfortable rooms at a 3-star inn and a lodge within Zion’s gates, with full board to fuel our journey. With transport, lodging, food, and park fees all covered, all you need to bring is your sense of adventure and a camera. These desert trails are calling—let’s hit them together!

  • Our trip starts today at the St. George Utah airport (SGU). Plan on flying in by 3:30pm to meet the group by 4pm at the hotel. Nestled in a vast expanse of red rock scenery, St. George is listed as one of the best places to live in the United States. We’ll start getting to know each other and have a trip orientation in the evening before sharing our first dinner. Bedtime is likely to be early tonight!

    Meals: Dinner
    Accommodation: Abbey Inn

    View of St. George city in Utah
  • After an early breakfast, we’ll load up and drive to a nearby hidden gem. Our first hike of the trip is at Snow Canyon State Park, a 7,400-acre (3,000-hectare) scenic park quietly tucked amid lava flows and soaring sandstone cliffs in a colorful and fragile desert environment. We will see a little bit of everything the park has to offer on a loop connecting the following trails: Butterfly, Lava Flow, West Canyon, Red Sands, Whiptail, and Petrified Dunes. We’ll have a picnic lunch amidst a backdrop of red rocks and sage brush before continuing on to Zion. Tonight we’ll enjoy a dinner out together in Springdale.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Hiking: 4.8 mi / 7.7 km
    Elevation gain: 639 ft / 195 m
    Accommodation: Zion Lodge

    Hikers smiling on a trail in Zion National Park
  • This morning we’ll beat the crowds and the heat on an out and back hike of the Watchman Trail. At the top, hikers are rewarded with sweeping views of the neighboring Springdale area, and the namesake of the trail, The Watchman rock formation. In the afternoon, we’ll hike to Scout’s Lookout on a wide paved path with about 2 miles (3.2 km) of ascending switchbacks. From this junction, the trail follows a narrow ridge (there are chains for support) out to a fantastic overlook high above Zion Canyon called Angels Landing.

    Due to issues like erosion and hiker safety, Zion National Park now requires a permit for those hiking to Angels Landing. Those who don’t have a fear of heights and would like to hike Angels Landing on this adventure will have to apply for an individual hiking permit before the trip.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Hiking: 3.1 mi / 5 km
    Elevation gain: 646 ft / 197 m
    Accommodation: Zion Lodge

    Hikers at Angels Landing on the Zion and Bryce hiking tour
  • We get up early this morning for the 2-hour drive to Bryce. The drive itself is wonderfully scenic—if you’ve never seen Bryce Canyon, your first look over the rim will take your breath away! The elevation here is 7,500 ft (2,280 m), which we might feel as we hike.

    Our trail today is the Peekaboo Loop (or Queen’s Garden and the Navajo Loop, depending on trail conditions). In contrast to yesterday, where we climbed up out of Zion Canyon, today we’ll start by descending into Bryce Canyon. This trail follows a loop around a major formation. Constantly changing views provide an excellent opportunity to see hoodoos (pinnacles of weathered rock) from the bottom up. After completing our hike we’ll drive back to Zion, stopping at a restaurant where the food is rivaled only by the view and ambiance.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Hiking: 6 mi / 9.7 km
    Accommodation: Zion Lodge

    Two hikers hiking the Peekaboo trail on the Zion and Bryce hiking tour
  • Today we’ll explore the Emerald Pools Trail. The hike to the Upper Pool is about 2.5 hours round trip and passes through the lush environment of the lower pool and the dry environment of the upper pool with waterfalls in between. We’ll plan to leave Zion by 1:30pm and be back in St. George by 3:30pm. You can get a flight home after 5:00pm.

    Meals: Breakfast and lunch
    Hiking: 3 mi / 4.8 km
    Elevation gain: 620 ft / 189 m

    Hikers waving with Bryce Canyon in the background
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Meet your guide

Adventures in Good Company
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Adventures in Good Company
With over 100 destinations and 1,000 travelers each year, Adventures in Good Company strives to create hand-curated experiences of a lifetime. They offer empowering small group adventures for women seeking to (re)connect with themselves, other women, different cultures, and the natural world. As local experts for women’s active travel in the US, they handle all logistics, offering solo travelers, bucket-listers, and milestone event participants a full immersion in breathtaking locations. Adventures in Good Company focuses on camaraderie, support, and unforgettable challenges in the company of like-minded women and experienced guides.
5.00 (4 reviews)
Linda M. (source: Guide’s website)

Loved the national parks (absolutely stunning!!) and the physical challenge. Guides were fantastic. Took time and effort to learn the group and our own individual needs.

Marianne M. (source: Guide’s website)

The guides were amazing, all the participants were lovely, and the hikes were beautiful. I learned a lot and had a great time.

Joanne K. (source: Guide’s website)

Spectacular views during hikes. Food was plentiful and delicious. The guides were knowledgeable, highly capable, and fun to be around. The group worked well together, encouraging and supporting each other. Highly recommend!

Nancy S. (source: Guide’s website)

I loved all the hikes, good variety, well paced by our guides.

Things to know

  • Included:

      • One or two experienced women hiking guides with extensive knowledge of the area
      • 5-day Zion and Bryce hiking tour
      • All meals from dinner on Day 1 to lunch on Day 5
      • Accommodation for 4 nights (double occupancy)
      • Transportation during the trip
      • National Park entry fees

    Add-ons

      • Single supplement — $375

    Not included:

      • Airfare to and from St. George
      • Airport transfers
      • Alcoholic beverages
      • Guide gratuities — optional
      • Travel and medical insurance — optional
  • For this Zion and Bryce hiking tour, you should be in good physical condition and have a solid hiking background. You’ll hike between 4 to 6 hours daily with significant elevation gain and loss for 4 consecutive days. While there’s some flexibility to modify the hikes, you’ll need good stamina and comfort with sustained activity.

    To get the most out of this experience, we recommend regular aerobic conditioning, such as jogging, swimming, or cycling, for at least 30-45 minutes a few times a week. Additionally, building strength and flexibility through cross-training can be helpful, especially for managing the elevation changes and the physical demands of hiking.

    This trip is ideal for anyone who loves hiking and feels confident navigating trails with some physical challenge. That said, if you don’t currently have a regular exercise routine or may not have time to prepare ahead of the trip, it’s best to consider something with a gentler pace.

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

    Footwear

      • 1 pair of lightweight hiking boots (broken in)
      • 1 pair of comfortable athletic shoes, Teva/Chaco/Keen sandals, or crocs for general use
      • 2-3 pairs of hiking socks (some people also like to wear liner socks)

    Clothing

      • 1-2 pairs of comfortable, lightweight, synthetic hiking pants (zip-offs work well)
      • 1 lightweight long-sleeved shirt for sun/bug protection (button-up front is the best)
      • 2-3 synthetic or lightweight merino wool T-shirts or short-sleeved shirts
      • 1 lightweight long underwear top (silk, wool, or synthetic equivalent)
      • 1 medium-weight top layer (wool shirt/pullover or synthetic equivalent, fleece pullover, or vest)
      • 1 mid-weight fleece or down jacket
      • 1 ball cap or hat for sun protection
      • Lightweight wool or fleece hat, wide-brimmed hat
      • 1 rain parka and rain pants/rain skirt (waterproof/breathable fabric like Gore-Tex)
      • Underwear and nightwear
      • 1-2 changes of comfortable clothes
      • 1 pair of wool, Capilene, or Polartec gloves

    Equipment/essentials

      • 1 pair of trekking poles (required)
      • 1 daypack (24-30L)
      • Rain cover or heavy-duty plastic bag to waterproof your pack
      • Small headlamp or flashlight
      • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
      • Sunglasses (100% UV protection) with retention strap
      • 1-2 bandannas
      • Ear plugs
      • Sunscreen and lip protection
      • Extra snacks (snacks will be provided by your guides)
      • Plastic/Tupperware-type container for lunch/sandwich
      • Spork for trail lunches

    Toiletries (small sizes)

      • Toothbrush and toothpaste
      • Dental floss
      • Hand sanitizer
      • Personal items (contact lens supplies, sanitary items, personal medications)
      • Shampoo
      • Personal first aid/patch kit (Band-Aids, 1 safety pin, moleskin, Compeed or blister bandages, ibuprofen, anaphylactic kit if allergic to insect bites)

    Optional items

      • Camera and film/memory card (extra batteries)
      • Pocketknife
      • Short ankle gaiters
      • Shorts
      • Cell phone and charger
      • Wristwatch/travel alarm clock
      • Compact binoculars
      • Journal and pen
      • Lightweight umbrella
      • National Park Pass (annual, golden, or military; may entitle you to additional amenities/perks at parks)

    On Day 2, you will hike before checking in, so come dressed in hiking clothes with boots, hiking poles, and water easily accessible in your luggage or backpack. Easily accessible water is crucial for all hikes—consider a water bottle attached to your waist strap or a hydration system.

    Your daypack should hold 2L of water, rain gear, lunch/snacks, sunscreen, a warm layer (fleece pullover or vest), personal first aid kit, lightweight gloves, warm hat, and personal items like a camera. A 24-30L daypack with a hip belt, padded shoulder straps, and lifters is recommended.

  • Group sizes and pricing

      • For this Zion and Bryce hiking tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.

    A Zion and Bryce hiking tour can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

    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.

  • The starting point of your Zion and Bryce hiking tour is St. George, UT. To get there, most people fly into St. George Regional Airport (SGU). From there, you can arrange a ride share option or call a local taxi to get to St. George.

    You will meet your guides on Day 1 at 4pm at your hotel. Please plan on arriving at the airport by 3:30pm so that you make it on time.

  • We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

    Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

    Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

  • Deposits

    You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

    Cancellations

    Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

    Basic

      • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
      • For cancellations 90 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
      • For cancellations 0-89 days before the trip, there is no refund.

    Flexible

      • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
      • For cancellations 90 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
      • For cancellations 60-89 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
      • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.

    Super Flexible

      • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
      • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
      • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
  • 57hours partners with Redpoint Travel Protection, offering you a fully integrated program with a single point of contact for all your needs, from emergency services to travel assistance and protection claims. We highly recommend purchasing a comprehensive protection policy from Redpoint, which will protect you both before and during your travels. Before your departure, your investment is protected by the trip cancellation benefit. Once you depart, your policy provides coverage for trip interruption, medical assistance and rescue, baggage loss, trip delay, and more. Once you complete booking with 57hours, we'll create bespoke quote for you (and your group), making sure you're fully protected for the adventure ahead.
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