High Five, Utah!
Hike the Mighty Five National Parks With a Women-Only Team
It’s like a divine hand came down and chiseled Utah out from the sandstone. Over 150 million years, the rock layers of the Colorado Plateau were uplifted, cracked and carved by the erosive forces of wind and water—unleashing a spectrum of cliffs and canyons shaded in bright red, white, and pink.
The colorful geological staircase rises and falls to produce Utah’s Mighty Five: Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion. It’s hard to imagine a single itinerary could hold so many bucket list sites, but this 380-mile westward journey across the baking heart of Utah does just that.
This is a women-only adventure, so you’ll share the trails, campfires, and starry skies with a small group of like-minded women, led by female guides who know these parks inside out. Come solo or bring a friend. Either way, you’ll go home with new hiking partners and without having planned a thing.
Geological miracles a sandstone’s throw away
Embark on an all-star tour of Southern Utah that will see you exploring everything from the looming arches of the Moab Desert to the crimson-colored walls of Zion Canyon. All the while, you’ll be sleeping in cozy tents and cabins under the starlit sky.
Utah’s Mighty Five form the better part of the Grand Circle, a ring of national parks that straddles the border of the Four Corners. Step inside its arid arena and let the vibrant sandstone layers take you on a voyage spanning eons of geologic time.
- FIVE NATIONAL PARKS
- WOMEN-ONLY GROUP
- SPECTACULAR DAILY HIKES
- SLEEP UNDER STARRY SKIES
- ALL-INCLUSIVE TRIP
Women of the Mighty Five
SMALL-GROUP TOUR FOR WOMEN
This trip is made just for women, whether you’re traveling solo or bringing along a friend, sister, or mom. You’ll hike, camp, and swap stories around the fire with a small group of up to 8 like-minded women, led by female guides who know Utah’s parks like the back of their hand.
There’s no pressure to keep pace with anyone. Your guides adjust each day’s hike so it works for the whole group, from strenuous scrambles to leisurely walks. By the time you reach Zion, the strangers you met over lunch in Salt Lake City will feel like old trail friends.
History etched in stone
GET A TASTE OF THE DESERT IN ARCHES
The first one of the five national parks we’ll explore is the Arches National Park. Long ago, this area was just a featureless seabed until geologic events wrinkled and chiseled the terrain to create over 2,000 natural sandstone arches in the park we know today.
Hiking here can be as easy or as difficult as you’d like—we can fully customize it, making sure that you immerse yourself in the park’s stunning towers, buttes, and arches.
TAKE IN THE ENDLESS VISTAS OF CANYONLANDS
In the 340,000-acre wilderness of Canyonlands National Park, the Colorado River and the Green River meander between buttes and mesas, leaving a snaking network of carved out land. These incisions form the borders of the park’s four diverse districts, which run from open grasslands to maze-like slot canyons.
If you’re looking for jaw-dropping views, Canyonlands has them in spades. Sandstone spires, spectacular mesas, arches, buttes, and never-ending views overlooking the Colorado River—all of that can be observed!
The sandstone shrines of the Southwest
RED ROCK COUNTRY IN CAPITOL REEF
Capitol Reef National Park is, undoubtedly, one of Utah’s most underrated parks. Spreading over 200,000 acres, it’s home to the ancient Fremont People, and our time here will have us exploring and learning about the park’s intriguing history and its people.
This 60 miles long by 6 miles wide plateau is defined by the Waterpocket Fold, a colossal crease in the Earth’s crust that cuts across the park. After discovering this park on foot, we’ll enjoy a homemade pie at the historic Gifford House!
BRYCE YOURSELF FOR TRAILS
OUT OF THIS WORLD
Hiking in Bryce Canyon National Park feels like a fever dream come to life. Step inside this surreal red-and-orange dreamland of jagged amphitheaters and take a walk among the hoodoos—thin sandstone spires jutting out from the high plateau.
Cross into the other half of the park and suddenly you’re enveloped by a dense fir forest where wild elk and deer roam. Bryce Canyon is an International Dark Sky Park, blessed with dazzling night skies unpolluted by city lights.
END OF THE ADVENTURE IN ZION
Zion’s huge cliffs of Navajo sandstone encompass a variety of life zones and geologic formations over 150 million years old. Explore the park’s scenic hiking trails and immerse yourself in the soothing colors of coniferous forests set against the canyon’s fiery walls.
Our hikes will be set against a constant backdrop of bright red rock and lush green plant life against the deep blue sky—it’s an iconic southwestern sight!
Your guides
From first-timers to experienced travelers, these guides provide world-class experiences for everyone. They’re not just a local operator but a national company that ensures consistent experiences of the highest quality, and all guides are professionally licensed. They are vetted thoroughly, trained often, and prepared for the unexpected. Most importantly, they love what they do!
Born and raised in North Carolina, Kimberly grew up hiking along the Appalachian Trail. She’s a Wilderness First Responder and an avid landscape photographer who has traveled all over the Western United States. Currently, she’s based in southern California with her two adventure pups, Ande and Lucy.
Alex is a professional recreation therapist and outdoor advocate passionate about preserving the environment. Most days you can find her hiking, biking, doing yoga or camping. Her perfect adventure involves waking up early and catching the sunrise as it washes over the summit.
