5-Nights Utah Arches & Canyonlands Hiking Lodge Based

Arches and Canyonlands National Parks offer active explorers an unforgettable introduction to the grandeur of the Colorado Plateau's high desert. Each park brings its own beauty, but both take their name very much to heart. Arches, located on the Colorado River, has 2,000 natural sandstone arches dotting its terrain. Canyonlands is a maze of vast canyons amidst a colorful landscape. Our hotel in the charming town of Moab is ideally situated. From here, we explore the best of both these exciting worlds. Alternating between Canyonlands and Arches, our daily hikes take us to scenic viewpoints high above the red canyons of the Colorado River, past giant sandstone arches curving gracefully into the sky, and to panels covered with ancient Native American rock art. We stop occasionally to take pictures and to take it all in, knowing this shared experience provides a better connection to nature and to each other.

Highlights:

• Explore the magnificent landscapes of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
• Hike to stunning sites like Delicate Arch, the Needles, and Devil's Garden
• Savor a mesa-top vantage point offering awe-inspiring views across the Colorado River Canyon and sandstone pinnacles and spires

Important Trip Details:
You should be capable of hiking up to 8.5 miles (up to 6 hours) while carrying a daypack. We hike both on- and off-trail; terrain includes dirt and sand trails, open sandstone slickrock, and some steep inclines/declines. Light scrambling may be required in a few sections—this refers to using your hands for balance and support while climbing over uneven rock or navigating short, steep sections of trail.

Minimum Age: 18