Walking The World

“For myself I’ll take Moab. I don’t mean the town itself, but the country which surrounds it. The red desert and the burnt cliffs and the lonely sky – all which lies beyond the end of the roads.” Edward Abbey

September 27 - October 5, 2006

Land Cost: $2,095 U.S.
Single Supplement Rate: $100 U.S.
Trip Begins: Grand Junction, CO
Trip Ends: Grand Junction, CO

Detailed Itinerary
What we Provide

Located in Southeastern Utah, the two separate canyon systems we will visit contain some of America's wildest and most remote canyons, arches, and natural bridges. Our explorations will take us into side canyons that were some of the last places to be explored in the U.S.

Our first three days will find us in Arches National Park, just north of Moab, Utah. During our time here we will enjoy a number of trails, including our beginning hike to Delicate Arch and a longer 5-mile trek along the Park's desert "primitive trail." Hikes here will include Fischer Towers, Delicate Arch, Fiery Furnace, and the Primitive Trail. Our last three days will find us exploring the wonders of one of Utah’s jewels, Capitol Reef National Park, on the Chimney Rock and Grand Wash trails.

Adventure Trips: Utah Canyonlands

Best of the Best

Desert Night Sky Witness the gentle blessing of a night sky graced only with incredibly bright stars and a pristine desert stillness too pure to believe.

Slickrock Amazing rock formations carved and polished by wind, water and time.

This itinerary may be changed at the discretion of the trip leader.
( B = Breakfast included, L = Lunch included, D = Dinner included )

Pre-trip... Our trip begins after breakfast at 9:00 a.m. on Day 1. We strongly suggest that you overnight in Grand Junction. We can assist you with hotel reservations.

Day 1... Our first day's travel takes us from Colorado’s western edge to Arches National Park in Utah. Along the way we’ll follow a narrow red rock canyon down which the mighty Colorado channels its course through time. This first day is an opportunity to become acquainted with other members of the group and to view the fascinating changes in landforms. We will do a short hike around Fischer Towers and experience The Titan in all of its glory. L, D

Day 2... Delicate Arch is our destination today. Probably one of Utah’s most beautiful arches, we’ll take our time on this 3-mile route, visiting settler John Wolfe’s cabin along the way. A special ranger-guided walk through the Fiery Furnace will highlight our afternoon. B, L

Day 3... Today begins with a short hike to Landscape Arch, the world’s longest natural arch. We’ll also hike the park’s Primitive Trail, a 5-mile trek along arches, fins, and canyon rims that includes a lunch stop at the majestic Double O Arch. B, L, D

Day 4 - Butler Wash... Just outside the town of Bluff, Utah, is a treasure of Anasazi Ruins and artifacts. We’ll visit several well preserved Anasazi Ruins and hike along the backbone of Comb Ridge. Overnight in Bluff. B, L, D

Day 5... On our way to Capitol Reef National Park, we’ll drive through the beautiful Valley of the Gods and up the panoramic and famous Mulley Point Road for a hike in Natural Bridges National Monument. After our hike, we’ll continue our journey past Glen Canyon and Lake Powell before our destination in Torrey, Utah. B, L, D

Day 6... After a visit to the park’s visitor’s center, our first introduction to this area will be a 2.5 mile hike through Grand Wash. Grand Wash is a short, sheer-walled canyon cut through Utah’s Waterpocket fold. Hickman Bridge and its ancient petroglyphs give us a glimpse into the park’s human history. B, L, D

Day 7 - Frying Pan Trail - Grand Wash... On this trail we'll be hiking on the high terraces of the Kayenta formation with excellent views overlooking the Park. The trail begins with a moderately steep climb of 900 feet to the canyon rim. Early in our hike we'll take a short spur to Cassidy Arch, named for the infamous Butch Cassidy. B, L

Day 8 - Chimney Rock Canyon, 9 miles... One of the most beautiful hikes in the park, Chimney Rock itself is a graceful spire of Moenkopi and Shirarump sandstones. Our walk takes us under towering cliffs of Wingate sandstone and through numerous beds of petrified wood, providing excellent views of Navajo sandstone domes and allowing us the opportunity to explore the areas around several unique pour-offs. The end of the hike requires crossing the Fremont River, so bring some old tennis shoes. Dinner out at Torrey's world class cafe! B, L, D

Day 9... Drive to Grand Junction, Colorado. Arrive by 2:00 p.m. B

WEATHER... Canyon country weather can be unpredictable, but in October daytime temperatures are usually in the mid to upper 60's and 70's. Nighttime temperatures are usually in the 40's, but can drop lower. Precipitation this time of year is usually less than 1 inch.

2 Walking The World guides
8 nights lodging (double occupancy)
6 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 6 dinners
All ground transportation while on tour
All admission fees to scheduled stops
Unique and original Journal of your trip
Walking The World Shirt or Hat
Good fun, humor, and companionship

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