Hiking Bryce and Zion National Parks

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Nothing says Utah like rock spires and hoodoos. Come learn about these geological wonders from experts as you hike the stunning landscapes of Bryce and Zion National Parks.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
    • Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
    • Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

What's this trip about?

    Nothing says Utah like rock spires and hoodoos. Come learn about these geological wonders from experts as you hike the stunning landscapes of Bryce and Zion National Parks.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CitySt. George
End CitySt. George

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Family Friendly
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Birding
  • National Parks
  • Golf

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Activities

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 Check-in, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation St. George

Hotel check-in 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Program Registration. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing your name-tag, up-to-date schedule that reflects any last-minute cha...

Day 2 Snow Canyon State Parks St. George

Getting on/off motorcoach for short 15 minute drive to Snow Canyon State Park. Hiking 2 – 4 miles on unpaved trails, depending on walks chosen, time and weather. Elevations range from 2,500 feet in the city to 4,500 feet at Snow Canyon.

In our meeting room at th...

Day 3 Zion National Park Hiking & Geology, Birds of Prey Zion National Park, UT

Drive from St George to Zion is 45 miles taking about 1 hour. Lower Emerald Pools is a 1.2 mile round trip on groomed trail with 70 foot elevation change. Middle Emerald Pools is a 2 mile round trip on groomed trail with 150 foot elevation change. Riverside trail is a...

Day 4 Hike Zion’s Scout Lookout Zion National Park, UT

Getting on/off motorcoach for short 15 minute drive to trailhead. Scout Lookout is a 4 mile round trip hike on paved or groomed trails with a 1,100 foot elevation change.

We’ll transfer by motorcoach to Zion National Park, transfer to the park shuttle system, an...

Day 5 Hike Bryce Canyon National Park Bryce Canyon National Park

Driving 75 miles, about 1.5 hours. Peekaboo Loop trail is a 5.3 mile round trip on groomed trail with 1,000 foot elevation change. Rim trail from Bryce Point to Sunset Point is a 2 mile one way trip on groomed trail with a 300 foot elevation drop.

We will travel...

Day 6 Hike Bryce Canyon National Park St. George

Drive from hotel to Bryce Canyon trailhead is 4 miles, 15 minutes. Navajo Loop and Queens Garden Trail is a 3.5 mile hike with an elevation change of 520 feet. Driving from Bryce Canyon to St. George hotel is 145 miles, about 2.5 hours.

After checking out, we’ll...

Day 7 Program concludes St. George

Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m.

If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on another re...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,349
Price per day$336
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 6
  • Number of Lunch: 5
  • Number of Dinner: 5
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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