Hiking · THE USA
Good canyon and gorge hikes in the USA fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you are on the trail.
Review of Lower Antelope Canyon near Page, with Navajo guides, ladders, geology, photo tips, pricing, fitness advice, and booking details.
“Stunning to see and well worth the cost. Our guide Raquel was fantastic and added to the experience for sure.”
Review of Portland’s Columbia Gorge waterfall tour, with Multnomah Falls, easy hikes, local guides, pricing, tips, and practical advice.
“Carrie did an amazing job. Experience was great! Would definitely recommend her and this trip! Go try it!”
Review of the Peekaboo Slot Canyon UTV and hiking tour near Kanab, with practical details on scenery, guides, value, fitness, and booking.
“Hal was an amazing tour guide , he made it super fun and he was also very informative . My family enjoyed every single moment of the trip . Thanks Hal from Aylen, Tomás and Elizabeth”
Ride a UTV into East Zion, then climb through a private slot canyon with a guide on this thrilling two-hour Crimson Canyon adventure.
“Terrific experience but be prepared for some climbing over boulders. The guides were excellent and the travel in the ATV was fun!!!”
Red Rock Canyon hike from Las Vegas with transport, a local guide, scenic trails, water, and practical tips on value, timing, and terrain.
“Great hike! We got to see airplane tricks and a lot of climbers as well. Javier was an excellent guide.”
Review of the Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon hike near Kanab, with guide tips, jeep ride details, pricing, terrain, weather, and who should book.
“The excursion was well worth it. We would have missed so much had we tried to go on our own. Our guide, Sherman, was very knowledgeable and shared with us some interesting facts as well as showing us specific things to view. He even gave us a tip on how to take a vertical panoramic photo!”
Explore Lower Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide, learn its story, climb narrow stairs, and get expert tips for stunning photos.
“Awesome! Our guide Brandon J, was knowledgeable, helpful. He took the time to gather each family at multiple specific viewpoints and take photographs. He showed us settings on our phone cameras that would bring out best photos under light conditions inside the Lower Antelope Canyon.”
Review the 6-hour Yellowstone canyon hike with lunch, waterfalls, thermal features, wildlife views, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Julia, our guide, was exceptional! She had all her "ducks in a row" from food, snacks, hiking sticks, ponchos (it did rain) bear spray as well as knowledge of the park and its rich history. I would highly recommend this scenic hike.”
Paddle Lake Powell, hike Antelope Canyon, and swim beneath red rock walls on this active four-hour guided tour from $119.
“This tour was fantastic! It was the perfect mix of activities & beauty! Our guide, Ben, was informative and friendly.”
Paddle Lake Powell into Antelope Canyon on a guided 5-mile kayak trip with a scenic hike, geology lessons, practical tips, and honest advice.
“I feel obligated to share the horrifying experience my family had during a kayak tour with this company. One of their tour guides, SEAN, acted in a way that was not only negligent but also cruel and deeply offensive. During our return from the tour, my 16-year-old sister fell into the water after being transferred to another boat — something the staff witnessed and said nothing about. She was visibly exhausted, struggling to get back on the kayak in open water, with boats passing by. We were all encouraging her in Portuguese, shouting, “vai, você consegue!” (“you can do it!”). When a boat of strangers approached to help, SEAN told…”
Review of East Zion’s $99 UTV and slot canyon tour, with practical details on scenery, guides, fitness, weather, value, and who should book.
“This was an amazing experience for me and my friend. Personally, this was my first time visiting a national park and the beauty of the canyons were breathtaking. Our guide, John, was so knowledgeable about the canyons and he was an AWESOME photographer! I would recommend this tour a thousand times over and definitely can’t say enough nice things about John! He’s amazing!!!”
Review of Palm Springs Indian Canyons Bike and Hike, with route details, fitness tips, guide insights, pricing, and booking advice.
“It was not crowded, time was just right, our guide was great. Very informative! Value for the money was good did not have to wait we got right o the trail. The route up to the mountain was beautiful”
Review of a private South Kaibab hike with pickup, guides, lunch, gear, snacks, and canyon views for all hiking levels.
“Jon was a terrific guide for a hike in the Grand Canyon. We had an a great experience enjoying the amazing views, lunch and plenty of stops for pictures. He tailored the experience to our needs with adjustments for weather. A perfect way to maximize a day in the canyon! Highly recommend.”
Review of Portland’s 4.5-hour Columbia River Gorge hike and bike tour, with waterfalls, scenic rides, local guides, practical tips, and value advice.
“Angela was a great guide, knowledgeable and easy going. Waterfalls were beautiful, the cycling was fun. Wasn’t super strenuous but not a cake walk either. Wonderful way to see the sights!”
Review of Antelope Canyon X near Page, Arizona, with route details, photo upgrade advice, pricing, access tips, and honest pros and cons.
“We had a great time. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and amazing at taking our photos! We'll definitely recommend.”
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