Buckskin Gulch Day Hike
Overview
EXPERIENCE A DEEP, REMOTE SLOT CANYON. Buckskin Gulch is the longest slot canyon in the world, slicing through the beautiful Navajo sandstone in southern Utah. Enjoy an intimate adventure in an incredible slot canyon without the mass of crowds that are encountered at Zions or Antelope Canyon. We'll be dropping into the very middle of this remote canyon, bypassing a long hike at the beginning, and exploring the labyrinth at a leisurely pace all to ourselves.
This hike is not for anyone with a strong fear of heights and requires a steep Class 3 scramble into the slot (you'll be using your hands). This is a physically demanding hike of a minimum distance of 4 miles and a max of 10 miles. Recent rain events may require hiking through mud and wading through pools of water. Conditions inside the slot canyon change continuously, so bring an adventurous and positive attitude. Entry into the canyon is allowed only if safe from flash flood danger.
This hike is not for anyone with a strong fear of heights and requires a steep Class 3 scramble into the slot (you'll be using your hands). This is a physically demanding hike of a minimum distance of 4 miles and a max of 10 miles. Recent rain events may require hiking through mud and wading through pools of water. Conditions inside the slot canyon change continuously, so bring an adventurous and positive attitude. Entry into the canyon is allowed only if safe from flash flood danger.
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Hiking stick
- First aid equipment
- Wilderness First Responder Certified Guide
- Entry/Admission - Buckskin Gulch
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Buckskin Gulch, Kanab, UT
Buckskin Gulch is the longest slot canyon in the world, slicing through the beautiful Navajo sandstone in southern Utah. Enjoy an intimate, private adventure in an incredible slot canyon without the mass of crowds that are encountered at Zions or Antelope Canyon. We'll be dropping into the very middle of this remote canyon, bypassing a long hike at the beginning, and exploring the labyrinth at a leisurely pace all to ourselves.
Duration: 10 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Buckskin Gulch, Kanab, UT
Buckskin Gulch is the longest slot canyon in the world, slicing through the beautiful Navajo sandstone in southern Utah. Enjoy an intimate, private adventure in an incredible slot canyon without the mass of crowds that are encountered at Zions or Antelope Canyon. We'll be dropping into the very middle of this remote canyon, bypassing a long hike at the beginning, and exploring the labyrinth at a leisurely pace all to ourselves.
Duration: 10 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for those with a strong fear of heights
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- While Backcountry Found is taking steps to minimize risks, participants acknowledge all risks associated with travel and exposure to the virus.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
Joshaston
May 2020
My wife and I had wanted to go to Buckskin Gulch for a number of years, but we were a little intimidated. Having thought about it for a number of years and hearing so many great things about Buckskin, our expectations were very high. Luckily we found a guide that was up for the challenge of excee...
My wife and I had wanted to go to Buckskin Gulch for a number of years, but we were a little intimidated. Having thought about it for a number of years and hearing so many great things about Buckskin, our expectations were very high. Luckily we found a guide that was up for the challenge of exceeding our very high expectations. After COVID restrictions started to loosen up in Utah, we decided to take a quick weekend trip. We wanted to do buckskin, but we didn’t have the permits that are required to backpack into the slot (very difficult to get and you need to get them well in advance). We wanted to make sure we found an experience that could give us a great adventure outdoors, but also that would be safe during this challenging time. Todd at Backcountry Found was great on both (and all) accounts. The experience that BackCountry Found has put together is completely unique and extraordinary. You drop into the middle section of the Buckskin, which allows you to experience above and below the drop-in point. The middle section drop-in can be hard to find and a bit daunting, so having Todd was the perfect way to experience it. It’s an experience that we will never forget. What was really cool about the approach that Todd took was his attention to detail. He paid attention to all the details, most of which we would have never thought of. Todd delivered by making sure we had snacks, a nice lunch, and a cold drink after the long hike. He was also extremely patient, ensuring that we had the experience we were looking for. We couldn’t have thought of a better experience. Todd also knew amazing details around the botany in the area, which proved to be super interesting. Todd knew where petroglyphs were that we would have most certainly missed. In fact, Todd was gracious enough to point out those petroglyphs to other hikers that had missed them. I don’t think I realized just how unique this experience was. In my experience, no other guides offer this same adventure. The opportunity of dropping in the middle of the canyon was a key to this being such an excellent adventure. You bypass the long portion of the top hike, you bypass the oft-times ridiculously deep water that can sometimes plague the top portion, but you get the best parts of the canyon. You get a perfect dose of everything you look for in an outdoor adventure. Now we just need to figure out how to go on a guided trip with Backcountry Found down the Grand Canyon!kimberlyk762
June 2021
Amazing hike with Wagner Kelley as our guide. It was myself and my 2 teenage kids (15 and 18). Wagner called me 2 days before to go over the meet time, place, and any preparations needed. He met us early at 6:30am due to the predicted heat of the day of 108 degrees. He drove us to the trailh...
Amazing hike with Wagner Kelley as our guide. It was myself and my 2 teenage kids (15 and 18). Wagner called me 2 days before to go over the meet time, place, and any preparations needed. He met us early at 6:30am due to the predicted heat of the day of 108 degrees. He drove us to the trailhead in his van. What an amazing hike! Wagner immediately began talking to us about the native americans cultures, the geography, the plant life. He was so knowledgeable. Our descent into the canyon was so cool. What a gorgeous hike with spectacular formations, petroglyphs. He had packed a delicious lunch for us and allowed us to go at our own pace- never pushing. The ascent out of the canyon was more difficult for me because the rocks were so hot! Once out he was very patient with us and took it slowly finding multiple shade stops because it was 105 degrees when we hiked the last mile back to the van. All together we put in about 6 miles. At the van he had drinks and watermelon in a cooler. We only saw 2 other people on the hike so it was like we had the place to ourselves. I felt safe the whole time with our guide's experience and knowledge of the terrain. 100% satisfied and what an incredible day. My kids loved it too! Highly recommend if you are up for an adventure.Melissa_B
June 2021
Highly recommend booking the Buckskin Gulch Day Hike! Absolutely gorgeous walking through the gulch. Our guide, Marci from Backcountry Found, was very knowledgeable and pointed out several different sights/features along the hike. Backcountry Found made all the arrangements (getting permits, pr...
Highly recommend booking the Buckskin Gulch Day Hike! Absolutely gorgeous walking through the gulch. Our guide, Marci from Backcountry Found, was very knowledgeable and pointed out several different sights/features along the hike. Backcountry Found made all the arrangements (getting permits, providing transportation, packing snacks and lunch, etc). All we had to do was be ready for a fun adventure! Thank you Marci for guiding us on an amazing hike!foodandfilm
June 2021
This hiking experience was incredible. Our guides Tom and Todd did an outstanding job of guiding us into the gulch and providing a lot of interesting information along the way. Part of the trip involves navigation of a sandstone scramble that could have been very challenging without the proper gu...
This hiking experience was incredible. Our guides Tom and Todd did an outstanding job of guiding us into the gulch and providing a lot of interesting information along the way. Part of the trip involves navigation of a sandstone scramble that could have been very challenging without the proper guidance. Our guides got us down with ease. The gulch was extremely beautiful and we saw very few people during our few hours there. It made for fantastic photo opportunities. We were extremely happy that we decided to book this trip and without hesitation, would take another trip with the guides of Backcountry Found.JorgeC4295
January 2021
This was an incredible experience and only improved by the knowledge, expertise, patience and kindness displayed by Tom! Even better that not many hikers go through there so you get to connect with nature in an awesome way! Subliminal aspects like the sound of the wind picking up through the ...
This was an incredible experience and only improved by the knowledge, expertise, patience and kindness displayed by Tom! Even better that not many hikers go through there so you get to connect with nature in an awesome way! Subliminal aspects like the sound of the wind picking up through the slot or the sun beaming through different spots, vegetation add to the imposing character of the slot! Thanks to the guides for facilitating this experience and memorializing the experience with the great photographs!janeyjaneNZ
December 2020
From first contact, Tom and Todd were wonderful to deal with. My friend was not sure she was up for the downclimb into the canyon on their day hike. Todd sent photos and she decided it was doable. On the day, Tom assisted and all went smoothly. Around ever corner were amazing photo ops, Tom su...
From first contact, Tom and Todd were wonderful to deal with. My friend was not sure she was up for the downclimb into the canyon on their day hike. Todd sent photos and she decided it was doable. On the day, Tom assisted and all went smoothly. Around ever corner were amazing photo ops, Tom suggested best spots for photos and took a bunch too which he later shared. He pointed out petroglyphs (which we would've walked straight past without knowing) and provided a delicious lunch. The canyon is simply stunning and even though you don't need a guide, Tom's time and guidance were worth every penny (as well as being a knowledgeable and genuinely nice guy). We only saw two others in the canyon while there. Such a wonderful must do experience!