Utah Red Rocks
Tuition $5,895 $5,395
Grades
9-12
Days
14
Dates
Activities
Backpack, Canyoneer, Whitewater Raft
Arrival Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Departure Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Accommodations
Tent Camping
Trip Overview
Discover the rugged majesty of the Utah desert on an unforgettable 14-day odyssey through winding canyons and rushing rapids.
Activity Highlights
- Backpack the Boulder Mail Trail (3 day backcountry trip)
- Whitewater raft through Desolation Canyon (4 day backcountry trip)
- Canyoneer in Moab, Utah
Itinerary
Begin your adventure on the historic Boulder Mail Trail in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, where honing backcountry leadership skills while traversing iconic red rock landscapes. As the sun sets, experience the profound silence of desert nights under a brilliant canopy of stars, camping deep within towering sandstone formations.
The journey continues with a multi-day rafting expedition through Desolation Canyon (Utah Red Rocks is the only Wilderness Adventures trip that features an extended river section!). You’ll navigate thrilling whitewater and peaceful stretches between soaring canyon walls, mastering the unique rhythm of life on the water.
To cap off the experience, return to the frontcountry for two days of expert-led canyoneering, learning to rappel and navigate the desert’s hidden slots. Emerge from these two weeks as a confident desert explorer, equipped with specialized skills and lasting friendships forged in the heart of Southern Utah.
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Arrivals in Salt Lake City |
| Day 2 | Prep for Backpacking |
| Day 3-5 | Backpack the Boulder Mail Trail (3 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 6 | Prep for Overnight Whitewater Rafting |
| Day 7-10 | Whitewater Raft Desolation Canyon (4 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 11-12 | Canyoneering |
| Day 13 | Travel to Salt Lake City |
| Day 14 | Departures |
*Order of activities may vary per session. Please contact us for further details. Alterations are sometimes necessary and unavoidable for the health, safety, well-being, and enjoyment of the students, so itineraries may also change depending on a variety of unpredictable factors. If an activity or area is altered for any reason (absent a force majeure), it will be replaced with a comparable activity or area, conditions permitting. Normal terms and conditions apply to trips with itinerary changes.
Details & Resources
Accommodations
This Trip Includes…
- Frontcountry Camping
- Backcountry Camping
Resources
Adventure With Us
We hope that you decide to join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Our enrollment and planning teams are standing by to help answer any questions you may have about our programs.
Trip Price Includes
- Accommodations
- Activities
- Meals
- Group gear
Not Included
- Personal gear and clothing
- Airfare to and from the trip start and end
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