Explore Zion’s hidden gems with a customizable backcountry tour. Discover history, stunning views, and ancient petroglyphs away from the crowds.
- Smithsonian Butte Back Country Byway - We will begin our journey driving up from Hurricane, UT toward Gooseberry Mesa. Once we turn on to this road we will travel 10 minutes down a 4x4 dirt road to a parking spot. There is about a 15 minute hike on a dirt trail to a petroglyph wall. We will then drive on to Wire Mesa and do another 15-30 minute hike. This is a well established trail and good for beginner hikers. There are epic views of Zion from the Mesa. Excellent for panoramic photography.
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- Dog friendly
- Hiking poles, Backpacks and Headlamps
- Snacks
- Digital photos from the journey
- This is not a Zion National Park Shuttle!
We have a deep passion for the history of this area. Expect to learn about the natural landscape, but also about the Native American history and the relationship between the Paiute and the Mormon settlers in the late 1800s.
We also customize each tour to the ability of our clients. We can do a primarily driving tour with small hikes or add more robust hikes for those who want to climb hills and get out there.
We help people see another side of Zion National Park without the crowds. We do not travel inside Zion, however we will be surrounded by the park and the views are amazing.
Please note that we have a MINIMUM requirement of 2 people. Thank you.
- Booster seats are available for kids.
- We can accommodate those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.
- We are pet friendly and can accommodate dogs.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.