Zion Backcountry Off-road Hiking and Driving Tour Views & Petroglyphs

Zion National Park
Durations- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Languages- English
Address- 495 N State St, La Verkin, UT 84745, USA

We are deeply passionate for the history and landscape of Zion, helping people see another side of the park. All tours are customized, but we typically do a driving tour along with small hikes, or we may add more robust hikes for those who want to go deep. While we do not travel inside Zion, we skirt its edges with access to gorgeous views inside the park. This tour has a minimum requirement of two people.

  • Get to know the beauty of Greater Zion without the crowds
  • Explore petroglyphs, a ghost town, and stunning vistas
  • Learn about the relationship between the Paiute and Mormon settlers of the area
  • Each tour is customized to you interests, abilities, and preferences

What To Expect

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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 4×4 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.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Grafton Ghost Town



Next we drive down the mountain on a 4×4 road, ending up at Grafton Ghost town. We will have a quick walk about the ghost town and cemetary, then drive back toward our starting point.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Booster seats are available for kids.
We can accommodate those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.
We are pet friendly and can accommodate dogs.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Include

Hiking poles, Backpacks and Headlamps
Snacks
Digital photos from the journey
Dog friendly

Exclude

This is not a Zion National Park Shuttle!

Max group – 7