Join Women Who Explore for an unforgettable adventure through one of the best canyon-backpacking destinations in the world, Paria Canyon, and as a bonus, this trail ends in the longest slot canyon in the world, Buckskin Gulch, which is a tributary to Paria Canyon. 

Your adventure begins in Page, Arizona with a couple days to relax and explore the area. Then over the course of 5 days and 4 nights, marvel at the views as we wander 40 miles through this stunning canyon visiting places like Wrather Arch, one of the largest natural arches in the area. We will also pass by lots of petroglyphs from Native Americans who left their mark here years ago. 

With only 20 overnight visitors allowed per day, this experience will give you a challenge and time to enjoy solitude and the stunning nature that surrounds you. This is truly a special place where sisterhood and nature's grandeur unite for an experience like no other. 

Please note special considerations for this trip. Please note that much of this trip requires walking directly in the Paria River, and the condition of the river bottom is changing constantly from rainy weather and flash floods. When this occurs, mud and quicksand make hiking more difficult for several days after a flood. April, May, and June are the months with the lowest chance of flooding. Still, flash floods can happen any time of year, and we will only enter the canyon if it’s safe.

This is a very strenuous trip and requires a Class 3 scramble out of Buckskin Gulch on the last day. This is not for anyone with a strong fear of heights.

Total distance: 40 miles. Total elevation gain: 1,827’.

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