Zion / Bryce Bus Trip - CANCELED

Zion National Park is a spectacular network of colorful canyons, forested mesas, and striking deserts. Come see the beautiful multi-layered red rock, where the river has carved the canyon over millions of years. Experience the grandeur and peace of this enchanting place, where nature and its “community of life are untrammeled by man, a place where man himself is a visitor who does not remain.”

We will travel in a chartered, air-conditioned bus, up to Zion Canyon, with base campers spending four nights at Watchman Campground, with an optional day trip to Bryce Canyon. Base camp participants will be able to choose which hike they would like to do each day. Backpack groups will spend the first night at Zion base camp, then will be bussed out to their trailheads for 1 or 2 nights, to return to Zion base camp on the last night before we drive home. We’ll enjoy hiking, campfires, starry nights, and good company. Base camp and backpack trips of varying difficulty are available. Please note that due to road closures and hike closures, the hikes or backpacks may change as needed.

Participants must provide their own meals and camping equipment. Upon registration, you will receive an email confirmation. The pre-trip planning meeting is September 23rd, 2021 from 6:30 to 8 pm on zoom. It’s a great chance to meet your leaders and ask questions (highly recommended for first-timers). A handout will also provided with suggestions about what to pack, weather, safety tips, etc. Look forward to having you join us!

 The information below is subject to change.

Base Camp
Watchman Campground
Easy to Hard
Event Capacity: 32

Option #1 
Easier to moderate day hikes in Zion
Leader: TBD, Assistant TBD

We will stay in base camp in Zion. Hikes will be easy to moderate day hikes in the main Zion Canyon. You will also have the option of joining the day trip to Bryce National Park.

Option #2 
Moderate to hard day hikes in Zion
Leader: Mike Fry, Assistant TBD

We will stay in base camp in Zion. Hikes will be moderate to hard day hikes in the main Zion Canyon. Possible day hikes may include the East Rim Trail, West Rim trail, Angel's landing, Observation point etc. You will also have the option of joining the day trip to Bryce National Park.

Backpack/Base Camp
La Verkin Creek
Moderate
Leader: Michael Taylor,  Assistant: Oscar Brambila
Trip Rating: M7B
Event Capacity: 4

This trip is the first leg of the famous Trans Zion Trek. After leaving the Zion base camp In the morning we will set out on a moderate 2 night backpack and return to the bus base camp on Sunday to spend the afternoon in the Park at your leisure. We will travel along the Sublime Hop Valley Trail and through the picturesque valley of La Verkin Creek, offering amazing views of the surrounding cliffs. We will spend 2 nights in the La Verkin Creek/Kolob Canyon area. Exploratory day hikes can include the Kolob Arch; possibly the world's largest free standing arch and Beartrap Canyon and Falls featuring tight walls and a wonderful 30-foot-high waterfall and alcove. Afterwards we return to the Zion base camp for the night. 2 nights at Zion basecamp, 2-night backpack doing 3-7 mile/day backpack. Elevation change 950 feet with backpacks. This is a through backpack with 13 total miles. Day hikes are optional (5 miles).

Space: Limited to 45 participants (including leaders and assistants)
Cost: $255
Registration Opens: August 24, 2021 6 am
Pre-Trip Meeting : September 23, 6:30 pm (online)

For questions, contact the Coordinator, Monica Elrod, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.