A memorable extended trip through the incomparable scenery of Grand Gulch.  This ambitious trip surveys the central portion of Grand Gulch, an outdoor museum of the Anasazi culture.

Type of Trip:  Backpacking/Camping
Dates:  March-June and August -November
Number of Days: 5 or 6  (5 day is Bullet to Collins and 6 day is Kane to Collins)
Total Distance:  30 miles
Elevation Gain Loss: 1500ft
Difficulty:  Moderately Strenuous
Orientation Time:  8am the day of the hike
Orientation Location:  La Quinta – Moab
Trip Departure: 9am
Trip Return:  4pm 
 
(B) = Breakfast   (L) = Lunch   (D) = Dinner

Cost: 
5 Day - $1225 per person
6 Day - $1399 per person

** This trip can be customized around different starting point and times**

Kane Gulch to Collins Spring trail leads into one of the most pristine segments of Grand Gulch.  It contains a plentitude of cliff dwellings, granaries, ruins and rock art left behind by the ancient Anasazi Indians.  Hiking into Grand Gulch, as the ancient Anasazi and Fremont Indian’s once did hundreds and hundreds of years ago, is the best way to experience the many remarkable archaeological sites and natural beauty of these sandstone canyons.  Along the trail you will come across many cliff dwellings, granaries, ruins, rock art, pottery shards, natural arches, vaulted amphitheaters, and hoodoos.  This truly is one of the most unforgettable backpacking trails in Utah and it entices many of our clients to return time and time again.

Itinerary* - The final itinerary may change due to weather or any unforeseen circumstance(s).

Day 1:  Meet at the La Quinta in Moab (this trip can start in Flagstaff as well) at 7am; make sure you eat and have your hiking boots on, ready to go. We will depart for the trailhead after a short orientation.  Finish the day camping under the stars.  About 5 miles of hiking – (L) (D)

Day 2: After an early breakfast we are off for a full day of exploring the side canyon and hidden secrets.  Highlights include Junction Ruin, Turkey Pen Ruin, lush springs, and Stimper Arch to name a few.  About 8 miles of hiking  - (B) (L) (D)

Day 3: Today’s journey will bring us to some of the most interesting side canyons in this area.  We will also examine some of the most impressive dwelling yet.  Highlights include Lion Track Spring, Split Level Ruin, Coyote Canyon and Shieks Canyon.  About 7 miles of hiking - (B) (L) (D)

Day 4:  On our well deserved “layover day” we visit one of the most famous ruins ever…Perfect Kiva!  This outdoor museum lets us relive what everyday life must have been like 1000 years ago.  About 7 miles of hiking  - (B) (L) (D)

Day 5:  The fifth day brings us to the most popular pictograph.  Archeologist travel from all over the world to see this jaw dropping rock face.  About 8 miles of hiking - (B) (L) (D)

Day 6:  Wake up to the smell of fresh coffee/tea and a warm sunrise!  Our final ascent out of this beautiful sandstone canyon gives us a breathtaking view, but not before exploring one or two hidden highlights.  The group is back in Moab by 4pm.  About 5 miles of hiking – (B) (L)