All-Women’s Canyonlands Basecamp 

We’ll meet early for a warm welcome, a light breakfast, and a brief orientation to set the tone for the days ahead. Then it’s off to explore Arches National Park, where more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches stretch across the desert landscape like windows into another world. Our hike through Devil’s Garden will take us past some of the park’s most iconic formations, as we soak up the surreal beauty of this red rock wonderland and enjoy our first shared trail miles together.

After a trail-side lunch and time to take it all in, we’ll head south toward Canyonlands National Park, where adventure and solitude await. Nestled deep within the Needles District, our private group campsite will be home for the next four nights—a quiet, peaceful retreat far from the crowds, complete with fresh water, private restrooms, and plenty of space to relax.

As we settle into camp, you’ll feel the rhythm of the desert begin to work its magic. With no distractions, no rush, and a circle of supportive women around you, this is your space to breathe deeply, move mindfully, and reconnect—with yourself and the wild.

Driving Time: 2 hours

Hiking Distance: ~6 miles

Lunch, Dinner

Our first morning in camp begins with the soft golden light of sunrise filtering across red rock and sagebrush. After a nourishing breakfast, we’ll pack our daypacks and hop in the van for a short drive to today’s trailhead. Our adventure is a 7.5-mile loop through Squaw Canyon and Lost Canyon—a route that weaves through sculpted sandstone, across slickrock benches, and into quiet desert canyons where the stillness feels sacred.

Along the way, we’ll encounter hidden springs and pockets of green, rare and beautiful surprises in this otherwise arid landscape. The hike is moderately challenging, offering moments to push ourselves, moments to pause, and plenty of opportunities to connect—with the land, and with each other.

After returning to our peaceful basecamp, we’ll settle in for the evening, unwind beneath the cottonwoods, and share a hearty, guide-prepared dinner around the campfire. As night falls and the stars emerge one by one across the vast desert sky, we’ll reflect on the day’s journey and the quiet strength that rises in wild places.

Hiking Distance: 7.5 miles

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We will have an early breakfast before we head out for today’s exploration. Today we’ll hike through a landscape that feels both ancient and alive, weaving our way through a maze of sculpted canyons and open slickrock benches.

Our destination is the breathtaking Chesler Park, a wide, grassy basin surrounded by a crown of red and white sandstone pinnacles. It’s a stunning contrast to the rugged terrain we’ll pass through to get there, and it offers the perfect spot to settle in for a relaxed picnic lunch with panoramic views. Surrounded by the quiet hum of the desert and the laughter of your fellow adventurers, you’ll experience firsthand the sense of connection and peace that comes from a day immersed in wild beauty.

After retracing our steps back to camp, there’s time to unwind—stretch out beneath the shady junipers, journal, share stories, or join a gentle yoga session to soothe your body and quiet your mind. As the sun dips low, we’ll gather for a delicious guide-prepared dinner, followed by time around the campfire, where the starry skies will take center stage.

Hiking Distance: up to 7 miles 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner   

This is our most physically demanding hike of the trip, and also one of the most rewarding. Our destination is the awe-inspiring Druid Arch, a dramatic sandstone formation soaring 150 feet into the desert sky—tucked deep in the backcountry of the Needles District.

We’ll journey through the winding corridors of Elephant Canyon, where towering rock walls and ever-changing light create a sense of wonder with every step. Much of the hike is on relatively flat terrain, giving us time to find our rhythm and soak in the beauty around us. As we approach the final stretch, the trail climbs steeply, requiring a scramble up slickrock and stone steps—a moment to dig deep and feel your strength.

When we reach Druid Arch, the reward is unforgettable: a view that feels earned, a moment of stillness, and the shared joy of having arrived—as individuals, and as a team. We’ll relax here for a well-deserved picnic lunch beneath the arch, reflecting on the journey and the spirit that brought us here.

Afterward, we retrace our steps through the canyon, returning to camp tired, proud, and deeply fulfilled.

Hiking Distance: 11 miles

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our final morning in Canyonlands begins at a slower pace—no rush, no big miles to cover. Just the desert waking up around us, the warmth of shared coffee, and the quiet knowing that we’ve experienced something special together.

After breakfast, we’ll head out for a short hike on the Slickrock Trail, a beautiful walk that highlights the unique geology and sweeping vistas of the Needles District. If the group prefers, we might instead explore a few shorter trails to ancient ruins or hidden viewpoints, letting the day unfold gently, guided by curiosity and presence.

Back at camp, we’ll pack up, share a final meal, and take a few moments to breathe it all in—the strength we found, the friendships forged, and the quiet power of the desert landscape.

We’ll return to Moab by around 4:00 PM, parting ways with full hearts and a renewed sense of self—grounded, inspired, and deeply connected to the land and each other.

Distance: up to 4 miles

Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time: 3.5 hours

• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• All necessary gear: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles
• All cooking/eating gear: bowls, cups, utensils (your guide will prepare all meals)
• All meals from a light breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Moab, UT
• Park entrance fees and camping permits

• Transportation to/from Canyonlands National Park
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most trips will accommodate 6 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 10 people plus 2 guides.

Our All Women’s Adventures are intended for adults 18 years of age or older.    

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

This trip will begin/end in Moab, UT and you will need to spend the night prior to your trip’s scheduled departure in Moab. You will want to fly into either Grand Junction (2 hour drive), Salt Lake City (4 hour drive) or Moab.

You will meet your guide at the specified hotel at 6:30am the morning your trip departs. The hotel breakfast starts at this time and we will eat together and have a brief orientation. We will go over the itinerary, expected weather (and how this might affect what clothing you bring…or leave behind), food, and answer any last-minute questions. We will also hand out day packs for anyone who needs them.

Expect to be back in Moab by 5pm at the latest on the last day of the trip. Many trips will return earlier but we cannot make any guarantees. In general, it is recommended that you do not plan to fly home on the same day your trip finishes. Since each trip has slightly different logistics, feel free to contact us with specific questions related to the expected return time for your trip.