EASY TO MODERATE HIKING ITINERARY DAY 1: SEDONA  The town is perky and fun with a curious blend of mystical crystal and vortex seekers, European travelers and mountain and desert aficionados. DAY 2: SEDONA  Delve into the popular region of Oak Creek Canyon. Soaring monoliths conspire with forests of ponderosa, juniper and pinion to produce a region that earned Sedona the title, “The Most Beautiful Place in America.” Distance 7 miles. Elevation gain 1350 ft. / loss 1350 ft. DAY 3: SEDONA  Sedona truly offers limitless hiking possibilities with unlimited views. We’ll choose between lofty mountain excursions, deep canyon explorations or a mixture of both. Distance 8 miles. Elevation gain 1700 ft. / loss 2000 ft. DAY 4: SEDONA TO BLUFF   A memorable journey delivers us to the virtually unknown outpost of Bluff, Utah, perched on the banks of the San Juan River. This is the land of Ancestral Puebolans cliff dwellings, rock art and lost civilizations. Overnight in a charming, atmospheric bed and breakfast located in the center of town. Enroute, explore the southern reaches of the Canyonlands National Park. Distance 5 miles. Elevation gain 900 ft. / loss 900 ft. DAY 5: BLUFF  We’ll trade our hiking boots for paddles as we bounce and laugh through the most exciting whitewater sections of the San Juan River. It is no coincidence that some of the finest examples of 5,000 year-old rock art and cliff dwellings lie along the calm sections of the river. We’ll use our comfortable riverboat to discover these historic houses and renderings leftover from civilizations now gone. The river trip is a one mile hike out and back to river house. DAY 6: BLUFF TO MOAB  Transfer by van to the bustling desert town of Moab, surrounded by beautiful sandstone cliffs and situated on the banks of the Colorado River. Overnight in another wonderful bed and breakfast. Distance 5 miles. Elevation gain 400 ft. / loss 400 ft. DAY 7: MOAB  Today we’ll explore a rarely traveled corner of Arches National Park; a protected area boasting more than two thousand sandstone arches. We’ll explore balanced rocks, fins and pinnacles, highlighted by a striking environment of contrasting colors, landforms and textures. Distance 8 miles. Elevation gain 1000 ft. / loss 1000 ft. DAY 8: MOAB  Our second day in Moab will combine everything wonderful about the desert. The snow-capped peaks of the La Sal Mountains present a stunning backdrop against endless miles of red sandstone. Distance 7 miles. Elevation loss 2000 ft. DAY 9: DEPART 23 "We loved the walks — the less trafficked the better and our guide did a great job of finding those for us." – Bevin C. *All ground transportation between Sedona and Moab included during tour. Luggage transfer daily. NOTE: Daily itineraries on all our guided treks are subject to change. Your guide(s) will make route decisions based on weather and terrain conditions as well as hiker's abilities. TRIP RATINGS Moderate hiking up to 10 miles with ascents up to 1,800 feet. (Trip rating descriptions found on page 8.) To Moab Delicate Arch Bluff To Sedona Sedona Cathedral Rock Red Rock State Park Red Rock Secret Mtn. Wilderness Wilson Mtn. Munds Mtn. Maroon Mtn. To Bluff Mexican Hat River House Cliff Dwelling Butler Wash Petroglyphs Moab Arches National Park Balanced Rock Court House Towers To Bluff San Juan River UTAH UTAH ARIZONA Colorado River EFFORT 2-3/ 4 COMFORT 3/ 4 2-3/ 4 TERRAIN