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*Our information may not always be current and should be used for trip planning / selection purposes only. Always call ahead for the most current information before setting out on your trip.

Weekend Getaway

Weekend Getaways

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Ashdown Gorge Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 10

Group Size Limit: 25

Best For: 1 night

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Mount Nebo Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 21

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-2 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

Week-Long Adventures

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Arches National Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 27

Group Size Limit: 7

Best For: 1-7 nights (hard limit) 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Bryce Canyon National Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 60

Group Size Limit: 6

Best For: 1-7 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Lone Peak Wilderness 

Number of Miles of Trail: 46

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-6 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Mount Olympus Wilderness 

Number of Miles of Trail: 42

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-5 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required

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Gritty Expeditions

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Ashley National Forest 

Number of Miles of Trail: 1,000+

Group Size Limit: 14

Best For: 1-∞ nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required

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Capitol Reef National Park 

Number of Miles of Trail: 70

Group Size Limit: 12

Best For: 1-13 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required

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Dixie National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 1,600+

Group Size Limit: 25

Best For: 1-∞ nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required

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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Number of Miles of Trail: 1.25 million acres

Group Size Limit: 12

Best For: 1-13 (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Required

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High Uintas Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 545

Group Size Limit: 14

Best For: 1-∞ nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 150

Group Size Limit: 25

Best For: 1-20 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 1,700+

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-13 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Zion National Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 90

Group Size Limit: 12

Best For: 1-12 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required

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