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Arches NP/Andrew White
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The Grand Canyon/Rhian Evans
Yellowstone & Western Trails
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High Plains Highlights
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16 DAYS CAMPING/HOTELS RUGGED BACKBONE OF THE USA
Walking through the dramatic scenery of Yellowstone National Park, exploring the many walking trails and geysers around Jackson and discovering the breathtaking beauty of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, this walking tour unveils some of the most stunning scenery North America has to offer.
Yellowstone National Park Starting in Salt Lake City we head north to Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone has much to offer nature-lovers including bubbling mud pools, hot springs and geysers that shoot plumes of water up to 55m into the air. Herds of elk, bison and deer are found grazing in lush green alpine meadows. We spend our time exploring the many walking trails and natural features of the park such as Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Basin. Grand Teton & Jackson In Grand Teton National Park ten mountain summits tower above the valley floor, and at the foot of the mountains lie beautiful glacial lakes for which this area is famous. Our time here is spent walking some of the many trails along the shores of these lakes keep an eye out for moose and elk. The peaks in the park rise a sheer 2000m above the plains and provide an ideal area for walking. Finally we head to Red Canyon in the Flaming Gorge area and hike around its rim. Grand Teton NP/Andrew White
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WEST YELLOWSTONE
Idaho Falls
YELLOWSTONE NP
Walks & drives Wildlife, hot springs & geysers
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Few places can beat the sheer concentration of natural beauty found bordering the mile high plateau either side of the Colorado River. The deep red of the rock against the blue of the sky, the incongruous sight of water next to desert.
Route 66 & Grand Canyon Leaving Las Vegas we are struck by the contrast of the bustling city to the stark desert around. Crossing the Hoover Dam we continue along Route 66 and overnight in the memorabilia filled town of Williams. Striking north we reach the south rim of the Grand Canyon where we have time to walk and explore.
GRAND TETON NP
Monument Valley Entering Navajo Reservation Land we stop off to admire the classic panorama of Monument Valley, its eroded tabletop mountains silhouetted against the sky. The entire area is a giant showcase for the power and beauty of the forces of nature. Bryce & Zion NP Leaving Arizona, we cross the Colorado River into Utah. We pause on the way to admire the dramatic sandstone slots of Antelope Canyon near the impressive 125m high Glen Canyon Dam. It is difficult to prepare oneself for the psychedelic wind-eroded landforms of Bryce, and the contrast between this parched environment and the oasis of Zion NP a huge gorge with cliffs thousands of feet high, framing the rock pools and waterfalls of the valley below.
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Great Salt Lake
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Flaming Gorge Dinosaur National Monument
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ZION NP BRYCE CANYON NP PAGE KAYENTA
Antelope Monument Canyon Valley
FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Vegas. 2 Drive via Route 66 to Williams. 3 Drive to Grand Canyon NP; optional walks and overflight 4 Drive via Monument Valley; optional jeep tour, to Kayenta. 5 Drive via Antelope Canyon and the Glen Canyon Dam to Bryce NP. 6 AM walks & drive via Zion NP to Springdale. 7 Visit Zion NP, drive to Las Vegas. 8 Fly London. 9 Arrive London. Accommodation & Meals: 7nts hotel/motel. See insert p2. Mode of Travel: Maxi-wagon/On foot. Comment: A fast paced tour of some of the most stunning landscapes on earth. Be prepared for early starts in order to make the most of each day. Walks are optional. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader/driver Group Size: Approx. 9 to 12.
Arches & Canyonlands After discovering the fossils of Dinosaur National Monument we head for the Needles where we camp out wild in the desert in Canyonlands, then spend some days further exploring the spectacular scenery of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks from our base in Moab. We'll see Mesa Arch and there is the chance for some optional whitewater rafting on the Colorado river.
SPRINGDALE LAS VEGAS GRAND CANYON NP
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FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Salt Lake City. 2 Drive to Yellowstone. 3 & 4 In Yellowstone NP; various walks; visit Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Basin. 5 Visit Old Faithful; drive to Jackson. 6 Drive Colter Lake; walk round peninsular. 7 Free day in Jackson. 8 Drive Jenny Lake and hike to Amphitheatre Lake. 9 Drive Flaming Gorge; drive Red Canyon then on to Vernal. 10 Drive Dinosaur National Monument; continue to Canyonlands, Needles area. 11 Drive to Moab; excursion to Arches NP. 12 & 13 In Moab; optional rafting; excursion to Canyonlands NP Islands in the Sky area. 14 Drive to Salt Lake City. 15 Fly London. 16 Arrive London. Accommodation & Meals: 2nts hotel, 12nts camping; 12 breakfasts, 10 lunches & 7 dinners included. See insert p2. Mode of Travel: Maxi-wagon/On foot. Comment: This walking tour is dedicated to those wishing to explore on foot some of the most diverse scenery in North America. Walks are graded moderate with some strenuous options. You are expected to participate in camp chores, such as the preparation of meals. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader/cook plus driver. Group Size: Approx. 9 to 12.
Bryce Canyon/Nicola Waller
Trek length and gradients
2500m 2250m 2000m 1750m 1500m 1250m 1000m Day 3 6km Day 4 9.5km Day 5 6.5km Day 6 21km
Rest Day
Rest Day
Rest Day optional evening walk
Day 11 17.5km Day 12 5km Day 13 10.5km
Day 7
Day 8 26km
Day 9 5km
Day 10
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