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2023 November Trip Dates

U.S.A. Destinations
Arizona Hikes
Grand Canyon National Park
Backpacking Trips
Grand Canyon National Park has not yet issued backpacking permits for this month. It's extremely beneficial to register before the permit process (85+% of our guests do). You can pick any dates and you'll receive a 5% early registration discount! We have a great success rate and your deposit is fully transferrable or refundable if we're unsuccessful. Click here to read more about Grand Canyon's permit process, or get started by selecting a trip and hitting "Go!" below.
All Other Trip Types
Sedona Hiking Tours
California Hikes
Death Valley Hiking Tours
Eastern Sierras
Joshua Tree Hiking Tours
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lost Coast Guided Hikes
Sequoia - Kings Canyon
Yosemite Hiking Tours
Colorado Hikes
Flat Tops Trips
Rocky Mountain National Park
Montana / Wyoming Hikes
Absaroka-Beartooths
Jackson Hole Guided Hikes
Tetons Guided Hikes
Wind River Range
Yellowstone Hiking Tours
New Hampshire Hikes
White Mountains Hut Treks
North Carolina Hikes
Asheville Hiking Tours
Smoky Mountains Guided Hikes
Utah Hiking Tours
Arches & Canyonlands
Bryce Hiking Tours
Capitol Reef Guided Hikes
Grand Staircase Escalante
Paria Slot Canyons
Zion Hiking Tours
Vermont Hikes
Vermont Hikes
Washington Hikes
Mount Rainier Hiking Tours
North Cascades Guided Hikes
Olympic Hiking Tours
International Destinations
Alps Guided Treks
Alps Guided Treks
Canada Hiking Tours
Canada Hiking Tours
Iceland Hiking Trips
Iceland Hiking Trips
Nepal Treks
Nepal Treks
Norway Hiking Tours
Norway Hiking Tours
Patagonia Trekking (Chile)
Patagonia Trekking (Chile)
Peru Treks
Cordillera Huayhuash Trekking
Guided Hikes to Machu Picchu
Tanzania (Kilimanjaro)
Tanzania (Kilimanjaro)
Vietnam
Vietnam
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HIKING IN NOVEMBER
BENEFITS OF HIKING IN NOVEMBER
The biggest benefit with November is the lack of crowds at many destinations. Because many people are focused on preparing for the holidays and winter, travel begins to ebb in November, which is a benefit to those who do desire to get out.
In early November, USA desert and canyon destinations are fantastic, but by mid to late November many are getting significantly more chilly. Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Joshua Tree and the Sedona area are all wonderful throughout November, as well as Zion, Bryce and the Grand Staircase-Escalante but more for inn-based tours.
Internationally, you can enjoy the Inca Trail in November with far fewer people on the trail but a higher chance of rain. Vietnam is very nice. Nepal is in its prime, so we heartily recommend joining Nepal treks in November. Also, southern hemisphere trekking destinations like New Zealand and Patagonia are active in November, which is a great perk.
DRAWBACKS OF HIKING IN NOVEMBER
The main drawbacks of November are that the northern hemisphere mountain destinations are fully entering winter and are no longer open for trekking. Some will be open soon however for snowshoe trips!
WHERE TO HIKE
There are two main categories of destinations to hike in November:
– USA desert and canyon destinations – these options include Grand Canyon, Sedona’s Red Rock Country, Zion, Bryce, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Joshua Tree and more.
– Trekking and backpacking internationally – recommended options for November are Peru, Vietnam, Nepal, New Zealand and Patagonia.