Canyons of The Escalante Llama Trek
Torrey, UT
5.0 (7 reviews)Trip Highlights
- Fascinating History
- Desert Oases
- Wonderful Desert Solitude
- Iconic Utah Landscapes
- Traverse of Escalante
- Stunning Rock Formations
- Breathtaking Night Skies
Description
This extraordinary journey through the wilder side of Utah’s Canyon Country is made all the better by our friendly pack llamas! Without the heavier loads of a backpacking trip, we set off into the wilderness on a 4-night backcountry adventure with sinuous sandstone canyon hiking, desert oases, amazing history, creekside camps, mesmerizing night skies, wildlife and more.
Beginning at a remote, scenic escarpment, this memorable Utah hike traverses from one side of the Escalante Canyons to the other. The two canyons that we follow create a natural corridor through the region. In fact, this route is a historic “road” through the Escalante Region used in the 1880’s. We will see signs of both the historical and pre-historical people who have been traveling this route since time unknown. This is simply a fantastic hike in a world class destination, made all the better with the help of our pack llamas!
This trip is operated by Wildland Llamas, an authorized hiking and llama outfitter in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Need to Know: Waste Regulation
The public agencies that oversee this region require that everyone hiking through this fragile area pack out all solid waste, including human waste. We provide resources and training to make this manageable and efficient. However, if you’d rather embark on a trip in this region where that isn’t required, we recommending checking out the Boulder Rim Llama Trek.
$2495 Per Person
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 2
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
After spending the first night in the yurts in Torrey, your first day of hiking on day 2 is a long day, covering 9.5 miles at a gradual downhill. Other days are much shorter (< 6 miles each) and allow some time for exploration.
Hiking Distances:

5-9 mi
Backpack Weight:

10-20 lbs
Terrain:

Lightly Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:

250 ft
Heights Exposure:

Light
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Hiking uphill or downhill with a 10-20 lb backpack for 4-6 hours
- Maintaining balance and footing on variable, lightly rugged terrain including sand, water and rocky areas
SOLITUDE LEVEL 3
1 least solitude, 5 most solitude
We rate this Utah llama trek a solitude 3. You can expect to see a couple other groups of hikers per day.
This Utah trip originates in Torrey, Utah where you’ll meet your guide and group on the evening of Day 1 for our pre-hike orientation, dinner and camping.
Salt Lake City, Utah is home to the closest major airport. Many guests rent a vehicle to get to Torrey, which is a 3.5 hour drive. There are also shuttle services available.
Important: two departures of this trip in 2022 (March 21 and April 18) are originating in St. George, UT. If you’re on either of these trips, please plan on meeting your guide and group the morning of Day 1 in St. George.
UTAH SALES TAX
Utah is the only state we are based in that charges sales tax to outfitters and guides. The sales tax is based on the St. George, UT municipality rates, which are adjusted occasionally but are in the 6-7% range. For all of our hiking and backpacking tours that originate from our St. George, Utah base (Utah trips and Death Valley trips), the sales tax will be applied automatically to your payments. Feel free to call us at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) with any questions!
Private Trips
Travel in perfect company by booking a private trip exclusively for your group!
Our sliding scale for private trips is based on the final number of guests in your group. Rates are per person and do not include sales tax, national park fees or guide gratuity. The final rate is based on the actual number of guests on the trip and may adjust based on cancellations or additions.
Please Note: you can also enjoy a private trip at our normal scheduled rates by filling any empty tour to capacity. However, if group members drop from the tour those spots will automatically become available on our website for instant booking. By purchasing a private trip at the rates listed below, your trip will remain exclusive to your group regardless of cancellations.
Private Rates FOr This Trip
- 2 People: Rate x 2.5
- 3 People: Rate x 1.75
- 4 People: Rate x 1.25
- 5+ People: Rate x 1.15
*all rates are per person
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