Private tour in St George William W

Half Day Hike in Snow Canyon State Park

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William W.

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Hi! My name is Kim, and I've been a hiking guide in this area for 30+ years, probably longer than you've been alive, and longer than 99.9% of all the guides in Zion, Bryce and Snow Canyon! I love this job so much that I have over 260 5-star reviews, across the internet! I think being a hiking guide is the best job in the world: the beauty of nature, super interesting people, the sun, the clouds, the scenery, and everything else that makes the Great Outdoors great. I especially love Zion and Bryce National Parks as well as Snow Canyon State Park and I would love to show it to you, since you and I are on a "middle-name" basis. Of course, you can't be a guide for 30 years without getting to know a thing or two about this area. I've studied the geology, biology, and history of this area extensively, and I want to share it with you, along with the 300 jokes that I've memorized. I've hiked and explored Zion, Bryce and Snow Canyon at least a gazillion times, and possibly 1. 5 gazillion, so I think I know the area fairly well. I've come as a guide for 2 different local destination spas, and Road Scholar (a bus/hiking tour company mostly for seniors) where I worked as the geology instructor and trail guide. Being out on the trail is what I live for and I hope you give me a chance to share all of that with you! I have all the necessary permits, insurances, licenses, etc. necessary, as well as first aid and CPR certification All guiding services are restricted to certain trails, though these happen to be the most popular trails in the park.

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Overview of your St George tour

Witness first hand the incredible beauty of Snow Canyon State Park with a 30-year guiding professional! For a sneak preview of our trails, see Katy Perry's "Rise" music video. The outdoor shots were filmed in Snow Canyon State Park (though not the lake scenes. . . sorry!). This is a hiking tour of Snow Canyon, a hidden gem near St. George Utah. Many, including myself, consider it as beautiful and interesting as any national park. You will be amazed at the red, orange, pink, yellow and white sandstone hills, cliffs and mountains that surround you, and are in turn surrounded by black lava ridges. I will take you to locations that are stunningly gorgeous, such as two lava tubes, Moki Marble Hill (google "Martian Blueberries"), etc. I will also take you to locations that very few people know of, including two slot canyons, an oasis called "Heavenly Hell, " movie locations, a sandstone window, a baby arch, pioneer graffiti, and more. Enjoy this exclusive custom tour of Snow Canyon with an expert local guide!

Your St George tour itinerary

Bring additional snacks if desired. Bring sunscreen and hat. Definitely bring water! We will meet at the trailhead at 7:00 AM to beat the heat! I will send the coordinates and you can find the location on a GPS app. We will first cross to see an arch in the making, hike to see pioneer names written with axle grease on a rock wall, then off to one or two slot canyons, depending on the capability of the guests. At the halfway point we will stop for a light snack and rest. We can visit two lava tubes and even enter one. Then off to a spectacular location for an opportunity for some trick photography. Approximately 2-1/2 to 3 hours later complete hike. Finish before noon. Return to hotel/vacation rental for a well deserved rest and time to collate remembrance photos!

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

We will meet at the trailhead, but our Ford Econoline Van may be used for short jaunts.

What's included
Other: Granola bars Tangerines, Water Walking sticks (if you need them)
Private Guide
Tickets: Park entry fee
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. $15 entry fee to Snow Canyon State Park, to be paid at the park entrance.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

St. George, Utah, United States

We will meet at the following coordinates: 37.192976, -113.647873 This is a large parking lot inside Snow Canyon State Park with restrooms and picnic tables. There is also a big brown sign that says, "West Canyon Sand Dunes"

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Hiking
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
City Highlights
Day Trip
Photography
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
808907
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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