How strenuous is the Buckskin Gulch Double Trouble hike?

It is a challenging 8-hour hike requiring endurance and comfort with uneven terrain but no technical climbing.

Are there any permits required for this tour?

Grand Circle Tours handles all necessary permits, so no separate permit purchase is required for participants.

What is the best time of day for photography on the tour?

Mid-morning to early afternoon offers great light filtering into the slot canyons, but golden hour photos near wider vistas are spectacular.

Is this tour safe during monsoon season?

Flash floods pose a serious risk; tours are canceled if weather forecasts indicate rain in the area.

What should I bring for food and water?

Bring high-energy snacks and at least 3 liters of water; no refill sources exist along the route.

Can beginners join this tour?

This outing is best suited for hikers with some experience and good fitness due to its length and terrain.

Buckskin Gulch Slot Canyon Hike with Grand Circle Tours | Sightseeing Tour | Guided Tour

In the vast, rugged landscape of northern Arizona near Page, Grand Circle Tours offers an immersive 8-hour journey through Buckskin Gulch, one of the most remarkable slot canyons in the American Southwest. This Double Trouble Day Tour links two iconic trailheads—Wire Pass and Buckskin—crafting a full-day route that balances narrow, twisting sandstone corridors with sweeping desert panoramas. Known as the longest slot canyon in the world, Buckskin Gulch showcases intricate Navajo sandstone walls sculpted by millennia of water erosion, glowing in warm reds and oranges as sunlight filters in.

The hike begins at Wire Pass, where the canyon's walls close around you like natural cathedrals, narrowing to passages barely wide enough to squeeze through. This section captivates photographers and hikers with its rhythmic curves and textured stone surfaces, while subtle shadow-play hints at the canyon’s hidden depths. Moving into Buckskin Gulch proper, the canyon gradually opens into broader, sun-baked terrain punctuated by vast views of the Vermilion Cliffs and desert plateaus.

Grand Circle Tours specializes in guided hikes that respect the delicate terrain and cultural heritage of this region. Their expert leadership ensures a safe, informed experience, revealing both the geological story and occasional traces of Native American petroglyphs nearby. The tour appeals equally to seasoned outdoor adventurers and keen photographers craving a rare combination of technical hiking and visual splendor.

This area’s stark beauty, paired with the expertise of Grand Circle Tours guides, makes the Buckskin Gulch Double Trouble Day Tour a standout challenge in the Southwest’s rich outdoor playground. It’s a demanding but rewarding excursion into one of Arizona’s most impressive natural corridors, inviting visitors to absorb a landscape that feels as timeless as it is alive.