Discover the thrill of navigating Entrajo Canyon's stunning slot formations and water pools with a guided hike that combines natural beauty and mild challenge. Perfect for adventurers of all levels!
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Wildlife
History
Entrajo Canyon was formed by tectonic shifts and erosive forces, dating back millions of years, and has been a corridor for native tribes for centuries.
Conservation
The guide company emphasizes Leave No Trace principles, ensuring the canyon’s delicate ecosystem remains unspoiled for future generations.
Desert Highlights
Discover the thrill of navigating Entrajo Canyon's stunning slot formations and water pools with a guided hike that combines natural beauty and mild challenge. Perfect for adventurers of all levels!
Desert Highlights operates private guided outdoor adventures focused on Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and nearby canyon country. Desert Highlights offers customizable hiking tours, canyoneering, packrafting, and rock climbing designed for private groups, families, and small teams.
Tours include half-day and full-day hikes in Arches and Canyonlands, sunset hikes, multi-rappel canyoneering routes such as The Mail Slot, technical descents like Cow Swim Canyon with rappels of 85 and 155 feet plus a scenic 5-mile packraft float, and combined canyoneering and packrafting options in Moab.
Guides from Desert Highlights lead private hikes tailored to group pace and interests, providing route selection, interpretive geology, and safety-focused instruction. Several hiking options are listed with specific durations, including approximately nine-hour full-day Arches tours and five-hour half-day Arches tours. Rock climbing and half-day climbing options are also available, with routes such as Looking Glass Rock and Full Day Rock Climbing experiences.
Desert Highlights supports online booking for convenience and schedules departures that accommodate sunrise, daytime, and sunset experiences. Private groups can select easy, moderate, or challenging itineraries where available. Safety measures emphasize experienced guide supervision and appropriate technical skills for canyoneering and rappels. Desert Highlights maintains a focus on small-group private experiences to maximize solitude, landscape access, and personalized interpretation. The company’s publicly listed offerings document a range of adventure levels, from family-friendly packrafting floats to advanced multi-rappel canyoneering trips. Booking is available online for specified trips, and private guided hiking, canyoneering, packrafting, and climbing itineraries are offered year-round where conditions permit by request.
Tours Offered
22
Private hiking, canyoneering, climbing options
Longest Rappel
165 ft
Mail Slot rappel up to 165 ft
Private Groups
Private Only
Tailored tours for families and teams
Trip Lengths
Half & Full Day
Five- to nine-hour options and sunset tours
Reserve a full-day or half-day guided tour, canyoneering combo, or packrafting float with easy online booking.
Wear moisture-wicking clothing
Light, quick-drying clothes will keep you comfortable during water crossings and rappels.
Bring sturdy footwear
Closed-toe shoes with good grip are necessary for navigating rocky terrain safely.
Pack plenty of water
Stay hydrated throughout the hike, especially in the desert heat.
Start early in the day
Morning hours offer cooler temperatures and better lighting for photos.
Hiking shoes
Good grip and ankle support are crucial for navigating rocky canyon floors.
Quick-drying clothes
Stay comfortable and prevent chafing during water crossings.
summer
Water bottle or hydration pack
Maintaining hydration is key in the dry desert climate.
Wet/dry backpack
Carry essentials and keep valuables dry during water splashes.