Drive your own UTV through the Grand Staircase to a seldom-seen double arch. This five-hour tour combines off-road thrills with short hikes, geology lessons, and big, open desert views.
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The engine buzzes, dust rises in a low cloud, and the red-rock horizon stretches like a set of unfinished monuments—this is the feel of a self-driven UTV route into the Grand Staircase. You climb over slickrock ribs, drop into sandy washes and arrive at a rare double opening of stone: Inchworm Arch. Wind and sun have carved strange forms here; the arch stands like a doorway to the backcountry, daring you to step closer.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate fitness—able to handle short hikes (0.5–1 mile) over uneven terrain and tolerate bumpy off-road rides.
Wildlife
History
This stretch of the Grand Staircase sits on lands used historically by Native peoples and later by ranchers and prospectors; trails and isolated artifacts reflect intermittent human travel across the plateau.
Conservation
Trails and fragile cryptobiotic soils recover slowly—stay on durable surfaces, avoid driving off designated routes, and pack out all trash to minimize impact.
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Bring a small day pack
You’ll have short hikes around the arch; pack water, sunscreen, and a light layer for the walking portion.
Wear closed-toe, grippy shoes
Slickrock and loose sand require stable footing when you step off the UTV.
Protect your eyes and skin
Helmets and goggles are provided—add sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen for full protection.
Know license and age requirements
Drivers must be 21+ with a valid driver’s license; riders can be younger but children must meet the operator’s minimum age.
Day pack
Holds water, snacks, layers and a small first-aid kit for the hiking segments.
Closed-toe trail shoes
Provides grip on slickrock and protection in sandy washes.
Sun protection (hat, SPF 30+)
Desert sun is intense; protect skin and eyes during stops and hikes.
summer
Light wind/rain shell
Useful for sudden breezes or unexpected showers at higher elevations.
spring