Buckskin Gulch is a slot canyon just as beautiful as Antelope Canyon, but with less crowds. This Buckskin Gulch Day Hike gives you a super unique experience as you’ll hike into the gulch with your group and guide. Along the way, do a steep scramble to the slot canyon, and then enjoy exploring the labyrinth at a leisurely pace.

Hike to Buckskin Gulch safely with a guide’s help
Enjoy views of the slot canyon without huge crowds getting in your way
No need to bring food—lunch and snacks are provided for you
Perfect for advanced hikers—this hike take up to ten miles (16 kilometers)

What's Included

Lunch
Snacks
Hiking stick
First aid equipment
Wilderness First Responder Certified Guide

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Paria Contact Station
2040 Long Valley Rd, Kanab, UT 84741, USA
South side of Highway 89

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

07:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

We'll pick you up at your hotel or house.

What To Expect

Buckskin Gulch

10 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Not recommended for those with a strong fear of heights
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Noelle_C

Absolutely amazing! Wagner was a great guide and full of knowledge. We had the entire hike to ourselves, which was so peaceful and humbling. I recommend this hike, and will probably do it again next time I’m in the area!

Reviews

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25 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Tate and Robin take on the Gulch!

Robin_Q, Apr 2023

My son Tate and I absolutely loved this hike. It was challenging (probably more for me than my 13 year old) but our tour guide Tom was great. There was laughter, smiles and overall fun. Tom's passion about the environment, the history and the hike itself was evident every step of the way. You will not only get a great workout, you will also learn in the process. The views were spectacular as well. It was a magical experience and I urge everyone contemplating this hike to do it! This hike will forever be etched into our memories.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

So glad I could show off Buckskin to you and Tate. :)

Beautiful, solitude, and great guide

Noelle_C, May 2022

Response from Host, May 2022

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for letting us show off Buckskin to you. See you next time!

Tremendous experience!

MichelleCogan, Mar 2022

This was an amazing trip and the highlight of our vacation. Tom was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable about the area and the hike itself. It is a challenging hike getting down into the gulch but once we were in it we did not see another person all day!

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thank you for letting me show off Buckskin to you and Joe.

Awesome and Amazing

Joseph_D, Jul 2021

I am almost speechless at this experience. It was that amazing. As this was not the private tour, we were not sure if there would be another group joining us. There wasn’t so it was just my friend, myself and our guide, Tom. Tom did a great job coordinating when to pick us up from our hotel as well as checking on any dietary restrictions since he provided lunch. The hike itself was great but Tom made this whole trip that much better. Personally, I am mildly wary of heights. Tom was an excellent guide in navigating us down the gulch. The 100ft descent may sound daunting but it was no sweat. The slot canyon offers incredible photo opportunities and is truly a one-of-a-kind adventure. An added bonus is that Buckskin has very little foot traffic. We saw a total of five other hikers on our trek. You really do get a personalized experience. As long as you are comfortable with some mild rock scaling, this trip is for you!

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Thanks Joe! It was great spending the day with you and Nate. Good luck in school this fall.

Amazing Hike

Melissa_B, Jun 2021

Highly recommend booking the Buckskin Gulch Day Hike! Absolutely gorgeous walking through the gulch. Our guide, Marci from Backcountry Found, was very knowledgeable and pointed out several different sights/features along the hike. Backcountry Found made all the arrangements (getting permits, providing transportation, packing snacks and lunch, etc). All we had to do was be ready for a fun adventure! Thank you Marci for guiding us on an amazing hike!

Response from Host, Jun 2021

We're glad you enjoyed your hike with Marci. Thanks for the review!

Awesome and epic!

Paul_B, Jun 2021

Tom and Todd were great! Very knowledgeable and helpful! Tom was patient and helped us navigate. Lunch was yummy and I would reco them to anyone wanting to experience a truly awesome adventure and a must see destination!

Response from Host, Jun 2021

Thanks Maria. We really enjoyed spending the day with you and showing off Buckskin Gulch.