Scenic Tours
 

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We offer a photo or scenic tour that can be completely customized to your agenda.  We are friendly, open, and personable, and our goal is to show you as much beautiful country while providing as much information about the area as desired.  

Even if you are a professional photographer, we can take you to world famous and little-known spots.  Our start times are flexible, and we look forward to getting up early to help you capture that sunrise spot.  

If your are interested in a sightseeing photo tour, we will cover as much ground as possible to show you multicolored formations, Native American sites, Petroglyph Panels, Fossil Evidence, and breathtaking vistas.

We customize our scenic tours to fit your schedule, desires, expectations, and ability levels.  We vary from all-day hikes, to all-day four wheeling, to a combination adventure.

We can arrange a catered 2 day photo workshop with a local photography specialist, including an overnight at an inspiring photo destination.

There is much more than one could see in a lifetime in our immediate area, much less in a day, so we plan your trip after talking with you and analyzing your expectations.

We Are The Closest Facilities to the Following Areas:

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

The Grand Staircase-Escalante abounds in fossil evidence with shallow sea life to dinosaur territories.  Grand Staircase-Escalante also offers many different rock formations perfect for many an aspiring photographer.
 

Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

Also known as the Paria Plateau, the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument is a vast plateau enclosed on three sides by 1000 foot cliffs.  Coyote Buttes and White Pocket are located in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. 

The Coyote Buttes

The Coyote Buttes is possibly the most colorful and multi-shaped areas on Earth.  The world famous feature known as “The Wave” is a short 2 hour hike in the Northern Coyote Buttes.  South Coyote Buttes is a much more diverse area, but is only accessible with four-wheel drive vehicles.  Additionally, BLM permits are required for the Coyote Buttes.

White Pocket

White Pocket is a relatively unknown and extraordinary spot on the remote Paria Plateau.  While only accessible through miles of deep sand by experienced four-wheel drivers, seeing this unbelievable and extremely unique formation is well worth the trip. 

Paria Wilderness Area

The Paria Wilderness Area is situated between the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument.  The area includes the Buckskin Gulch and the Paria River from the White House to Lee’s Ferry.  The Paria Canyon showcases a world-famous hike that requires four days to complete.  Water is available in the canyon.

Buckskin Gulch

The Buckskin Gulch is the world’s longest and deepest slot canyon.  It joins the Paria River 7 miles down from the Whitehouse Trailhead.  The 21 mile hike is highly recommended as an overnight trip, but it is possible to do it in one day.  Not for the claustrophobic or casual day hiker, it requires adequate preparation and a deliberate commitment.  It is also accessible by the Middle Trail, an ancient Anasazi Route, but it is highly recommended that you are in excellent agile condition to trek this path.

Anasazi Ruins and Petroglyphs

In 1300 A.D. the Anasazi Indians vanished after roaming and hunting.  Some of their remnants are within walking distance to the Paria Outpost.  Both Anasazi ruin sites and Petroglyph panels are accessible throughout the area.
 

Permits

Permits are required from the B.L.M.  for overnight trips in the Buckskin Gulch and the Paria Canyon, as well as for day use in the Coyote Buttes Areas.
Go to www.az.blm.gov/paria to reserve permits online.

SRP permit number AZ-120-2005-0043
 

Paria Outfitters will cater custom hikes and 4x4 scenic tours.  Educational theme tours are available, such as the Geology of the Grand Staircase, the Archaeology of the Anasazi Trail, Dinosaur Trail's Paleontology, and the Culture and History of Heritage Highway's Mormon Trail.  Multi-day backpacking trips and overnight campouts are also available.

White Pocket - Extremely unique formations!
Paria Movie Set  -  An old Paria townsite
Cobra Arch - A marvel of nature that can't be missed!
Kitchen Canyon  -  Visit ancient Anasazi cliff dwellings!
Paria Canyon  -  Upper and Lower Paria River is awesome!
Buckskin Gulch  -  See the longest slot canyon in the world!
Cottonwood Canyon  -  An absolutely breathtaking experience!
Hackberry Canyon  -  One of the most beautiful canyons around!
Coyote Buttes North and South - A must for photographers!

Scenic Tour Rates:
Half Day Tours are $125 per person,
which includes a sack lunch

Full Day Tours are $175 per person,
which includes lunch and BBQ dinner

*Please Note: We do not accept credit cards, please pay cash at time of service

We can guide your trip into the Coyote Buttes and the Wave; simply obtain your own BLM permit.

  The cost for custom guide service is $30 per hour per person. 

A special two hour hike is $50 per person.  Please choose two of the following places to enjoy:

Petroglyph Panel

Balanced Mushroom Rocks (The Hoodoo's)

The Paria Movie Set

Cottonwood Canyon 
 

Discounts are available for school field trips, tour buses, or groups .  Please contact for pricing
 

Trailhead Shuttles
 

If you are hiking the Paria River or Buckskin Gulch, you may need a shuttle.  Paria Outpost provides a trailhead shuttle service for those hiking Buckskin Gulch, The Paria River, or both.  We meet you where you will exit your hike, and you leave your vehicle there while we shuttle you to your starting point.

The following are priced for transportation of up to four members in your party, including transporting gear:

*Custom Shuttles to your trailhead destination are also available for $1.50 mile / $30 hr
*Please Note: We do not accept credit cards, please pay cash at time of service

Email Steve and Susan Dodson or Call 928-691-1047