The best backpacking trips in the Southwest

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The Narrows

Zion National Park

Get your feet wet and follow the deep narrow canyon of the Virgin River.

2 days•spring, summer, fall

Releases Mar 5, 5 PM
Trips Apr⁠–⁠Jun

Paria Canyon

Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness

Wade through the waters of this remote windys canyon.

3–4 days•spring, fall

Releases Jun 1, 6 PM
Trips Sep 1⁠–⁠30

Havasu Falls

Havasupai Reservation

Hike to the famous turquoise waterfalls of the Havasupai Tribe.

2 days•spring, fall

Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim

Grand Canyon National Park

Get down 6,000ft to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, cross the Colorado River, and hike back up onto the other side.

2–4 days•spring, fall

Lottery opens Apr 16, 7 AM
Trips Sep 1⁠–⁠30

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