KANAB ATV/UTV FIELD GUIDE
Ridge Runs and Rock Art: A 5‑Hour UTV Expedition Into the Grand Staircase
A focused, 5-hour self-drive UTV outing from Kanab that threads hidden sandstone arches and ancient Anasazi panels — this guide distills what to expect and why the route matters.
Ridge Runs and Rock Art: A 5‑Hour UTV Expedition Into the Grand Staircase.
Embark on the Grand Staircase UTV Expedition, a 5-hour drive-your-own-UTV journey through Kanab’s backcountry led by local guides, that pairs rugged off-road driving with sweeping sandstone vistas and encounters with archaeological sites.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Grand Staircase Backcountry Vistas
The route moves through Kanab’s sculpted backcountry, offering expansive views of layered sandstone and the broad, rugged topography that gives the Grand Staircase its name.
Ancient Anasazi Panels
One of the expedition’s focal points is the chance to see ancient Anasazi Indian panels—rock art that gives the route historical depth and a direct link to the region’s human past.
Inchworm Arch and Off‑Road Driving
Participants drive their own UTVs along trails that lead to hidden features like Inchworm Arch, combining technical trail time with stops at striking geological formations.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Expect an active, five-hour outing that alternates sustained UTV driving with short excursions on foot to viewpoints, arches and rock-art sites; local guides lead the route while participants operate their own machines, delivering a hands-on, immersive encounter with the Grand Staircase.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Grand Staircase UTV Expedition is an approximately 5-hour, drive-your-own-UTV outing that alternates trail driving with short stops at arches, panels and overlooks.
Expect stops at features such as Inchworm Arch and ancient Anasazi Indian panels, plus multiple scenic pullouts across Kanab’s backcountry.
The expedition is run out of Kanab and guided by local experts.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Grand Staircase – UTV Adventure?
The expedition is approximately five hours in duration.
Do participants drive the UTVs themselves?
Yes — participants drive their own UTVs while local guides lead the route.
What sights are included on the route?
Highlights include Inchworm Arch, ancient Anasazi Indian panels, and multiple scenic overlooks across the Grand Staircase backcountry.
Where does this trip take place?
The outing runs through the backcountry around Kanab, Utah.
Are guides provided?
Local experts guide the expedition while participants operate their own UTVs.