KANAB ATV/UTV FIELD GUIDE
Behind the Wheel into Kanab’s Redrock Wilds: Zion Desert Gems PLUS — Luxury UTV
A private, guided UTV circuit operated by Expedition Kanab that puts you in the driver’s seat to explore Peekaboo Slot Canyon, The Great Chamber, Inchworm Arch, wilderness lunch and a campfire finish.
Behind the Wheel into Kanab’s Redrock Wilds: Zion Desert Gems PLUS — Luxury UTV.
This is a day in the redrock backcountry of Kanab driven at the pace of a UTV: close, kinetic, and intimate. The Zion Desert Gems PLUS route threads slot canyon narrows, a short hike to a natural amphitheater called The Great Chamber, and gravity-defying features such as Inchworm Arch, all led by guides who grew up in the region.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Peekaboo Slot Canyon — carved light and sandstone
Wind through the narrow walls of Peekaboo Slot Canyon (Red Canyon), where sunlight and sculpted sandstone create a moving, intimate landscape ripe for exploration.
The Great Chamber — a short hike, a big payoff
The itinerary includes a short hike to panoramic viewpoints within The Great Chamber, a vast natural amphitheater that rewards the brief climb with sweeping vistas of the surrounding Grand Staircase country.
Drive your own UTV, find hidden gems, end with a campfire
Participants steer their own luxury UTVs along routes selected by local, multi-generational guides, visiting Inchworm Arch, native petroglyphs and other guide-choice sites, followed by a wilderness lunch and a tin-foil dinner with s'mores by the fire.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a mix of high-adrenaline driving and slow, hands-on exploration. You’ll follow a guide in your own UTV across rugged tracks, pause to hike short sections into slot canyons and amphitheaters, inspect geological marvels such as Inchworm Arch, and break for meals and campfire rituals in the wilderness.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should look elsewhere
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring comfortable hiking clothes, closed-toe shoes, and anything you need for short hikes; the operator recommends being prepared for a couple of short walks.
Closed-toed shoes are required; participants should be prepared to move over uneven terrain during brief hikes.
You will drive your own UTV and follow the guide—expect to stop for canyon exploration, viewpoints and a wilderness lunch followed by an evening campfire.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do participants drive their own UTVs?
Yes — the itinerary includes driving your own UTV while following a guide.
Is food provided on the tour?
Yes — the trip includes a fresh wilderness lunch and a Western tin-foil dinner with s'mores by the campfire.
Are there hikes on this tour?
Yes — the tour requires participants to be prepared for a couple of short hikes, including the walk to viewpoints in The Great Chamber.
Will we see cultural or archaeological sites?
Yes — the route includes native American petroglyphs among its points of interest.
Who leads the tour?
Local, multi-generational guides from the operator lead the UTV route and select extra sites along the way.
What notable geological features are included?
Highlights named in the itinerary include Peekaboo Slot Canyon, The Great Chamber and Inchworm Arch, plus panoramic views of the Grand Staircase.