GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Martian Hoodoos and Golden Cliffs: A 3-Day Odyssey Through SouthCentral Utah
A small-group, guided 3-day, 2-night journey that concentrates Bryce Canyon’s amphitheaters, Capitol Reef’s golden cliffs, and the desert’s hoodoos and goblins—this guide distills route, gear, and practical details for travelers.
Martian Hoodoos and Golden Cliffs: A 3-Day Odyssey Through SouthCentral Utah.
Enter a landscape that feels more Martian than earthly: a compact, expertly guided three-day venture across Southwest Utah that stitches together towering hoodoos, ancient petroglyphs and whimsical desert goblins with the golden cliffs of Capitol Reef and the surreal amphitheaters of Bryce Canyon.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Bryce Canyon’s Surreal Amphitheaters
Vast amphitheaters and dense clusters of hoodoos create an almost otherworldly skyline—one of the trip’s signature landscapes and a focal point of the three-day route.
Capitol Reef’s Golden Cliffs
The itinerary brings you to the warm, honey-hued cliffs of Capitol Reef—an essential counterpoint to the more sculpted amphitheaters and goblin formations encountered elsewhere on the tour.
Goblins, Hoodoos and Ancient Marks
From whimsical goblin-like formations to towering hoodoos and traces of human history in the form of petroglyphs, the tour concentrates on the region’s most striking and unusual geological and cultural features.
What the day feels like
What the three-day trip feels like
Over three days and two nights you move through contrasting desert theaters—crimson amphitheaters, sculpted hoodoos and cliff-walled canyons—traveling with a small group and expert guidance so the focus stays on the landscape and not logistics.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The trip runs Monday from 8:00 a.m. through Wednesday at approximately 6:00 p.m.; plan travel to meet those start and end times.
Comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, a reusable water bottle and sunscreen are recommended essentials for the trip.
Pickup begins in Salt Lake City; the confirmed pickup location will be provided via email prior to departure.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does the trip start and end?
The guided trip runs from Monday at 8:00 a.m. through Wednesday at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Where is the meeting point?
Pickup is in Salt Lake City; the specific pickup location will be confirmed via email before the trip.
Is a full day-by-day itinerary available?
A full itinerary is available on the operator’s website.
Is there a minimum age to join?
Yes; participants must be at least 6 years old to join the trip.
What should I bring for the trip?
Bring comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, a reusable water bottle and sunscreen.