North Rim Visitor Center

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Save this detailed 8-day hiking and road trip around the Golden Circle of Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. Featuring five National Park sites: Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, and Grand-Staircase Escalante. Each day includes a day hike and scenic drives—including Angel's Landing and The Narrows. This guide is jam-packed with 46 recommendations, including a central Airbnb in Kanab, Utah, restaurants and bars, hiking trails, and tips for sightseeing in each park. This trip is best suited for small groups who are able to hike between 1.5-5 miles each day at elevation, plus some ebiking. Trip Summary: Day 1 - Fly in + Drive to Kanab Day 2 - Page, AZ: Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell Day 3 - Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Peekaboo and Spooky Slot Canyons, Devils Garden Day 4 - Grand Canyon National Park - North Rim: Cape Final, Angels Window, Cape Royal, Point Imperial Day 5 - Bryce Canyon National Park: Sunrise Point, Queen's Garden and Navajo Loop Trails, Southern Scenic Drive Day 6 - Zion National Park: The Narrows Day 7: Zion National Park: Angels Landing Day 8: Drive to Las Vegas + Fly Out