Arches, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands NPs, with moderate hikes

5 miles north on US 191,Moab UT 84532

03 September, 2021

Description

On this long weekend we will hike three fabulous sites:.. On this long weekend we will hike three fabulous sites: Arches NP with one of the largest concentrations of natural sandstone arches in the world, Canyonlands NP where colorful canyons, mesas, buttes, fins, arches and spires fill the red-rock landscape, and Capitol Reef NP that has the Waterpocket Fold, a 65 million year old wrinkle in the Earth’s crust. Summer weather in this area is warm with day average temperatures 92 degree F and possible light wind. See updates of weather forecasts at: https://bit.ly/39YtERN * 3.5days/3nights trip for a small group of 6 explorers. * The starting and ending point is Salt Lake City, UT. * Level of activities: Easy to Intermediate. Hotel accommodations in Salt Lake City, UT. All locations in this event follow safety requirements by the state. Clothes and gear recommended: * good hiking shoes, * warm jacket for evenings, be ready to layer up, * hiking poles if you used to them, * consider hydration bladder for hikes, * sunglasses, * sunscreen, * hat, * swimming suite, cap, flip-flops to relax at hotel's pool, * for personal protection: mask, carry-on sanitizer, gloves (by your choice.) TENTATIVE Cost $480. (FINALLY UPDATED NO LATER THAN 1 MONTH BEFORE THE START DAY.) What is included: * 3days/3nights stay in 2-people occupancy non-smoking room (two queen beds in room.) Rooms have coffee-making machine, small fridge, free wi-fi, outdoor swimming pool, * Breakfasts at the hotels, * Transportation by minivan (like Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand or similar) covering approx. 500 mi of road-tripping total, * Park entrance fees, * Guided hikes in all days. What is NOT included: * Getting to Salt Lake City, UT, * Meals, snacks, water. Eating Options (up to the participants): 1. For dinners: a few days before the trip confirmed participants will be provided with a list of places nearby our location at the end of each day. Participants can decide according to their preferences and then the organizer will make reservations for dinners. Reservations in advance time are needed now because most restaurants have limited admission due to covid. 2. For lunches: it's recommended that participants have sandwiches/packed meals for lunch (driving for grocery shopping will be provided as well as for to/from dinner locations.) This will allow to save daylight time for activities in the parks instead of ordering and waiting for food. 3. Breakfasts are in hotel, starting 6am, provided in individual wrapping. Sunrise: 6:50am. Sunset: 7:45pm. Everyday we want to start off from the hotel at 7 am or 7:30am, or 8am as the latest. If you are a nigh owl, please try to adjust yourself for an earlier getup during the trip - the purpose of it is to use more of daylight at winter time for activities. No refunds after August 29th. But, if you (or we) are able to find other person to take your spot the refund will be given in full. We will try the best to handle personal requests and situations. Check the spot's availability and reserve ASAP and feel free to message with any questions!