Ridge Run
Our signature 4x4 climb up the slickrock to the rim. Bumpy, loud and the best view in the county.
BookOff-road · Hiking · Night sky
Into the red rock, with people who grew up here.
Small groups, open-air 4x4s and local guides. Sunrise to well after dark, every day of the year.
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Tours
Six ways into the canyons.
What sounds good?
Sunset Rim
Ride out in the late light, then sit on the ledge as the cliffs go from orange to red to purple-grey.
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Hidden Canyon Hike
Three easy miles through a slot canyon most visitors drive straight past. Plants, geology, shade.
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Photo Safari
Golden hour with a working landscape photographer. Bring any camera, phones welcome.
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The route
The Ridge Run, mile by mile.
Scroll down and ride along. Every stop is a real pull-off where we cut the engine and look around.
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Trailhead
Seatbelts, water, the safety talk. Your guide points out the rim you're about to climb.
- Elevation
- 4,380 ft
- mi
- 0.0
Best time
Today in the canyon.
Light, heat and dark all change what's best. Here's today, worked out for this time of year.
- Sunrise6:58 AM
- Golden hour5:14 PM
- Sunset6:14 PM
- Full dark7:09 PM
- Afternoon heat78°F
Today we'd pick Sunset Rim, then stay for Night Sky. Moon: a dark sky tonight, great for stars (13%).
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My grandfather ran cattle out here. I still find something new on the rim every week.
Guides
Guides who live here.
Every guide is a local, certified in wilderness first aid, and has driven these trails a thousand times. Most of them grew up exploring them.
- 22local guides
- 180kguests since 2004
- 0serious incidents
Reviews
The Staircase was the most fun I've had in years. Our guide knew every plant and every story.
Saw Saturn's rings through the telescope. My son hasn't stopped talking about it.
Small group, no rush, and a sunset I'll remember forever.
What to bring
- Closed shoes
- Water (we carry extra)
- Layers for evening
- Sunscreen and a hat
- Any camera
Kids 5 and up on every tour. Car seats and boosters provided.
The rim is waiting.
Book online and choose your seat. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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