Kanarra Falls private guided hike with permits and picnic

Hike Kanarra Falls with permits already secured and a guide who knows the canyon

A private guided hike to Kanarra Falls in Utah, where limited permits make the slot canyon one of the region's most exclusive trails. Your booking includes the required permits, a dedicated local guide, trekking poles, bottled water and a charcuterie picnic eaten deep in the canyon. The hike takes 4.5 hours and involves creek crossings, ladder climbs and moderate physical effort. Children are welcome from age 12.

The experience

Kanarra Falls sits in a red rock slot canyon that requires permits to enter, and those permits are included in your booking: one less thing to arrange before you arrive. A private guide leads your group through the canyon, navigating creek crossings and climbing the ladders that access the upper waterfalls. The guide is an experienced local who knows the route and can adjust the pace to match your group, so you move at your own speed rather than keeping time with a larger group.

The hike runs 4.5 hours total. You'll carry trekking poles (provided) and bottled water as you work through the slot canyon, and partway through you stop to eat a charcuterie board picnic while sitting in the canyon itself. The creek crossings and ladder sections demand moderate fitness and comfort with water entry. The operator notes the hike is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy. Children from age 12 onward can join, though infants can come if held by an adult.

What’s included

• Required permits to enter Kanarra Canyon.
• a private guide speaking English.
• trekking poles.
• bottled water.
• a charcuterie board picnic eaten in the canyon.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Mar 2027

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cedar & Sage Boutique Trekking

Is this one for you?The hike demands moderate fitness and involves 4.5 hours of creek crossings and ladder climbs through a slot canyon, so it suits travelers comfortable with water, uneven terrain and sustained walking rather than a casual stroll.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years). Under 12: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What are the creek crossings like on the Kanarra Falls hike?

The hike involves multiple creek crossings as you move through the slot canyon toward the waterfalls. Trekking poles help with balance and footing on wet rock, and you'll get your feet wet. The operator includes the poles and water, so you're equipped for the water sections.

Can I do the Kanarra Falls hike if I'm not very fit?

The operator asks for at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The 4.5-hour hike includes ladder climbs and uneven terrain in a slot canyon, so it is not a casual walk. If you're uncertain about your fitness level, contact the operator before booking.

How much of the Kanarra Falls hike involves water?

Creek crossings are woven throughout the route as you move deeper into the slot canyon. You will get wet, and the operator recommends against the hike for pregnant travelers and those with spinal injuries partly because of the water entry and uneven footing.

Is the picnic lunch included in the Kanarra Falls hike price?

Yes, a charcuterie board picnic is included and eaten deep in the canyon as part of the 4.5-hour experience. Bottled water and trekking poles are also provided.