Utah Mountain Day Trip: Hiking, Kayaking & Archery Fun

Seven hours choosing your own mountain adventure.

A full-day private activity in Utah's Wasatch-Cache-Uinta National Forest where you pick from hiking, inflatable kayaking on high mountain lakes, archery, hammock relaxation, wildlife spotting, and dirt road exploration. The guide brings all gear and transportation. Box lunch with sandwich, chips, fruit and dessert is included. Children from age 5 are welcome.

The experience

You spend the whole day in the mountains with a guide who knows the terrain and brings everything you need. The operator holds a US Forest Service Outfitting & Guiding Permit to take groups into the Wasatch-Cache-Uinta National Forest, so you're accessing backcountry that requires that authorization. Transportation from Park City is included, and the guide handles all the logistics. You just show up and decide what the day looks like.

The activities shift based on what your group wants to do. Hiking is always an option, as is inflatable kayaking on pristine high mountain lakes, archery with bows and arrows, wildlife spotting with binoculars, and sight-seeing from viewpoints. If you want to slow down, the guide can set up hammocks so you can rest in the peaceful mountain environment, or you can try dirt road driving to explore different terrain. The guide calls this "freedom to experience anything and everything possible": your group decides the pace and what to focus on, and the guide adapts.

Box lunch arrives at midday: a sandwich, chips, fruit, and a dessert. Fall colors peak in late September and early October, when sunshine and crisp mountain air make the high elevation comfortable for a full day outside. The experience suits anyone from age 5 up, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from the mountains.
• all gear including kayaks, hammocks, archery equipment, binoculars and chairs.
• box lunch with sandwich, chips, fruit and dessert.
• a live guide in English who knows the terrain and permits.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 17 Jun 2027

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 36 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by MTXutah

Is this one for you?The day runs seven hours and involves choosing your own pace. You might hike, paddle, or relax in a hammock depending on what appeals to you and how you're feeling. If you want a structured itinerary, look for a guided tour with set stops. If you want to shape the day yourself and try multiple activities, this one lets your group call the shots.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 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. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kinds of activities can we actually do on this mountain day trip?

Hiking, inflatable kayaking on high mountain lakes, archery, wildlife spotting with binoculars, sight-seeing, dirt road driving, and hammock relaxation are all available options. Your group chooses what appeals to you, and the guide brings the gear for each activity.

Is transportation from Park City included in the price?

Yes, private transportation to and from the Wasatch-Cache-Uinta National Forest is included. The guide picks you up and handles all the driving.

What's included for lunch?

A box lunch with a sandwich, chips, fruit, and a dessert is provided midday. You eat in the mountains as part of the day.

When is the best time to book this trip?

Late September and early October offer peak fall colors, sunshine, warm temperatures, and crisp mountain air. The forecast for those weeks is typically promising for a full day in the mountains.