I’d actually recommend hitting Horseshoe Bend right at sunrise instead. The trailhead is at mile marker 19 on US89. On Day 3, where you propose to visit Horseshoe Bend en route to Page, AZ, that’s an OK plan, but I’d also recommend allotting time to take the easy and very scenic Paria Rimrocks/Toadstool Hoodoos hike. That area is beautiful, too, but more remote and has less in the way of visitor facilities geared to families like yourselves. Under Canvas, which definitely looks like a nice place, is actually situated within easier access to the Kolob Canyons section of the park. That’s the staging area for the Zion Canyon Shuttle, which goes to the main sightseeing area of the park, and its most popular hikes, such as the Narrows, Emerald Pools, Scout Lookout, etc. More on that in a minute.Īt Zion, I’d recommend choosing your overnight accommodations in Springdale, UT. It’s ~a 2.5 hour drive each way, but with an early start on the day and an eye on the clock towards the evening, it can be done. Another option would be to hang onto that 2nd night in Page, AZ, but make a day trip to the North Rim. By dropping that 2nd night in Page, you could swing over to the South Rim, spend the night there, then head to Las Vegas on day 5 as you’ve planned.

Have you guys been there before? If not, you should definitely make time for it, and the most logical place to do so would be between Page and Las Vegas. Your trip plan looks pretty fun, and well-paced, but one place is somewhat conspicuously missing from your itinerary: the Grand Canyon. Hang out in Vegas late afternoon and maybe a show in the evening.ĭay 6 (Thurs): Spend the day poolside/relaxing in Vegas Sleep in Page, AZ again.ĭay 5 (Wed): Antelope Canyon. Sleep in Page, AZĭay 4 (Tue): Antelope Canyon.

Overnight in Bryce.ĭay 3 (Mon): Hike Bryce AM and depart for Page, AZ. Overnight in Zion, considering Under Canvas Glamping or Springfield Suites, Springfieldĭay 2 (Sun): Hike Zion AM, drive to Bryce, Hike Bryce PM.

What’s your reaction to the following itinerary?ĭay 1 (Sat): Arrive Vegas, drive to Zion, Easy hiking in Zion. We’ll also want to reward them with a full day of lazy pool time in Vegas on the back end of our trip. The kids (14 and 13) enjoy hiking, but aren’t the type of kids who want to do it all day. 1 (depart as early as possible) and we’ll be flying into/out of Vegas from the East Coast. Dates of travel are Saturday, August 26-Friday, Sept. Considering a family trip and hoping to cover Zion, Bryce, and Antelope Canyon (with a stop at Horseshoe Bend along the way).

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