Top Hiking & Backpacking Destinations in the southwest


Four Season Guides

Guided Hiking Tours and Backcountry Adventures


Incredible Must Not Miss Adventures!

Four Season Guides offers a wide variety of hiking tours and guided backpacking trips across the incredible landscapes of the American Southwest. Choose from a wide selection of hiking tours in Grand Canyon, Havasu Falls, Yosemite National Park, Zion and Bryce National Parks, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. Though each of these magnificent destinations is well-known for certain must-see features and hikes, we delight in showing you the lesser known and visited secrets beyond the tourist crowds.

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Adventuring with Four Season Guides

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Grand Canyon Hiking Tours

Our Grand Canyon hiking tours are second to none and will immerse you in this incomparable and iconic landscape. From day hikes and rim tours to Rim to Rim backpacking tours and extended backcountry adventures, we have an opportunity for everyone to experience this Natural Wonder of the World. Discover Phantom Ranch, an historic tourist destination tucked away in deepest depths along the Colorado River. Or load up a backpack and embark on an unforgettable adventure to truly experience the magic of the canyon in this land of light and stone.

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Utah Hiking Tours

Join our Utah hiking guides for a backpacking tour through serpentine sandstone canyons, exploring hidden waterfalls, natural arches and the captivating remnants of ancient cliff-dwelling civilizations. Basecamp and lodge-based hiking tours are perfect for those seeking a less rigorous way to experience the vast beauty and charm of this hiker’s paradise. Zion and Bryce Canyons are on most hikers’ bucket lists but you won’t want to miss the Canyons of the Escalante, Grand Gulch and the endless exciting hiking adventures near Moab.

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Yosemite Backpacking Trips

Yosemite National Park preserves some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the country. Featuring breathtaking waterfalls, towering granite peaks, sublime alpine lakes and wildflower meadows, our guided Yosemite backpacking trips offer an adventure of lifetime. We take care of all the details leaving you with nothing to worry about except composing that perfect photo. We will outfit you with all the necessary gear, take care of all the food and cooking and guide you through this magnificent mountain wilderness to views that will stay with you forever.

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Sedona Hiking Tours

No other destination more perfectly exemplifies Red Rock Country than the beautiful Sedona, Arizona. Our Sedona hiking tours offer the opportunity to venture confidently into this enchanting wilderness to explore and learn about the rich natural and cultural history. For those looking to spend a morning, afternoon or full day on the trail, try one our excellent Sedona day hike tours. If you would like to see more during your visit, consider a lodge-based Sedona hiking tour that includes a variety of hiking opportunities in Sedona, Grand Canyon and beyond.

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Death Valley Hiking Tours

Discover the iconic landmarks and hidden treasures of Death Valley’s diverse and awe-inspiring terrain. Our explorations reveal new wonders, from sweeping ridgelines and deep canyons to surreal sand dunes and volcanic craters. All along the way, you’ll be accompanied by expert guides who bring the park’s natural and cultural history to life, ensuring an unforgettable experience in one of the most unique places on Earth.

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Grand Canyon Hiking Tours

Our Grand Canyon hiking tours are second to none and will immerse you in this incomparable and iconic landscape. From day hikes and rim tours to Rim to Rim backpacking tours and extended backcountry adventures, we have an opportunity for everyone to experience this Natural Wonder of the World. Discover Phantom Ranch, an historic tourist destination tucked away in deepest depths along the Colorado River. Or load up a backpack and embark on an unforgettable adventure to truly experience the magic of the canyon in this land of light and stone.

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Utah Hiking Tours

Join our Utah hiking guides for a backpacking tour through serpentine sandstone canyons, exploring hidden waterfalls, natural arches and the captivating remnants of ancient cliff-dwelling civilizations. Basecamp and lodge-based hiking tours are perfect for those seeking a less rigorous way to experience the vast beauty and charm of this hiker’s paradise. Zion and Bryce Canyons are on most hikers’ bucket lists but you won’t want to miss the Canyons of the Escalante, Grand Gulch and the endless exciting hiking adventures near Moab.

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