Arizona Canyoneering Map
Slot canyons and the Grand Canyon, in one 10-day loop.
10-day Arizona road trip built around slot canyons and the Grand Canyon: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend from Page, Buckskin Gulch and The Wave lottery from Kanab, the South Kaibab and Bright Angel trails on the South Rim, and Sedona's red rocks on the way to Phoenix.
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34 stops on a real mapEvery stop pinned in order→Arizona: every stop pinned in order.
Antelope · Buckskin · The Wave · Grand Canyon · Sedona
Every stop on this trip, in order, opens as one driving route in the Google Maps app. No copying addresses across one at a time.
Arizona in photos: 5 of the stops.
Plan and book your 10 days in Arizona, one step at a time
- Drinking water is off at the Bright Angel and South Kaibab trailheads and at the 1.5-Mile and 3-Mile Resthouses, so carry all the water for the day 6 and day 7 hikes and a way to treat it. Source
- After the August 29 flash flooding, the South Kaibab Trail below Tip-Off, Phantom Ranch and the whole North Kaibab Trail are closed with no reopening date. This plan's day hikes (Cedar Ridge, Skeleton Point, the Bright Angel resthouses) are on sections that are open. Source
How 10 days in Arizona split up
Plan 10 days for Arizona. Distance: ~900 mi loop. Highlights: Slot canyons. Permits: Several. This 10-day Arizona road trip pairs the iconic slot canyons of the Colorado Plateau with the Grand Canyon South Rim. You base out of three towns, Page and Kanab for the canyons, Grand Canyon Village for the rim, then finish through Sedona's red rocks to Phoenix. As a rough guide, Phoenix and Scottsdale sit about 3.5 to 4 hours from the Grand Canyon's South Rim and roughly 2 hours from Sedona, so the whole loop threads together in one trip.
Day 1: Arrive in Page & Upper Antelope Canyon
3 stops · Day one
Day 2: Lower Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend
3 stops · Day two
Day 3: Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs & Wire Pass
4 stops · Day three
Day 4: The Wave Lottery or Deeper Buckskin Gulch
4 stops · Day four
Day 5: Drive to the Grand Canyon South Rim & Desert View
4 stops · Day five
Day 6: South Kaibab Trail into the Canyon
3 stops · Day six
Day 7: Bright Angel Trail & the Rim Trail
4 stops · Day seven
Day 8: Hermit Road & a Grand Canyon Sunset
3 stops · Day eight
Day 9: Sedona Red Rocks & Scenic Byway
4 stops · Day nine
Day 10: Depart from Phoenix
2 stops · Day ten
Arrive in Page & Upper Antelope Canyon
Drive to Page, Arizona (about 4.5 hours from Las Vegas or Phoenix) and check in. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of Upper Antelope Canyon, famous for its shafts of light and easy, walk-through sandstone corridor.
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Drive from~275 mi to Page · car required · DriveDrive to Page, Arizona, your base for the northern slot canyons. Page sits near Lake Powell and is roughly 4.5 hours from Las Vegas (LAS) or Phoenix (PHX). Stock up on groceries, water, and fuel here before heading into the remote Paria region.
- Upper Antelope Canyon guided tour
~1.5 hr · Navajo permit included · activityExperience the famous light beams and sculpted sandstone of Upper Antelope Canyon on a guided Navajo tour, since the canyon is on Navajo Nation land. Book 3-6 months in advance for peak midday light, and expect crowds. Fees generally run $60-$100+ per person and include the Navajo permit.
Operator info → - Overnight in Page, AZ
Second night in Page · lodgeSpend a second night in Page before heading west to the more remote Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs region. Consider a paddle or short cruise on Lake Powell if you have time in the afternoon.
Lower Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend
Start with Lower Antelope Canyon, a narrower, more adventurous slot that you descend on steel ladders. It feels more intimate and is usually a bit less crowded than the Upper canyon, though it is still a guided Navajo tour.
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Uploaded by Meckimac / CC BY-SA 3.0Lower Antelope Canyon guided tour~1.5 hr · ladders & tight passages · activityExplore Lower Antelope Canyon, a narrower and more adventurous slot that you descend on steel ladders. It feels more intimate and is usually a little less crowded than the Upper canyon. Book 2-4 months ahead; fees run about $50-$80+ per person including the Navajo permit.
Operator info →- Horseshoe Bend Overlook
1.5 mi RT · ~150 ft · $10/vehicle · ViewpointWalk the short, exposed 1.5-mile round trip to the Horseshoe Bend overlook for the classic view of the Colorado River wrapping a sandstone butte. Parking is about $10 per vehicle. There is no shade, so bring water and keep well back from the unfenced edge.
See the trail → - Overnight in Page, AZ
Second night in Page · lodgeSpend a second night in Page before heading west to the more remote Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs region. Consider a paddle or short cruise on Lake Powell if you have time in the afternoon.
Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs & Wire Pass
Drive west into the remote Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness and hike from the Wire Pass Trailhead down through a tight slot to the confluence with Buckskin Gulch, one of the longest and deepest slot canyons on earth. The out-and-back to the confluence is about 3.4 miles.
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Drive to House Rock Valley Road50-100 mi · dirt road · DriveHead west into the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. The Wire Pass Trailhead sits about 8 miles south of US-89 on House Rock Valley Road, a dirt road that can be impassable when wet. Download offline maps; there is no cell service.
- Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch confluence
3.4 mi RT · slot canyon · permit required · HikeHike from the Wire Pass Trailhead down a tight slot to the confluence with Buckskin Gulch, one of the longest and deepest slot canyons on earth. A Recreation.gov day-use permit is required. Never enter if rain is forecast anywhere in the watershed.
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John Fowler / CC BY 2.0White Pocket 4x4 trip (optional)Full day · high-clearance 4x4 or guide · activityWith a high-clearance 4x4 and experience, or a booked guide, spend the day at White Pocket and its swirled brain-rock sandstone. The roads are remote and challenging with no facilities or cell service. Go with a guide if you are not confident on desert 4x4 tracks.
Official info →
Martin Kraft / CC BY-SA 4.0Overnight in Kanab, UTFinal night before the Grand Canyon · lodgeEnjoy a final night in Kanab after your slot-canyon adventures before the drive south to the Grand Canyon South Rim.
The Wave Lottery or Deeper Buckskin Gulch
If you did not win the advance lottery, enter the Daily Lottery for The Wave (Coyote Buttes North) on Recreation.gov. The old walk-in lottery at the Kanab Visitor Center is gone: you now apply on your phone, two days before the hike date, while inside the BLM geofence around Kanab, so enter it from Kanab on day 2 or 3. Odds are low.
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- The Wave Daily Lottery, from Kanab
Online · enter 2 days ahead · geofenced · activityIf you did not win the advance lottery, enter the Daily Lottery for The Wave (Coyote Buttes North) on Recreation.gov. It replaced the old walk-in lottery at the Kanab Visitor Center: you apply on a phone two days before the hike date while inside the BLM geofence around Kanab, so enter from Kanab on day 2 or 3 for a day 4 permit. Success rates are low, so have a backup plan.
Official info → - Hike The Wave (if you win)
6.4 mi RT · ~350 ft · unmarked · HikeIf you win the lottery, hike the challenging, unmarked 6.4-mile round trip to The Wave. There is no trail, shade, or water, so use the Recreation.gov photo and GPS route guide and carry 3-4 liters per person. Do not touch or climb on the fragile sandstone fins.
See the trail → 
tsaiproject from Canad / CC BY 2.0Buckskin Gulch extended (backup)6-15+ mi RT · deep slot canyon · HikeIf you do not win The Wave, use your Paria day-use permit to go deeper into Buckskin Gulch from the Wire Pass Trailhead, for a longer and truly epic slot-canyon day. Be ready to wade cold water and carry a headlamp for the dark sections.
See the trail →- Martin Kraft / CC BY-SA 4.0Overnight in Kanab, UT
Final night before the Grand Canyon · lodgeEnjoy a final night in Kanab after your slot-canyon adventures before the drive south to the Grand Canyon South Rim.
Drive to the Grand Canyon South Rim & Desert View
Drive south from Kanab to the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim, entering via the East (Desert View) Entrance so you can work the overlooks along Desert View Drive as you arrive.
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- Drive to Grand Canyon South Rim
~210 mi · 4 hr · $35/vehicle entry · DriveDrive south from Kanab to the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim, entering via the East (Desert View) Entrance so you can work the overlooks on the way in. Entry is $35 per vehicle for 7 days, or use an America the Beautiful pass. Fuel up before the park.
DXR / CC BY-SA 4.0Desert View WatchtowerHistoric Mary Colter tower · ViewpointStop at the historic Desert View Watchtower, designed by architect Mary Colter, for panoramic views of the eastern Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. Climb to the top, and use the gift shop and restrooms here at the East Entrance.
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Emom13 / CC BY-SA 4.0Navajo Point & Grandview PointWide canyon & river views · ViewpointContinue along Desert View Drive, stopping at Navajo Point, the highest overlook on the South Rim, for the Colorado River and the Watchtower, and at Grandview Point for a historic perspective and a glimpse of the Grandview Trail. Lipan Point is closed for rebuilding until December 23, 2026.
- Overnight at Grand Canyon South Rim
Final rim night · lodgeYour final night at the Grand Canyon before turning south toward Sedona and the red-rock country.
South Kaibab Trail into the Canyon
Take the free shuttle to the South Kaibab Trailhead (no private cars) and hike down for the trip's best in-canyon views. Cedar Ridge is a great turnaround at 3 miles round trip and 1,120 ft of climbing on the way back out.
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- South Kaibab to Cedar Ridge
3 mi RT · 1,120 ft · shuttle only · HikeTake the free shuttle to the South Kaibab Trailhead (no private cars) and hike down to Cedar Ridge for the trip's best in-canyon views: 3 miles round trip with 1,120 ft of climbing on the way out. There is no water and little shade on South Kaibab.
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Grand Canyon National / CC BY 2.0South Kaibab to Skeleton Point (optional)6 mi RT · 2,040 ft · very strenuous · HikeStrong hikers can push past Cedar Ridge to Skeleton Point for the first look at the Colorado River, a serious 6-mile round trip with about 2,040 ft of climbing out. Turn around by the time you have drunk half your water, and never try to reach the river and back in one day.
Official info →- Overnight at Grand Canyon South Rim
Final rim night · lodgeYour final night at the Grand Canyon before turning south toward Sedona and the red-rock country.
Bright Angel Trail & the Rim Trail
Hike down the historic, well-graded Bright Angel Trail, which has more shade and seasonal water than South Kaibab. The 1.5-Mile Resthouse (3 miles round trip) or 3-Mile Resthouse (6 miles round trip, ~2,040 ft) make natural turnarounds.
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- Bright Angel to 1.5-Mile Resthouse
3 mi RT · 1,130 ft · carry water · HikeHike down the historic, well-graded Bright Angel Trail, which has more shade and seasonal water than South Kaibab. The 1.5-Mile Resthouse is a natural turnaround at 3 miles round trip and 1,130 ft of climbing. Watch for mule trains and give them the right of way.
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cogdogblog / CC BY 2.0Bright Angel to 3-Mile Resthouse (optional)6 mi RT · 2,040 ft · strenuous · HikeFor a longer hike, continue to the 3-Mile Resthouse, a significant descent and ascent of about 6 miles round trip and 2,040 ft. Pace yourself and carry plenty of water; hiking out is far harder than hiking down.
Official info →
Rim Trail: Mather Point & YavapaiPaved · accessible · shuttle stops · ViewpointSpend the afternoon on the flat, paved Rim Trail, linking Mather Point and the Yavapai Geology Museum with easy shuttle access between viewpoints. It is a relaxed, accessible counterpoint to the morning climb and great for sunset.
- Overnight at Grand Canyon South Rim
Final rim night · lodgeYour final night at the Grand Canyon before turning south toward Sedona and the red-rock country.
Hermit Road & a Grand Canyon Sunset
Ride the free park shuttle along Hermit Road (closed to private cars most of the year), stopping at Maricopa Point, Hopi Point, and Pima Point. You can walk between some viewpoints for a quieter, ever-changing perspective on the canyon.
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Grand Canyon National / CC BY 2.0Hermit Road viewpoints by shuttle7 mi · Maricopa, Hopi & Pima Points · ViewpointRide the free park shuttle along Hermit Road, closed to private cars most of the year, stopping at Maricopa Point, Hopi Point, and Pima Point. You can walk between some viewpoints for a quieter, ever-changing perspective on the canyon. Check the NPS shuttle schedule first.
Official info →- Sunset at Hopi Point
Prime wide-canyon sunset · ViewpointSave the evening for a Grand Canyon sunset from Hopi Point, one of the best wide-canyon viewpoints on the South Rim. Arrive 30-45 minutes early to claim a spot, bring a layer, and know that shuttles run frequently after dark.
- Overnight at Grand Canyon South Rim
Final rim night · lodgeYour final night at the Grand Canyon before turning south toward Sedona and the red-rock country.
Sedona Red Rocks & Scenic Byway
Drive south through Oak Creek Canyon on AZ-89A to Sedona and its world-famous red-rock country. Stretch your legs on an easy-to-moderate hike like the Bell Rock Pathway or Fay Canyon to a natural arch.
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Postdlf / CC BY-SA 3.0Drive to Sedona via Oak Creek Canyon~100 mi · 2 hr · AZ-89A · DriveDepart the Grand Canyon and drive south to Sedona, famous for its red rock formations. The AZ-89A route down Oak Creek Canyon is a scenic highlight in itself, so allow time for the pull-offs. Traffic in Sedona can be heavy, especially on weekends.
Josep Renalias / CC BY-SA 3.0Bell Rock Pathway or Fay Canyon2-3 mi RT · red-rock views · HikeStretch your legs on an easy-to-moderate hike in Sedona's red-rock country. The Bell Rock Pathway offers easy access and iconic views, while Fay Canyon is a mostly flat hike to a natural arch. A Red Rock Pass is required to park at most trailheads.
See the trail →- Red Rock Scenic Byway (Hwy 179)
~15 mi · overlooks & galleries · DriveCruise the Red Rock Scenic Byway on Highway 179, with continuous views of Sedona's formations, many pull-offs, and art galleries. It is the gateway to several popular trailheads if you want to add another short walk.
- Overnight in Sedona, AZ
Hotels, resorts & B&Bs · lodgeEnjoy an evening in Sedona with dining, shopping, and stargazing. Options run from budget to luxury resorts, and a spa treatment is an easy way to unwind after the canyon hikes.
Depart from Phoenix
Enjoy a last Sedona morning, maybe a short hike or some gallery browsing, then drive south to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) for your flight home, about two hours away.
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- Final Sedona morning
Short hike or shopping · ViewpointEnjoy a final morning in Sedona, perhaps a short hike or some last-minute souvenir shopping, before the drive south to Phoenix.
- Drive to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX)
~120 mi · 2 hr · return rental · DriveDrive south to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for your departure, about two hours from Sedona. Allow extra buffer for traffic near the airport and time to return your rental car. A breakfast stop in the Verde Valley breaks up the drive.
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Essential permits & desert safety for this trip.
Flash floods are the real danger
Slot canyons like Buckskin Gulch, Wire Pass, and Antelope are extremely dangerous in rain, even from a storm miles away. Check the forecast for the entire watershed and postpone if there is any chance of rain. Monsoon season (July-September) has the highest risk.
Every canyon needs a permit
Antelope Canyon is guided-tour only on Navajo Nation land (book 3-6 months ahead). Paria Canyon / Buckskin Gulch need a Recreation.gov day-use permit (about $6 per person via the Wire Pass Trailhead). The Wave (Coyote Buttes North) is a competitive lottery, four months out online, or the online Daily Lottery two days ahead from inside the geofence around Kanab. The Navajo Nation backcountry permit for areas like Waterhole Canyon is reported at $15 per person for 2026 (up from $8) and is mostly booked online, with a separate technical permit (about $12) required from the Navajo tribal parks office to rappel Waterhole. The Grand Canyon charges a $35/vehicle entrance fee.
Go in spring or fall
March-May and September-October bring mild temperatures and fewer crowds. Summer regularly tops 100°F in the canyons with real heatstroke and flash-flood risk, and winter can bring snow and ice to the Grand Canyon and cold standing water in the slots.
You need the right vehicle
A standard 2WD car handles most of this route, but remote spots like White Pocket in the Vermilion Cliffs absolutely require a high-clearance 4x4 and experience on unmaintained dirt roads. At Phoenix Sky Harbor a standard SUV rents for roughly $50 a day and a true 4x4 like a Jeep Wrangler for around $100 a day, so budget for that if you plan to reach White Pocket on your own, or book a guided tour for those areas if you are not equipped.
Carry more water than you think
Bring at least 3-4 liters per person per day and more for the Grand Canyon corridor hikes and The Wave, where there is no water, shade, or reliable cell service. Turn around when you have used half your water.
Respect tribal land & Leave No Trace
Much of the Page area is Navajo Nation land; follow tour and access rules. Pack out everything, stay on designated routes, and do not touch or climb on the fragile sandstone formations at The Wave and White Pocket.
Arizona: questions before you go
Page Arizona: the questions people ask most.
Excluding flights, expect roughly $1,500-$2,500+ per person. That covers mid-range hotels or campgrounds, permit and tour fees (Antelope Canyon, Paria day-use, The Wave), the Grand Canyon entrance fee, food, and fuel. Camping lowers the cost; in-park lodges and extra guided tours raise it.
Yes. Antelope Canyon tours should be booked 3-6 months ahead, especially for the midday light-beam slots. The Wave (Coyote Buttes North) lottery is extremely competitive, with success rates often below 5 percent, so always plan Buckskin Gulch as your backup slot-canyon day.
March-May and September-October are ideal, with mild temperatures and fewer crowds. Summer (June-August) regularly exceeds 100°F in the canyons and carries serious heatstroke and monsoon flash-flood risk. Winter can bring snow and ice to the Grand Canyon and cold standing water in the slot canyons.
Most of the itinerary works with a standard 2WD car. The exception is White Pocket in the Vermilion Cliffs, which requires a high-clearance 4x4 and real experience on unmaintained dirt roads. Book a guided tour for White Pocket if you are not equipped, or simply skip it and hike Buckskin Gulch instead.
No. Hiking narrow slot canyons like Buckskin Gulch or Antelope during monsoon season (roughly July-September) is extremely dangerous because rain miles away can send a flash flood through the canyon. Always check the forecast for the entire watershed and postpone if there is any chance of rain.
It ranges from moderate to strenuous. The Grand Canyon corridor hikes (South Kaibab, Bright Angel) and Buckskin Gulch involve big elevation changes, long distances, heat, and no water on some trails. You should be in good physical condition, comfortable on exposed terrain, and prepared for desert hiking.
No. Despite the name, this 10-day route is a non-technical slot-canyon and hiking trip: Antelope Canyon is a guided walk-through, and Buckskin Gulch, Wire Pass, The Wave, and the Grand Canyon corridor are all hikes with no ropes required. If you are a trained, equipped canyoneer who wants true technical descents, Arizona has world-class options: Sedona's red-rock routes such as Grizzly Canyon on Bear Mountain (roughly six rappels, the longest around 190 feet) and Mormon Monster (with a single rappel near 300 feet), plus the technical descent of Waterhole Canyon near Page. These demand canyoneering training, a helmet, harness, rope, and rappel device, plus edge protection and settled weather. Go with a certified guide if you are not experienced, and never drop into a slot canyon with any rain in the forecast for the watershed.
As a rough guide, the Grand Canyon South Rim is about 3.5 to 4 hours by car from Phoenix and Scottsdale (roughly 230 miles) and about 2 hours from Sedona (around 110 miles). Exact times vary with traffic, your entrance, and the season, so check current conditions before you drive. This itinerary ends in Sedona and Phoenix, so you can drive the Grand Canyon leg in either direction.
From Phoenix, Arizona to the Grand Canyon South Rim is roughly 3.5 to 4 hours of driving, or about 230 miles, typically north on I-17 to Flagstaff and then AZ-64. Give yourself extra time if you stop in Sedona or Flagstaff along the way, and note the more remote North Rim is much farther. Times are approximate and depend on traffic and weather.
The Grand Canyon South Rim is about 2 hours from Sedona, Arizona (roughly 110 miles) via Oak Creek Canyon, Flagstaff, and AZ-64. It is one of the easiest one-way or day-trip legs on this route, though winter snow and ice near Flagstaff can slow the drive, so allow a buffer in the colder months.
Beyond the slot canyons on this route, a few Arizona canyons stand out. Waterhole Canyon near Page is a photogenic slot with an optional technical rappel section on Navajo land, Coal Mine Canyon on Navajo land near Tuba City is a colorful badlands overlook, Boynton Canyon in Sedona is a popular red-rock hiking canyon, and the Black Canyon Trail near Phoenix is a long desert hiking and biking corridor. Access, permits, and skill requirements vary widely, so check the current rules for each before you go.
Yes. Tell us your dates and we check what is still open for the plan on this page, then send it back with a booking link for each night and the total. Nothing is charged and nothing is held, and you pay the normal rate.
Pick how you want to go.
Same 10-day route. Same 19 stops.
- 2 nights, a campsite near Page
- $24
- 2 nights, a campsite near Kanab
- $24
- 4 nights, a campsite near Grand Canyon Village
- $120
- 1 night, a campsite near Sedona
- $30
- Upper Antelope Canyon tour
- $238
- Lower Antelope Canyon tour
- $198
- Phoenix desert ATV tour
- $216
- Rental car, 10 days
- $600
- Gas, about 823 miles
- $115
- 2 nights, a room in Page
- from $260
- 2 nights, a room in Kanab
- from $220
- 4 nights, a room in Grand Canyon Village
- from $1,000
- 1 night, a room in Sedona
- from $245
- Upper Antelope Canyon tour
- $238
- Lower Antelope Canyon tour
- $198
- Phoenix desert ATV tour
- $216
- Rental car, 10 days
- $600
- Gas, about 823 miles
- $115
- A private local guide, rooms and campsites booked
- Included
- Airport pickup and every drive
- Included
- Park, permit and campsite fees paid
- Included
- All the gear and the trail meals
- Included
Written and walked by Yulia Vasilyeva · Co-founder · Lead planner and guide
Three years leading guided hikes in the Pacific Northwest, rated 5.0 by 20+ verified guests, and she builds every custom itinerary herself. Based in Seattle.
Last checked October 2026
Upper Antelope Canyon, on your dates
You cannot enter Antelope Canyon without a Navajo guide, and the midday slots that get the light beams go first. Book it before the trip, not from the car park at Page.
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