AMAZING GEOLOGY AND WORLD CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY!
Twenty miles down the most scenic, geologically diverse road in the area is a giant dome rock of bright swirling colors. It’s a thirty minute somewhat steep climb to see the “Yellow Rock”.
Somewhat known in the western landscape photography world, the largely unvisited Yellow Rock area offers up-close photography as well as stunning views of the Cockscomb fault line, which the Cottonwood Canyon Road follows for forty-eight miles.
This is world-class photography with lines of great color throughout Yellow Rock as well as well as lots of other photogenic formations in the surrounding Cockscomb area.
There is a lot to explore here, with only a forty-five minute driving time from the Outpost. Our guides will show you all the best photographic opportunities as well as discuss the surrounding area, giving you advice and tips about photo opportunities as well as places nearby to visit that you can do on your own, if you have the time . We’ll help you all we can to fully experience our part of the vast and diverse landscape of Southern Utah.
The climb to Yellow Rock is well worth the effort and it’s a really great place to see both amazing geology and great photography.
$200 + TAX per person ($220 TOTAL)
To book a guided photography, scenic, adventure, or hiking tour, photography workshop, overnight camp out, or make a reservation, please call or email us directly so that we can discuss your personal itinerary, in order to customize to your emphasis, interests and ability.
Call us at (928) 691-1047
or email outpost@paria.com
IMPORTANT
RESERVATIONS MUST CHECK IN WITH US
24-HOURS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE TOUR.
MEMORY MAKING MOMENTS
TOUR DETAILS
- Driving & Hiking Times: 45 minutes from the Outpost, so up to 7 hours hiking time.
- For good hikers only.
- A thirty minute somewhat steep climb to the base of Yellow Rock.
- Hike and Photograph the Yellow Rock and Cockscomb area.
- All daytime and sunset tours are at least 8-9 hours.
- We bring lunch, water and cold drinks.
- Campouts and photo workshops are 24 hours.
- Available all year dependent upon weather and especially road conditions.
- No permit needed
- Price (same for all tours)
- Departure Times: Though somewhat flexible, departure times vary with the weather and the length of the day through the year. In spring we generally depart at 8 a.m., but when it gets really hot we recommend leaving by at least 7 a.m. or even earlier.
- Meeting Point: All our tours depart from the Paria Outpost, which is located directly on Highway 89 at mile 21 in Utah.
GPS COORDINATES: 37.1075° N, 111.9109° W - We are a thirty minute drive from Page, Arizona and a ten minute drive from Big Water, Utah. We are forty-five minutes from Kanab, Utah, and aa little over two hours from Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. We are located right on the highway and have a big sign out front.
- What to bring: You bring a backpack to carry lunch and water, sunscreen, and your camera.
FAQs
Where do the tours start?
All tours start at the Paria Outpost on Highway 89 and Paria River, thirty minutes from Page, Arizona and forty five minutes from Kanab, Utah.
What should I bring?
Enclosed hiking shoes, sunscreen, hat, backpack. Hiking poles if you use them. Lunch, water, and cold drinks are included.
Do I need a permit?
Only in the Coyote Buttes, nowhere else is a permitted area.
How many in group size?
Group size maximum is 5 clients per guide , with 10 clients and 2 guides max. We reserve the right to fill groups. If guests want “private tour” (a car and guide to themselves) they must pay for 4 seats 175×4=$700 in the car. We also have a 2 person minimum price, so if solo, cost is $350 minimum.
What time do we start?
Starting times are somewhat flexible according to the heat factor as well as your preference. We can discuss this when you write or call to check in twenty-four hours or so before the tour.
Are we located in Big Water?
Our mailing address is in Big Water but our business is located ten minutes or so farther down the highway toward Kanab, Utah, just across the Paria River,
How do I pay?
Though we don’t take money upfront for reservations, we do not accept credit cards. We always accept cash and personal checks are fine, if from America.
In an effort to be as user-friendly as possible we do not take money up front for reservations. We put your name on our calendar and count on you to show up. Weather can be unpredictable and other factors can change your itinerary and we do not want your money, if we cannot do your tour.
TESTIMONIALS
THEY’RE SIMPLY THE BEST!
We used this company twice – one with Steve and then with Mike. They are so knowledgeable and interesting to talk with. They were fun and great drivers through sand! We can’t say enough good about them. They enhanced our enjoyment of this trip–actually they made the trip for us. We hope to visit again and will definitely use them. Susan also was very helpful when we were planning the trip. .
DEBORAHW2245
LOOKING FOR MORE ADVENTURE?
HAVE ANOTHER DAY TO SPEND WITH US?
SOAP CREEK
Let us take you through the heart of the VERMILION CLIFFS out to the colorful, extremely photogenic formations of the remote, largely unvisited Soap Creek. A really great tour.
VERMILION CLIFFS
We can show you more of the remote part of the VERMILION CLIFFS, such as a hike through Pinnacle Valley, out to Middle Reservoir, the “Cowboy Hat” formation, Double Barrel Arch or see Petroglyph panels and ruins as well.
WHITE POCKET
Take another day to visit the increasingly famous WHITE POCKET, an other-worldly formation of brain rocks and colors. World Class and World-Famous photography. Easy hiking. images.
SIDESTEP CANYON
If you’re a good hiker hike the three miles or so to see largely unvisited SIDESTEP CANYON, a giant green-colored valley full of literally hundreds of balanced rocks, from 3 feet tall to 150 feet tall. Great for viewing a spectacular example of unique geology and excellent photographic opportunities.
NORTH COYOTE BUTTES & SOUTH COYOTE BUTTES
The famous NORTH COYOTE BUTTES or SOUTH COYOTE BUTTES. IF you can be in Kanab, Utah at 9 a.m., try the North Coyote Buttes Wave Lottery at the Kanab BLM visitor Center on Highway 89, or be there at 10 a.m. to try for a permit to the South Coyote Buttes, which, though less known, is easily as good or perhaps even better than the famous “Wave” that everyone wants. It’s easier to get this permit as well. However, only ten permits are available for each area per day at the Visitor Center. Permits are issued for the next day.
GRAND STAIRCASE
If you don’t want to hike much we can take you on a mostly DRIVING TOUR OF THE GRAND STAIRCASE, the COTTONWOOD CANYON ROAD and the SMOKEY MOUNTAIN ROAD are unbelievably eye-catching and photogenic, with lots of short stops and short hikes.mages.
FREE CAMPING AND RV PARKING FOR OUR CLIENTS AT PARIA OUTPOST.
GREAT PORCH & RESTROOMS.