| Meeting Dates: |
| Leaving Wednesday, May 12 at 9am.
Returning Thursday May 13 at 5pm. |
| Location: |
| Depart from the Senior Center |
| Price: | $185.00 (Resident)
$250.00 (Non-resident) |
| Ages: | 55 and up |
| Gender: | Coed |
| Spaces: | Cancelled as of Apr 26, 2021 |
| Registration Dates: | Standard registration opens: Feb 2, 2021 10am
Non-residents: Feb 5, 2021 10am
Internet registration opens: Feb 2, 2021 10am
Non-residents: Feb 5, 2021 10am |
Description:
Experience an unforgettable hiking and road trip through the Southwest Canyons. Feast your eyes on dramatic red-rock scenery over the course of two days. Day one you'll enjoy the picturesque Horseshoe Bend on the way to Page. Day two discover the narrow slots, carved shoots, and holes of Lower Antelope Canyon. Transportation and hotel accommodations are included (based on double occupancy.)
*must be able to walk up/down steep steps and on sandy surfaces
Activity Level: Moderate, Length: 1.5 miles, Elevation Change: 125 ft.
Itinerary
Day 1: Horseshoe Bend
Depart from the Senior Center at 10am to make our way up to Horseshoe Bend. It's a short hike (1.5 miles) to some amazing viewpoints and photography opportunities. Enjoy dinner on self before spending the night at a hotel in Paige AZ.
Day 2: Antelope Canyon
Wake up early for continental breakfast before taking a tour of Antelope Canyon. This famous slot canyon involves a one mile hike and is breathtakingly beautiful. We will aim to be back in Chandler by 5pm. Participants must be able to navigate narrow twisting passageways and climb down/up steep stars. This YouTube video has useful tips to help prepare you for this section of the adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9Cvqz8MAic
Hotel Accommodations:
The hotel accommodations are included in the price of this trip but this price is based on two people sharing a room. You will have your own bed and are only asked to share the room with one other person.
If you are registering with others you can let us know how you would like to be paired up but if you are enrolling alone, we can help find you a suitable roommate. Adventures are always best shared with others!
Want to guarantee your own room? We have included an optional selection at checkout that will cover the extra cost of reserving your very own room. Resident $30 / Non-Resident $41
Notes:
Bring these things in a carry-on size bag/backpack:
- Water bottle
- Sun protection
- Lunch and snacks
- Weather appropriate clothing/shoes
- Any emergency medication/device
- Money for meals and souvenirs
- Camera
Optional Items:
- Media player or book for the ride
- Headphones to block road noise
- Trekking poles
For trip updates please be sure you have an active email address on file.
If you have additional questions about this trip please contact Dexter Belling at (480)782-2895 or dexter.belling@chandleraz.gov
| Type: | Excursions |
| Age Category: | Active Adult 55+ |
| Activity Category: | Outdoor Discovery |
| Season: | 2021 Spring |
| Sessions: | 0 |
| Supervisor: | Dexter Belling |
