The Dreamland Safari Tours Coyote Gulch Backpack starts and finishes in the town of Escalante. As is standard on our guided backpacking adventures, your trip fee includes a hotel night and team welcome & closing dinners in Escalante before and after the trail portion so as to minimize the logistical stress of your arrival and departure. The trail portion of this adventure entails four days and three nights in Coyote Gulch with 5 to 8 miles of hiking per day. With moderate daily mileage and minimal elevation change, the Coyote Gulch backpack is suitable for motivated first-timers as well as seasoned backpackers who enjoy the peace of mind of having a guide direct the planning and logistics for an adventure like this. Please note though that Coyote Gulch entails numerous shallow river crossings and stretches of mandatory wading (we have footwear recommendations to help you prepare); in addition, some sections of Coyote Gulch involve mild scrambling – good mobility is a must for this backpack. We are proud to utilize our decades of experience in desert adventures, backcountry risk management and expedition planning to share with you an unforgettable time exploring Grand Staircase Escalante from the immersive perspective of a backpacker. You bring your personal backpacking gear & camera; we take care of the team gear logistics. Rental options for select gear such as backpacks and sleeping bags are available. Our 6-day* guided Coyote Gulch Backpacking Adventure includes: *condensed itineraries are available for private, custom trips 4 days of backpacking in Coyote Gulch, plus two nights in Escalante (one before the backpack, and one afterwards) Main meals & lodging in Escalante pre- and post-trail, double occupancy; contact us to inquire about the possibility of a single supplement Trailhead transport from and to Escalante Experienced backpacking guides at a 1:4 guide-to-guest ratio Lightweight backpacking tents (unless you prefer to bring your own) Team cooking equipment Breakfasts and dinners while on the trail Water purification and​/​or water resupply Team first-aid kit and Wilderness First Responder certified guides Satellite messenger communication in case of emergency Human waste bags where required Pre-trip gear & training advice as desired Overnight permits for GSENM ​/​ GCRNA You will receive a detailed trip handbook & gear list once you reserve your spot on this adventure. Meanwhile, the below rough gear list provides guidance on what backpacking equipment to bring or rent: Backpack (55 – 65 liters) Sleeping bag, rated to 30 degrees or warmer Sleeping pad​/​s 3 liters of water capacity Personal bowl, cup and spoon Synthetic, non-GoreTex hiking boots or trail shoes Down jacket Rain jacket Hiking attire Personal snacks Gear provided by Dreamland Safari Tours: Tents Trekking poles Team cooking gear & meals Water purification Team first aid kit GPS communication