Map and Directions
General Information
The main office for Backcountry Outfitters is in Torrey, Utah. Although, we offer trips throughout the Canyonlands Region, many of our trips launch from Torrey. Besides being an easy 3 hour drive from Salt Lake City we are almost exactly halfway through the Grand Circle Tour. This popular route takes you through Zion NP, Bryce NP, Grand Staircase Monument, Capitol Reef NP, Goblin Valley State Park, Arches NP and Canyonlands NP.
Many people choose to fly into Salt Lake City, Utah; St. George, Utah; or in some cases Grand Junction, Colorado. All of these cities offer an easy transfer via rental car, charter flight or shuttle to towns along the Grand Circle Tour. If you have any questions please call one of our knowledgeable planners to help you determine your travel plans.
The town of Torrey offers all of the amenities any adventurer would seek. If you would like to find out more about lodging and dining in the area please visit the Capitol Reef area travel site here.
Driving Directions
From Salt Lake City: Take I-15 South towards Las Vegas for approximately 113 miles to the Scipio exit 188. This will bring you to Hwy 50. Take Hwy 50 East for approximate 30 miles until the town of Sigurd. Merge onto Hwy 89 South for approximately 8 Miles. Take a left onto Hwy 24 East for approximately 60 miles until you reach Torrey, Utah. The Backcountry Outfitters office is on the Junction of Hwy 12 and 24, next to the Chevron. Parking is ample.
From Saint George: Take I-15 North towards Salt Lake City for approximately 30 miles to Exit 40 for Zion National Park. Take Hwy 9 North to the junction of Hwy 89. Follow 89 North approximately 52 miles until the junction of Hwy 12. Follow 12 approximately 90 miles until you meet Hwy 24. The Backcountry Office is at the Junction of Hwy 12 and 24. We’ll leave the light on for you! Note that this is an exceptionally scenic drive and will warrant several additional hours if not days to complete.
From Grand Junction CO: Take I-70 West approximately 80 miles. After the town of Green River (we highly recommend the world famous and kid friendly Ray’s Tavern there) you will take exit 147 to Hwy 24. Follow 24 West approximately 50 miles until the town of Hanksville, Bear right at the intersection of Hwy 95 and continue on 24 approximately 48 miles until you reach the Junction of Hwy 12 and 24. We are located on the right. Note the road gets quite curvy as you drive through Capitol Reef National Park. Eleven miles before Torrey you can stop at the visitors center. They have a wonderful relief map that depicts the region and there is also a great bookstore.
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