A Guide to Hiking in the Grand Canyon Published

July 9, 2009

A guide to hiking in the Grand Canyon has been published. In it you’ll find everything you need to know to prepare and hike the world class Rim to Rim to Rim trail of the Grand Canyon. Look for tips in the guide on getting to your starting point, when to book, where to stay and what to bring. Also consider your physical abilities and whether you are capable of this challenge. The round trip on the Rim to Rim to Rim Trail totals 44 miles (71 kilometres) and the total ascent and descent over the course of the trip is 10,000 feet (3000 m).

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Grand Canyon hiking trails

The Grand Canyon makes it onto most lists of the natural wonders of the world. You will enjoy the ever changing vistas by hiking the full Rim to Rim to Rim trail but allow at least three days and even four days if you can arrange for accommodation at Phantom Ranch. You will never get tired of the views, particularly at sunset and sunrise.

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The Grand Canyon at sunrise

Some of you might not be up to the challenge of the full trip so consider one of the many day hikes off of either rim.  There are 12 day hikes from the North Rim alone varying in length from 30 minutes to all day affairs.

The months of September and October are a good time to plan this trip. The uncertain economic climate provides more last minute opportunities for booking accommodation so it isn’t too late to reserve and hike the full rim trip this year – just start climbing and descending those hills so you’re in the kind of shape you’ll need to be to enjoy the experience.

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