Backpacking in the Grand Canyon for 3-6 days
Written in April 2024, last updated on April 21, 2024.
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About this trip
This guide presents a journey through the Grand Canyon via the Escalante, Tonto, and South Kaibab Trails, each offering a unique perspective of this iconic landscape. The Escalante Trail is ideal for those seeking a challenging route with its secluded paths and dramatic views. It is one of the only trails in the Grand Canyon that runs directly along the Colorado River for most of the way, giving easy access to water. The Tonto Trail provides a more moderate hike across the Tonto Plateau, allowing hikers to enjoy wide, open vistas and solitude.
The famous South Kaibab Trail offers direct descents to the Colorado River, leading to Phantom Ranch via 2 of the only bridges in the National Park.
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