Backpacking in the Grand Canyon for 3-6 days

Backpacking in the Grand Canyon for 3-6 days

Embark on a breathtaking backpacking trip through one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders: the Grand Canyon. Hike the renowned Escalante and Tonto Trails, two of the most dramatic and beautiful routes in the canyon. This route offers the perfect blend of challenge and scenery, featuring technical sections that demand scrambling, stunning narrow canyons, the desolate Tonto Trail, and the celebrated South Kaibab Trail down to Phantom Ranch. This detailed guide provides a day-by-day itinerary as seen in my Youtube film, custom maps and everything you need to know about retrieving a backcountry permit, camping, weather, water, getting there, and more. This route is suitable for backpackers with experience and requires wildcamping. This guide includes the new Grand Canyon backcountry permit application effective starting January 2024. What this guide includes: - A flexible itinerary for different lengths and difficulty levels - Distances, best overnight (camping) options, and other useful waypoints - Custom Google Maps with all the important locations, such as campsites, water sources, grocery stores, airports, trails, public transport stops, and viewpoints - GPX-tracks of all the routes - Practical information on how to get there, how to get around, when to go, trail conditions, weather, geography, and more. - Detailed descriptions of the trekking route, including landmarks, terrain, and elevation changes. Get an impression on YouTube.com/HarmenHoek
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Written in April 2024, last updated on April 21, 2024.

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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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Grand Canyon Village, AZ, USA
South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon Village, AZ, USA
Phantom Ranch, North Kaibab Trail, North Rim, AZ, USA
Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA
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Lipan Point, Arizona, USA
Arizona, USA
Escalante, Grand Canyon Village, AZ, USA
Ooh Aah Point, South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon Village, AZ, USA
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA
Tonto Trail, Grand Canyon Village, AZ, USA
Tanner Trailhead, Grand Canyon South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon Village, AZ, USA
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