Grand Canyon Hike

So me and my best friend are going to go Man vs. Wild and take on the South Rime of the Grand Canyon next Spring. Something like this itinerary but it's going to be way more simple. We're going to take on the wild like that guy on Man vs. Wild who's pretty much MacGiver on Human Growth Hormones. Just watching that show we want to try it out on own. Yeah that's how fools end up on helicopter rescues but between us we can do it I know. It's a little more adventuresome than I usually am but you have to step out of your comfort zone sometimes and do something that will be something you'll have for the rest of your life that noone could take from you.

It's like in Transformers when the hero tells the girl, 50 years from now do you want to look back and regret that you didn't get in the car with me? To have the opportunity to do something that could alter your life forever... Those moments come few and far between. I'm making no sense unless you've seen the movie and it makes even less sense if you haven't camped out in the wild.



This hike is our south rim counterpart to The Wonders of the Grand Canyon. Desert oases and spectacular vistas await your arrival on the south rim. Geologic history and cultural history will be encountered on this hike; this trail was used by copper miners in the late nineteenth century and was also used by horse thieves to move their loot across the canyon. Expect on-trail hiking over steep terrain.

Itinerary

Day 1: Our hike begins on the South Kaibab Trail, a deservedly popular route that offers spectacular views both up and down the Canyon. It’s seven miles of well-maintained trail to the Bright Angel Campground, our destination and camp for the first two nights. This campground is one of the most charming in the Park, as it’s situated at the bottom of the Canyon near the Colorado River and adjacent to Bright Angel Creek. Campsites are shaded by tall, spreading cottonwoods, piped drinking water is available, and nearby Phantom Ranch offers a snack bar, cold beer, the best lemonade in the Canyon, and ranger-led evening interpretive programs.

Day 2: This is a great basecamp for a layover day and a chance to relax and absorb the magic of the Canyon. Remember your swimsuit for a soak in the cool waters of Bright Angel Creek, catch up on that book you’ve been wanting to read, spend quality time with your family exploring the area, or join your guide for day hikes up the North Kaibab or Clear Creek Trails – the choice is yours.

Day 3: After a hearty breakfast we’ll pack up and make an early departure to take advantage of the cool hiking hours of the morning. Following the Bright Angel Trail along the Colorado we’ll arrive at Garden Creek. From here we’ll follow Garden Creek upstream past its junction with Pipe Creek to Indian Garden – a spring site that watered seasonal Havasupai garden plots for centuries. From here it’s a short distance to our camp for the night - Indian Garden Campground, another enchanting camp with shade and water.

Day 4: A casual morning and delicious breakfast will precede a beautiful hike out as we continue our ascent to the rim via Garden Creek and the Bright Angel Trail. It’s 4 ½ miles from camp to the parking lot and a beautiful drive back to Flagstaff for an anxiously anticipated shower, dinner, and bed.



What's Included?

* Every trip includes a professional, medically trained, friendly wilderness guide.
* All meals are included from trail food (lunch) and dinner the first day through breakfast and trail food the last day.
* All associated park entrance fees are included.
* We provide travel support in determining the best and most affordable travel services available to you.
* You will receive a Lifetime Family Membership entitling you to a lifetime discount of 10% off any trip after your first one!

Where do we Meet?

We will meet you at an agreed upon location the night before the trip begins, where we will discuss the details of the upcoming adventure. Usually this meeting takes place in Flagstaff, Arizona.