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As classic as it gets! The Rim to Rim is one of our favorite
Grand Canyon guided backpacking trips. This trip will take us
rim to rim in Grand Canyon National Park. It begins in the heavily
forested, wildflower covered environment of the North Rim.
As we descend the North Kaibab Trail, we will stop at Roaring
Springs, the source of Bright Angel Creek, before arriving at
Cottonwood Campground where we will spend our first night.
The following day we will continue down the North Kaibab Trail,
crossing numerous bridges before arriving at the Bright Angel
Campground where we will spend our second night. Along the
way we will stop to look at the Ribbon Waterfalls. The third day
we will cross the Colorado River via a suspension bridge, then
climb up the steep Devils Corkscrew to Garden Creek.
From here we hike to Indian Gardens Campground where
we will camp in the shaded oasis of old cottonwood trees.
Day 4 is spent hiking up Jacobs Ladder and past ancient
pictographs. A fifth day may be added by hiking to Plateau Point
and exploring the canyon a bit on day 4 continuing to the rim on
day 5. As hikers from all over the world are interested in this
journey, permits in the Grand Canyon are difficult to acquire. We
recommend reserving six months prior to your date of interest.
Time: May - November
Difficulty Rating: 8
Distance & Elevation: 24 miles ~ 5800 feet
Number of Days: 4 - 5
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