Grandview Trail to Horseshoe Mesa 

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Hike Description

This challenging trail, originally built in the late 1800s to access mining claims, follows an ancient Native American route. Offering fantastic views of Vishnu Temple, Navajo Mountain (109 miles away), Painted Desert and the Colorado River, this steep trail descends 2500 feet in 3 miles to Horseshoe Mesa. Enjoy 360 degree panoramic views of the inner canyon and learn about the rich copper mining history of the area. Recommended for fit hikers looking for a more demanding hike in a quiet part of the park.

Overview

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Type: Private Day Hike

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Duration: 5 to 6 hours

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Distance: 6.4 miles round trip

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Difficulty: Advanced

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Season: Sept-Nov, Mar-May

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Price: $950/group (1 to 4 guests)
Addt’l Guests: $200 each

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Itinerary

*Final itineraries are occasionally subject to change due to permit/campsite availability, park restrictions/closures, weather conditions and/or road closures.

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Details

  • What is included?

    A professional, knowledgeable, local guide licensed by Grand Canyon National Park, delicious picnic lunch, trail snacks, day packs, and trekking poles.

  • Reserving A Tour

    To make a reservation, visit our Reservation Request page. Or call our office at 928-525-1552, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm AZ time.

  • Cancellations

    To guarantee your day hike reservation, we require a full payment. A $100 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations greater than 7 days in advance of your scheduled hike. Between 7 days and 72 hours, cancellations will incur a 50% fee. Within 72 hours of the hike departing, cancellations will receive no refunds. There are no refunds for guests who arrive late or depart early from the hike.

Logistics

  • Meeting Time & Place

    You will meet your guide at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center inside the park. The exact location will be arranged upon booking your reservation. Meeting times are largely dependent on time of year, though typically about 8am (November through March) or 7am (April, May, September). This hike is not recommended in June through August.

  • What should you bring?

    Appropriate clothing for the weather (call us for details if unsure), water bottles or hydration bladder (3 liter capacity per person), hiking shoes/boots, waterproof jacket/poncho, hat & sunglasses, camera, sunscreen. During colder weather, warm hats, gloves, and scarves will be desirable. Guide gratuities are customary and greatly appreciated.

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List of Services

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Exceptional Guides

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Our guiding staff consists primarily of seasoned veterans who have been guiding professionally, full-time, for a decade or more. In addition to their extensive experience, our guides are fun, accommodating, approachable, entertaining, polite and just plain good people.

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We’re at work, you’re on vacation! We take care of all the logistics associated with a backcountry adventure and handling all the dirty work. Gear, food, permits, transportation…we have you covered and it’s all included.

Local Experts

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The Southwestern U.S. is our home and our passion. We’ve been exploring this region for decades and know it intimately. This is our niche and nobody does it better.

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