Put This On Your Bucket List – Hike to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

Some bucket list items are more exciting than others – wake up the first time the alarm goes off, mix two different sodas at a restaurant fountain, and getting another cat don’t necessarily get the blood boiling. One trip that is sure to produce more memories than that new cat or a mixed soda is an exasperating hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

The Grand Canyon offers a spectacular view from the Hermit Road overlook…or from space for that matter. That being said there is nothing more immaculate than getting one-on-one time with the natural wonder of the world through a hands-on hiking trip to the bottom.

The Popularity of a Grand Canyon Hike

If you thought the Vegas show for the sound impressionist from Police Academy was a hard ticket to come by, it pales in comparison to the demand for a Grand Canyon hike. There are lodges at the bottom of the Grand Canyon that are booked almost a year in advance and trips to exotic points like the Havasu Canyon Trailhead to view the Havasu Falls. Most of these sacred spots only allow a certain amount of hikers to access the area at a time. Once reservations are set in stone though, you’re only a stone’s throw away from the most immaculate chasm in the U.S.

South Rim Hikes 
One of the most popular routes to scale to the bottom of the Grand Canyon is via the South Rim. Hikers from all experience levels set up camp at the South Rim and embark on a day of visiting the most tried and true trails of the Canyon. The days start off with a hearty breakfast for fuel and after a full day of canvasing a hot shower and dinner in the lodge await at night.

North Rim Hike
The North Rim camp is more isolated from the popular South Rim but the journey is worth the spectacular views. With less traffic hikers can get in touch with nature, including camping under the stars at night. A half day float on the Colorado River gives visitors an alternative from the trails and offers spectacular shots of Glen Canyon.

Venturing the Havasu Canyon Trailhead

A backpacking trip through the Havasu Canyon offers a beautiful glimpse of Eden, and we’re not talking about the lady with the cascading sweat pants directly in front of you on the trail. The sites on this adventure are like literally nothing else in the world, with blue-green pools of water set against the backdrop of sparkling waterfalls and towering red cliffs.

One thing that potential visitors are always intimidated by is the thought that these hiking tours are some sort of ‘extreme sport.’ The truth is they vary in difficulty and can be catered to an individual’s experience level. Backpacking the Grand Canyon can include packing your own gear or having a guide do it for you. Plus it’s not like you’re living off the land, as lodging is a choice in addition to camping out in tents. You’ll even encounter small tribe grocery stores and motels on the journey.

Grand Canyon backpacking tours are a two-fold adventure, you can enjoy the experience but also the sights as well. Visit fsguides.com to see the once-in-a-lifetime excursions available that you’ll want to do over and over again.