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Grand Canyon National Park
Mule Trips
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South Rim mule trips are offered year round.
South Rim Mule trips may be booked 13 months in advance and fill up early. A waiting list is maintained for cancellations, but chances of obtaining reservations on the waiting list are slim. If you wish to make a trip into the canyon on a mule, plan ahead!
One-day, 7-hour Plateau Point rides depart daily from the Stone Corral at the head of Bright Angel Trail. The trip descends to Plateau Point, offering riders a dramatic and panoramic view of the Canyon and the Colorado River 1,300 feet below. A box lunch is included. One day ride prices start at $153.95/person, including taxes.
Overnight Rides stay the night at Phantom Ranch, a rustic oasis nestled deep in the Canyon near the Colorado River. This service must be reserved and purchased in advance. Overnight rides include accommodations and meals. Overnight ride prices start at $420.09/person, including taxes.
Two-night rides are also available. Check Xanterra's website for more details.
Mule rides from the South Rim can be reserved through:
Xanterra Parks & Resorts.
Call (303) 297-2757
or toll free (888) 297-2757,
or FAX (303) 297-3175, or write to
Xanterra Parks & Resorts,
6312 S Fiddlers Green Circle,
Suite 600N,
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Visit: www.grandcanyonlodges.com.
For waiting list information, call (928) 638-2631 or contact the Bright Angel Lodge transporation desk inside the park.
There are restrictions: mule riders must not weigh more than 200 lbs/91 kg fully dressed, must be at least 4 feet 7 inches/140 cm in height, must be able to speak and understand fluent English, must be in good physical condition, should not be afraid of heights or large animals, and cannot be pregnant. |
North Rim mule trips are offered from mid May to mid October.
North Rim mule trips do not go to the river.
One-hour rides along the rim and ½ day rim or inner canyon trips are usually available on a daily basis.
Prices start at $30.00/person.
One Hour Trip - Grand Canyon Rim
7 year age limit - 220 lb. weight limit
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
1/2 Day Trip to Uncle Jim's Point
10 year age limit - 200 lb. limit
7:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Inner-Canyon 1/2 Day Trip to Supai Tunnel on the N. Kaibab Trail
The 1/2 day ride desends down the North Kaibab Trail 2,300 hundred feet.
10 year age limit - 200 lb. weight limit
7:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Inner-Canyon 1 Day Trip to Roaring Springs on the N. Kaibab Trail
The one day trip continues down the trail to Roaring Springs, the main water source for both the North & South Rims. While at Roaring Springs, you will have an opportunity to enjoy your sack lunch and explore the Canyon on your own before starting the trek back up the North Kaibab Trail.
12 year age limit - 200 lb. weight limit
7:30 a.m.
Register in the lobby of the Grand Canyon Lodge at the Grand Canyon Trail Rides desk; open 7:00am-5:00pm daily.
Shuttle bus to trail head leaves the lodge one half hour before trip departure times.
For reservations call Grand Canyon Trail Rides, (435) 679-8665, or write to
Grand Canyon Trail Rides
PO Box 128, Tropic, Utah, 84776,
or visit them at www.canyonrides.com/
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South Rim Horse Rides
One-hour and two-hour trail rides and twilight campfire and wagon rides are available. Apache Stables is located just outside of the South Entrance to Grand Canyon National Park at the north end of Tusayan. For information and reservations call (928) 638-2891 or (928) 638-3105.
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Did You Know?
Within the Grand Canyon, the type and abundance of organisms is directly related to the presence or absence of water. The Colorado River and its tributaries, as well as springs, seeps, stock tanks and ephemeral pools provide oases to flora and fauna in this semi-arid southwest desert area.
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Last Updated: January 24, 2008 at 12:01 EST |
