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Grand Canyon National Park
Guided Hikes
Grand Canyon ranger led walk

Ranger led day hikes

South Rim: Ranger led day hikes and walks take place along the Rim Trail year round. During the summer months an additional 3-mile round trip day hike into the canyon is also offered. Check out the Ranger Program pages in The Guide (park newspaper handed out at the entrance station) for schedules.

North Rim: Ranger led nature walks take place between mid-May and mid-October. Check out the Ranger Program pages in The Guide (park newspaper handed out at the entrance station) for schedules.

 
hiking in the Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon Field Institute

If you would like to join a guided hiking and/or camping trip that is educational in nature, consider the Grand Canyon Field Institute (GCFI). GCFI works in close association with the National Park Service to provide multi-day learning events that complement the park's own interpretive programming. GCFI is the educational arm of the Grand Canyon Association, a non-profit organization established in 1932 to support education, research, and other programs for the benefit of Grand Canyon National Park and its visitors.

Grand Canyon Field Institute
PO Box 399
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
866-471-4435
www.grandcanyon.org/fieldinstitute
 

Backpacking Guide Services

A wide range of options exist for guided hiking at Grand Canyon National Park. Download the site bulletin below for a list of companies authorized to guide overnight hikes within the park. Please contact the companies directly regarding cost and services provided.

GRAND CANYON'S MATHER CAMPGROUND  

Did You Know?
Camping on the rim within Grand Canyon National Park is permitted in designated campsites only and violators are subject to citation and/ or fine. There are vehicle accessible campgrounds in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim, at Desert View and on the North Rim.
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Last Updated: September 18, 2008 at 14:14 EST