6 edition of Hiking in the Grand Canyon backcountry found in the catalog.
Published
1995
by Tower of Ra Pub. in Kissimmee, FL
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Written in
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-183) and index.
| Statement | J.D. Green ; editing and technical advice, Jim Ohlman. |
| Contributions | Ohlman, Jim. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | GV199.42.A72 G735 1995 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | vi, 201 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 201 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL816255M |
| ISBN 10 | 0964489309 |
| LC Control Number | 95060196 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 33333775 |
Grand Canyon is home to some of the best hiking in the Southwest. The range of scenery is incredible, from cool pine forests to narrow slot canyons to everything in between. There are trails that skirt the edge of the rim and trails that plunge thousands of feet to the Colorado River. These springs are literally oases for the canyon's flora and fauna. Features: An adventurous day in the Grand Canyon backcountry! Transportation to and from your hotel along private roads directly to exclusive trailhead parking. We provide everything that you need: water bottles, hiking poles, backpacks and trail snacks.
Grand Canyon Outfitters is located inside Canyon Village Market at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon Outfitters has everything you need for a Grand Canyon Adventure! Inside Canyon Village Market, you will find a fully stocked outdoor store with camping and hiking gear for every type of Grand Canyon visitor. The Grand Canyon is a very unique environment, and it is important to note that the temperature on the rim of the Grand Canyon is significantly colder than at the bottom of the canyon, due to a difference in elevation of over 5, vertical feet.5/5().
Hiking the Grand Canyon from rim to rim is a once in a lifetime experience that easily made it into my top 3 favorite hikes of all time. The day’s last rays of light reflecting off the multicolored rocks, the steady babble of Bright Angel Creek, the curious wildlife, and the desert landscape slowly morphing into Pine and Aspen trees make for an unforgettable backcountry . The South Kaibab Trail starts 7, feet above the Colorado River on the south rim of the Grand Canyon, and runs about 5 miles to the Phantom Ranch campground on the floor of the canyon. Three miles in, you’re still a mile above the river at Skeleton Point, where you are advised to turn around if day-hiking.
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All Grand Canyon backcountry users are asked to follow Leave No Trace principles. The goal is to have minimum human impact on the canyon as a result of your trip.
Hike Smart: Be sure and listen to the Hike Smart Podcasts. (transcripts available) The Grand Canyon Conservancy sells maps and guides on hiking in Grand Canyon National Park.
GRAND CANYON. With maps, photos and trail descriptions, J.D. Green and Jim Ohlman comb miles of wilderness experience to produce a very detailed work.
"Hiking in the Grand Canyon Backcountry" covers most of the major trails and routes which hikers use along the mile course of Colorado Rivers most spectacular gorge/5(3). Hiking in the Grand Canyon is so demanding that even people in excellent condition often emerge sore and fatigued.
Yet small children, senior citizens, and people with physical disabilities have successfully hiked the canyon. A hike into the Grand Canyon will test your physical and mental endurance. Know and respect your limitations. This is a definite go-to book for researching the main trails in the Grand Canyon.
This book has a wealth of information for day hiking, overnight backpacking Hiking in the Grand Canyon backcountry book multi-night treks/5(14). A National Park Service campground is located nearby and requires a backcountry permit.
A backcountry permit is not required for guests staying in Phantom Ranch dorms or cabins. Backcountry permits may be obtained by writing to: Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Reservations Office PO Box Grand Canyon, AZ or via fax: Our Grand Canyon hiking tours explore a vast and rigorous landscape and embrace a spectacular array of geological and historical wonders.
This rugged and remote region, where bold plateaus and multi-hued cliffs run for distances that defy human perspective, offers some of. Join The Wildland Trekking Co. on an epic journey to the Grand Canyon. Services include 1 to 8 day hiking adventures, tasty backcountry cuisine, and quality gear served up by America's most experienced and knowledgeable Grand Canyon guides.
25+ years experience in adventure travel. East Huntington Drive. Flagstaff, AZ Buy a cheap copy of Hiking in the Grand Canyon Backcountry: book by John D. Green. Covering the Great Chasm from Lee's Ferry to the Grand Wash this certainly is the most authoritative Wilderness Guidebook written on one of the seven wonders of the Free shipping over $/5(1).
Hiking is wonderful way to experience the Grand Canyon’s rich natural beauty and immense size. The canyon offers some of the most challenging hiking and backpacking found anywhere in North America.
Steep trails, intense heat, fast changing weather, and elusive water and shade combine to make for harsh conditions — even on a good day. Backcountry permits are required for camping anywhere below the rim of Grand Canyon, including Bright Angel, Indian Garden and Cottonwood Canyon is divided into “Use Areas“, and these use areas must be specified when filling out the permit.
To find the use areas for the area you plan on hiking, visit the Backcountry Trails and Use Areas page on the. by Ellen Heyn, Communications Associate. Navigating backcountry permits can be a headache, especially if that little slip of paper is the only thing standing between you and the epic adventure you've been dreaming of.
At Grand Canyon National Park, thousands vie for the chance to spend a night below the rim — the backcountry office received more t written permit. A Basecamp Hiking Tour is a great way to have an adventurous outdoor experience of Grand Canyon while hiking with only a light daypack and sleeping soundly in comfortable, vehicle-accessible camps.
See Basecamp Tours. Phantom Ranch Tours. The only lodge inside the Grand Canyon, Phantom Ranch offers a unique lodging and hiking experience just Author: Scott Cundy.
Our Backcountry Camping Guide is a comprehensive primer on how to get a Grand Canyon backcountry permit, reserving a campground on or below the rim, or finding a campsite outside the Park.
Read up on backcountry safety, too, for the best possible trip. A Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hiking tour is the finest way to experience what this incredible National Park has to offer. Sincethis has been one of our most popular tours and our guides are some of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the business.
For an even more challenging day hike, take Grandview Trail, which leads up to Coconino Saddle and Horseshoe Mesa ( miles and miles round trip, respectively). Backcountry permits are not required for day hikes.
The National Park Service has lots of great information about trails at the Grand Canyon, safety tips and smart hiking. The Grand Canyon: With Bryce and Zion Canyons in America’s South West (Cicerone Guides) Constance Roos Being a U.K.
publication, I was not familiar with the Cicerone series, but I must say I have been very impressed with this particular book. There are numerous Grand Canyon hiking guides available, but this one is one of [Read More].
The following list is designed for a non-guided, non-winter trip in the Grand Canyon. If you’re part of a commercial trip, check with your trip provider to see what items the guide provides. REI also provides guided backpacking trips in the Grand Canyon, so Author: REI Staff.
Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute offers everything from single-day hiking classes and tours to multi-day backpacks, treks, and river rafting. Whet your hiking appetite by visiting the trails pages below.
For full details concerning day hiking and backpacking at Grand Canyon National Park, visit the NPS website. The Grand Canyon Train runs 65 miles from Williams to the Grand Canyon Village at South Rim, departing daily at am and taking a leisurely two hours and 15 minutes. A pistol shot sounded THE INSPIRATION: Hiking the Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon I am on the Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon National Park.
The Bright Angel Trail has been in use for thousands of years, first by the Havasupai people. It was given its current name by Ralph Henry Cameron in. For Grand Canyon backcountry permits, which you need if you’re planning to spend the night anywhere in the main corridor, you need to download a permit request form and fax () or mail to the Backcountry Information Center (P.O.
BoxGrand Canyon AZ, ). You can also make in-person requests. The Ultimate Grand Canyon Travel Guide Grand Canyon National Park is turning in Here's how to make the most out of a visit, from hiking to boating to biking to camping and so much : Frederick Reimers.Hiking the Grand Canyon (A Sierra Club Totebook) by John Annerino.
Order now: This is the Grand Canyon trail guide I turn to most often. Anytime someone asks me a Grand Canyon question I can't answer off the top of my head, this is the book I pull from the shelf.
