The most classic hike in the canyon!  Join us on this 5-Day Backpacking Adventure - this is often the trip most people dream about when they think of hiking the Canyon. The best overall views of the canyon because it allows one to truly see the diversity of the North Rim versus the South Rim. We begin the hike in the cool wooded area of the North Rim via the North Kaibab trail. From here, we follow Bright Angel Creek to our first camp at Cottonwood Campground. Next, we follow Bright Angel Creek, with a detour to check out the famous Ribbon Falls. This creek leads us to Phantom Ranch and Bright Angel Campground, our second campsite. This is a good camp to take a layover day and enjoy the surrounding canyons and wildlife. The next day, we continue our journey across the Colorado River to Indian Garden Campground. Our last night will be spent here and we will hike out to Plateau Point to take in a spectacular sunset.  The last day we will hike out on the Bright Angel Trail to the top of the South Rim.

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What’s Included?
Every trip includes a professional, medically trained, friendly wilderness guide.
All meals are included from trail food (lunch) and dinner the first day through breakfast and trail food the last day.
All associated park entrance fees are included.
We provide travel support in determining the best and most affordable travel services available to you.
All your gear: backpack, trekking poles,sleeping pad, sleeping bag and all group gear which includes tents and cooking equipment.

Where do we Meet?
We meet the day before the trip begins at the South Rim of the Canyon.

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How do I register?
All Grand Canyon Backpacking trips require a phone call to our office to begin the registration process.  Please contact us at (520) 275-4759.