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BEGINS IN: MARBLE CANYON, ARIZONA

Hiking Grand and Marble Canyons: Off the Beaten Path

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7 Days | 6 Nights
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Challenging
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Overview > Summary

From the beginning of the Grand Canyon at Marble Canyon to the spectacular South Rim, discover the many and varied hiking opportunities in both of these spectacular locations. In Marble Canyon, the start of the Grand Canyon, escape the crowds and hike seldom-visited wilderness trails and see why many call this area the geologic “Center of the Universe.” Set at the base of the towering Vermilion Cliffs, Marble Canyon is a hiker’s paradise of red-rock canyons, mesas and buttes steeped in colorful history. At Grand Canyon National Park, marvel at jaw-dropping views as you descend into the canyon along the famed South Kaibab trail, where every step takes you back 60,000 years in time.

Highlights

• In Marble Canyon, hike and explore the mighty Colorado River from Lee’s Ferry and down into twisting and beautiful Cathedral Wash canyon.
• Mid-week, travel along the Echo Cliffs en route to the South Rim for a naturalist-led hike to a secluded and dramatic overlook on the rim.
• Naturalist guides will share their knowledge of the canyon and interpret the many facets of the canyon’s geologic, natural and human histories in the field.
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Activity Notes

Hiking up to six miles per day. Elevation loss and gain of up to 1,200 feet at Grand Canyon. Hiking location elevations between 3,000 to 7,000 feet. Come prepared to hike with proper equipment and in good physical shape through regular aerobic exercise. Hikes will be on both established trails and “off trail” routes with uneven terrain, high steps, desert vegetation and rocky areas. Hikes are usually conducted as one group with a hike leader and a sweep. See daily schedule for more detailed information.

Itinerary Summary

Arrival Marble Canyon, 4 nights; van to Grand Canyon National Park, 2 nights; departure.
Date Notes
10/13/2013
Instead of spending two nights at the South Rim, this departure will enjoy the Marble Canyon area for the entire week. Program also includes a Colorado River raft trip through beautiful Glen Canyon.
Coordinated by Northern Arizona University.
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•6 nights of accommodations
•17 meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
•2 Expert-led lectures
•5 Field trips
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