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BEGINS IN: PEACH SPRINGS, ARIZONA

Hiking Granite Gorge and Supai

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7 Days | 6 Nights
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Challenging
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ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
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Explore the remote and spectacular Grand Canyon on foot, from the exotic turquoise waterfalls of Havasu Canyon to the sparkling waters of Diamond Creek in Granite Gorge on the Hualapai Reservation. This adventure for moderate to serious hikers is a unique opportunity to experience some of the most beautiful and inaccessible locales in western Grand Canyon, from deep chasms with running streams and waterfalls to lofty rims with forever views. While exploring the canyon’s depth and breadth on foot, field-based and evening discussions focus on geology, ecology, regional prehistory and the Native American heritage of the Hualapai, Havasupai and Colorado Plateau peoples.

Highlights

• Spend two days exploring the remote Grand Canyon village of Supai, an isolated community nestled amidst sheltering canyon walls on the Havasupai Reservation, and hike to the world-famous Havasu and Mooney Falls.
• Drive to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River on the Diamond Creek Road, one of Arizona's best-kept secrets, for slot canyon hiking and a picnic lunch on a river beach.
• Meet Hualapai and Havasupai tribal members who will share their knowledge and culture.
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Activity Notes

Daily hikes of 5-8 miles. Elevation loss and gain up to 2,000 feet in and out of Supai. Hiking location elevations between 1,500-5,200 feet. Multiple creek crossings (ankle deep) on one hike. 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 Peach Springs, 3 nights; van and hike to Supai, 2 nights; van and hike to Peach Springs, 1 night, departure.
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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