New Hance Trail Backpacking AdventureExperience the world famous "Red Canyon", one of the most geologically unique areas of the Grand Canyon on this adventure. |
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New Hance to Grandview 4 days/ 3 nights. On day 1 we hike down the little used "New" Hance Trail into Red Canyon, we spend the first two nights in this unusual geologic area, camping in Red Canyon and then by the Colorado River. This canyon's lower elevations are predominately Hakatai Shale, undoubtedly the most brilliant red of any formation in the Canyon.
On the third day, we hike west from the beginning of the Tonto Trail at the river. This is the eastern beginning of the Granite Gorge. We camp the third night in Hance Creek. On the last day we climb Horseshoe Mesa to see the mining ruins and, if time allows, Cave of the Domes before following the Grandview Trail to the Rim. Mileage per day 4 / 4 / 6.5 / 5
Day 1
After breakfast orientation on the South Rim, on the first day we hike down the little used "New" Hance Trail into Red Canyon, we spend the first two nights in this unusual geologic area, camping in Red Canyon.
Day 2
We continue on the New Hance Trail to camp by the Colorado River.
Days 3
On the third day we hike west from the beginning of the Tonto Trail at the river. This is the eastern beginning of the Granite Gorge. We camp the third night at Hance Creek.
Day 4
On the last day, we climb Horseshoe Mesa to see the mining ruins and, if time allows, Cave of the Domes before following the Grandview Trail to the Rim.
This trip includes the following:
- Professional backcountry guide
- All necessary gear and equipment (you will be carrying a backpack in excess of 30lbs)
- All meals during camp trip
- 3 nights tent camping
- Pickup and return / Hilton Garden Inn Flagstaff
- All entry and permit fees
Trip Cost:
$975 per guest
- minimum age for this trip is 15 years old
We rate this trip as a 7.5
(based on a 1 to 10 scale, 1 a couch potato, 10 a Lance Armstrong)
Trip Schedule
This adventure may be scheduled on a date-requested basis for groups of two or more. Private party tours are also available on request for groups of 1-4 people for additional fees.
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Travel Insurance Information
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What To Bring Checklist
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