Tips for Planning a Hike Through the Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon in Arizona, United States is one of the best places on Earth and boast of its incredible natural landscape and never ending chances for adventure travel. The place is one among the top visited US destination. Grand Canyon keeps the guests entertained year round with several fun and adventure activities. The beauty of carved canyons formed from several million years of raging waters from the Colorado River is beyond words. With staggering scenery, whitewater thrills and magical hikes, Grand Canyon tour can surely be once in a life time experience.

Grand Canyon National Park is nearly 446 km long and is about 6000 feet deep at certain places. The famous Colorado River which runs through this area also encouraged the influx of visitors. Besides its spectacular natural views, numerous trails like hiking, rafting and several assisted tours like rim to rim on the Kaibab, horse shoe mesa tour, hermit loop tour, south rim tour, phantom ranch tour, all conducted either by land, air or railway are great break for any type of traveler who is ready for an active adventure. Hiking is the most demanded tour activity here and is the best way to see and experience the park. It opens the gateway to one of the earth's most striking and spectacular landscapes. But hiking here can be more dangerous than most people believe. Depending upon how one prepares and what the Canyon serves up at any particular time, the hiking tours can be a vacation or an ordeal.

Canyons steep drops, soaring summer temperatures, dropping winter temperatures, lack of water and sudden weather shifts accounts for several deaths here. There are no easy trails to the Canyon, as you are hiking in the desert climate, some recommendations and tips will really help for a hassle free and safe return hiking tour.

There are several hiking trails in the Grand Canyon. Some are natural trails while others are created by hikers. The most enjoyable and the safest season for hiking in the Grand Canyons are spring and fall. Hiking in the peak of summer is scary as water sources are few and far between. Even the night radiates relentless heat. Get the weather forecast before the journey starts. For a hiking tour one must be well aware of the route. Day hiking can be safer and enjoyable than an overnight trip. Hikers can also try shuttle routes through the village areas which provide better transportation, hotel, campgrounds and shopping. These shuttle routes also offer spectacular view of Colorado River flowing through the Canyon. Avoid hiking alone, as there are numerous chances of getting panic. Dehydration is another biggest threat for hikers here. Dehydration related concerns are the most common factors leading to death. Carry plenty of water to stay well hydrated at all times. If anyone is not medically fit, the altitude, strenuous climbing and dehydration can make the medical problem worse. So hike intelligently to keep yourself safe.

Hiking the Grand Canyon is very different from most other backpacking experience. But recently the threats are much bit. There are plenty of guided tours that allow one to see the beauty of mountain and canyon. Grand Canyon tour which refreshes the awe inspiring grandeur is truly an experience unlike any other.

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