Hiking the Grand Canyon: Adventures On and Below the South Rim
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- I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
- Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
- Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please
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Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.
Program Registration 5:00 p.m. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table in the dining area adjacent to the front desk lobby to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing the up-...
Minimal driving to trailhead. Hiking 4 – 5 miles throughout the day; well-maintained trails; elevation change of about 700 feet. No restroom facilities on the trail.
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Driving about 30 miles; approx. 1/2 hour. Hiking approximately 6 miles total; about 5 hours; mostly level for the first 1/2 mile on an old road bed then descends 700 feet to the Palisades Rim; rocky trail, some side-hill contouring and minor elevation changes. No rest...
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We will go o...
Minimal driving to trailhead. Hiking choices totaling between 4 and 7 miles throughout the day depending on route preference; elevation changes ranging from 1,000 to 2,100 feet on well-maintained trail of about 4 – 5 feet in width; numerous water bars and step pads.
Lodge check-out by 11:00 a.m. Road Scholar vehicle departs for Flagstaff at 8:15 am.
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructio...
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