Horseshoe Mesa and the Last Chance Mine
 
             
 
guided backpacking tours
High Desert Hikes
Year Round Hiking Vacations
 
             
             
 
Tour Description
If you're interested in experiencing the wilder side of the Grand Canyon and only have a couple days or a long weekend to fit it in, this backpacking tour is for you!

Starting down the famous Grandview Trail, you will be astonished at the beautiful views of this unique and breathtaking part of the Canyon. This route descends a hiking trail built by one of the Grand Canyon's most famous miners, Pete Berry, in the late 1800s. His amazing, well-built trail winds its way for three miles down unlikely slopes and cliffs before ending at Horseshoe Mesa and the ancient Last Chance Mine.

Once at the mesa, we'll set up camp and explore the Cave of the Domes, then hike to the edge of the Mesa which extends into the Canyon like the deck of a battleship. The second day features a stunning hike down to Cottonwood Creek, a year round water source and an incredible desert oasis to explore. The third day sees us hiking back to the South Rim and the Grandview Trailhead. Give us a call to learn more!

Please note: Due to Grand Canyon's permit system, it's beneficial to register 5 months or more in advance, and you'll receive a 5% discount for doing so. Click here to read more.

 
 
Tour Overview
Type
Duration
Distance
Difficulty
Solitude
Origin
Value
Backpacking Trip (details)
3 days
14 mi / 23 km
3 (details)
3 (details)
Flagstaff, AZ*
$795 pp
 
* Flying into Phoenix? Click here for easy travel options to Flagstaff. 
 
 
 
Trip Itinerary and Details
Hiking Trip Logistics
 
 
Tour Start Dates
Hiking Tour Dates 2011
Next year's hiking tour dates
June 1, 4, 9
Sept 9, 17, 23, 26,30
Oct 3, 14
Mar 6, 12, 19, 26
Apr 7
May 2, 7, 19
June 3
Sept 8, 22
Oct 2, 13
 
 
Add Tour Dates
 
 
Similar Tours
 
             
             
 
Reserve a Hiking Tour
Private Hiking Adventures
Request Hiking Information
 
 
             
             


National Park HIking and Backpacking Tours