NEW HANCE LOOP HIKE

Are you up for a more challenging hike? Experience famous "Red Canyon", one of the most geologically unique areas in the Grand Canyon, camp next to the Colorado River, and enjoy the solitude of a less-visited and wild part of the Grand Canyon on this unforgettable backpacking adventure!

On the first day you'll hike down the exciting Grandview Trail to Horseshoe Mesa, where you'll have the opportunity to explore the Cave of the Domes and century-old mining ruins. We then drop off the Mesa and hike deeper into the Canyon, camping on the Tonto Plateau above the Inner Gorge. At this point you're looking up at the towers and rims of the Grand Canyon - a viewpoint few people experience.

The next leg of our hiking trip takes us east on the Tonto Trail to the Colorado River. This is the eastern beginning of dramatic Granite Gorge. We'll camp in Red Canyon or by the Colorado River, depending on the day's hiking progress. Red Canyon's lower elevations are predominately Hakatai Shale, undoubtedly the most brilliant crimson of any formation in the Canyon. The final day sees us ascending back to the South Rim on the New Hance Trail. Give us a call at 800-715-4453 to learn more or book a spot on this exceptional Grand Canyon backpacking trip!

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.