Grand Canyon Escalante Route Backpacking with Hiking for All Community

Max 6 people Strenuous difficulty Intermediate experience

Upcoming dates:

May 23

6 spots left

Overview

Come be a part of the Hiking for All community and set off on an off-the-beaten-path backpacking adventure through the Escalante Route, immersing yourself in the rugged terrain of the Grand Canyon for an exceptional experience.

Highlights-

Exploring remote slot canyons

Sleeping on secluded beaches of the Colorado River.

See some of the most incredible river, rapid and Canyon vistas that 99.98% of Grand Canyon visitors will never see, or even know exist.

Do a scrambles over the Papago Wall and Slide.

While no experience is needed, this trek is best suited for experienced backpackers or motivated individuals with an appetite to experience some of the Grand Canyon’s most remote, rugged and rewarding terrain.

Please note that we need at least 6 people to run this group trip. If you have a smaller group please get in touch with us for adjusted pricing.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Overnight in Flagstaff

On the evening before your trek start date, you convene at 6:00pm for a one hour group orientation and pack-check in the main lobby of Little America Hotel in Flagstaff, You will also get to know our team, preview the trail and talk safety.

Meals: None

Day 2: Lipan Point to Tanner Beach

Day 3: Tanner Beach to Escalante Beach

Day 4: Escalante Beach to Red Canyon

Day 5: Red Canyon To New Hance Trailhead

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Accommodations

On day 2, for 3 days

Pricing

Included:

Transfers

Accommodation

Guide fees

Luggage transfers

Local guide

Some meals

Excluded:

Alcoholic beverages

Gratuities

Flights

Accommodation

Visas

Travel insurance

Personal gear

Airport transfer

Some meals

Do not forget to arrange for the requisite passport, visa and travel insurance, if you are booking an international trip.

We try our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date guide information, but in some cases this may change due to emergencies or other unforeseen guide scheduling challenges. In any case, another highly-rated, certified guide with similar experience would lead your trip and you will be kept informed of any such case.

Cancellation Policy

A 25% deposit per person is required with balance due 60 days prior to the event. Deposits are 100% refundable until 90 days prior to trek departure. The exact dates for your trek may be adjusted +/- one day until permits are finalized roughly 4 months (120 days) in advance of departure (when Grand Canyon permits are issued), providing ample time to plan transportation to and from the Canyon, or decline the dates and receive your deposit back in full.

Cancellations made with at least 60 days' notice before the departure date will be entitled to a full refund, excluding the deposit. If cancellations occur within 60 days of the departure, we will provide the option to choose alternate destinations or trip dates within the same season.