Date(s) November 4th, 2023 - Nov 9th, 2023 November 5th, 2024 - Nov 10th, 2024
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On this 6-day guided hiking tour, you’ll get to journey deep into remote areas of the Grand Canyon—but you’ll have to work for it. To complete the Deer Creek and Thunder River Loop, be prepared for almost 30 miles with more than 12,000 feet of vertical change, all the while coping with dramatic temperature changes and demanding traverses. Don’t get discouraged, though, because here’s our offer: in the middle of red rocks, you’ll find towering waterfalls, cool swimming holes, lush mossy walls, and sinuous creeks. We’ll also add in three nights spent under the starry skies. Up for a challenge? Sign up for this trip—but only if you’re a truly seasoned, energetic hiker.
Check into your hotel in Kanab after 5 pm. You’ll then have a trip briefing and a gear check with your guide. Meet your trip buddies over a welcome dinner at 7 pm. Meals: Dinner Accommodation: Hotel in Kanab
Meet your guide and your group at 9 am at the Dreamland Safari Tours office at 406 East 300 South, Kanab, Utah 84741. You can leave cars or extra bags there. Get transferred to Indian Hollow and start the backpacking trip! After lunch on the trailhead, continue the descent down to the Esplanade. Establish camp for the night. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Accommodation: Camp Hiking: ~8 miles / ~13 km
Day 3 and 4 will be similar—after waking up in the Canyon, have breakfast and pack up your gear. Both days will include 8 to 10 miles of hiking, visiting Deer Creek, Tapeats Creek, Thunder River, and the Colorado River. Campsite selection and precise itinerary are flexible based on permit allocations. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Accommodation: Camp Hiking: ~8-10 miles a day / ~13-16 km a day
This is the last day you’re waking up in the Canyon. After breakfast, hike out to Indian Hollow. In the afternoon, you’ll get picked up and transferred back to Kanab. Check into your hotel and attend the celebratory dinner. After 4 days of challenging hiking, enjoy your well-deserved rest! you deserved it! Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Accommodation: Hotel Hiking: ~8 miles / ~13 km Elevation gain: 1,000 ft / 305 m
After breakfast, it’s time to leave. If you’d like to spend more time in the area, just ask your guides for recommendations! Meals: Breakfast
