Grand Canyon Hiking Trips

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• The Grand Canyon offers truly breathtaking sights
  of brilliant colors decorating its walls. It
  ranges up to 18 miles in width and reaches a
  depth of over 1 mile. There are hundreds of
  hiking trails available to explore, with varying
  intensities to meet all levels of experience.
  Preparation ensures avoiding mistakes that can
  put a damper on the experience. So lace up your
  hiking boots and keep these tips in mind.

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Preparing for a hike involves packing the
necessities and wearing appropriate attire to
make the hiking experience enjoyable. A backpack
should contain plenty of food and water along
with a map, compass, whistle, first aid kit,
flashlight, and water purification tablets.
Hiking attire will vary slightly by season. In
the summer, its important to remember sunscreen,
sunglasses, a hat, and broken-in hiking boots. In
the winter, consider waterproof clothing, an
extra set of dry clothes, gloves, waterproof
boots, and traction devices.   
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Its one thing to remember to pack snacks and
water and another to remember to consistently
fuel and hydrate the body. Eat before, during,
and after hiking. Throughout the hike, snack
before hunger hits and drink before feeling
thirsty. Regardless of the season, food and water
provide necessary energy to keep going. Generally
speaking, it takes double the normal consumption
of calories to meet energy and electrolyte needs
to hike the Grand Canyon.
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Hiking is a strenuous physical activity that is
often perceived as easier than it actually is. A
trail should be chosen with consideration of
overall fitness level. Hiking should be at an
enjoyable pace where holding a conversation is
possible rather than breathing heavily and
straining. When planning a hike, remember it
takes twice as much time to hike up as it takes
to hike down.   
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Taking a break for ten minutes at least every
hour will help remove metabolic waste that
accumulates in leg muscles. Breaks are an ideal
time to fuel up with a snack, rehydrate, and take
a moment to enjoy the beautiful views of the
canyon. A common misconception is that breaks
slow down hiking time, but in reality, these
recharge moments provide the important boosts of
energy to keep hiking.
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The ideal season to visit is subjective since
there is variance on what constitutes an ideal
trip. The heaviest crowds visit during spring,
summer, and fall. The lightest crowds visit
during early spring and late fall. Generally,
October, November, and April have weather that is
as close to ideal as possible. It is wise to
check the weather forecast to best prepare for a
visit. 
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A selection of trails that cater to a range of
individuals includes Cliff Springs Trail (North
Rim) 1-mile round trip along the Walhalla
Plateau Cape Final Trail (North Rim) 6-mile round
trip that is partially flat and leads to a view
of the northern canyon and Juno Temple Widforss
Trail (North Rim) 10-mile round trip on what is
considered one of the nicest trails in the
park Bright Angel Trail (South Rim) 9.3-mile
course that descends 4,400 feet and is considered
the most popular trail at this rim
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The inner canyon does not have any maintained or
marked trails and is only recommended for
individuals in excellent physical condition.
Venturing down into the canyon requires studying
the route beforehand in order to make it easier
when navigating the way back up. The inner canyon
is not meant for children. 
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Scenic is the largest and most experienced aerial
tour operator in the world. Over 10 million
customers have visited the Grand Canyon and other
National Parks with Scenic Airlines. The tours
allow people from around the world to experience
the beauty of the Southwest. Scenic offers over
20 unique and customizable tours that range from
several hours long to overnight journeys.   Your
vacation begins now. To book your adventure,
visit http//www.scenic.com, or call (800)
634-6801.
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Sources

1. http//www.scenic.com/visitor-information/grand-ca
   nyon/national-park-activities-and-tours
2. http//www.scenic.com/visitor-information/grand-ca
   nyon/north-rim-activities-and-tours