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Grand canyon Cay Hikes
Grand Canyon National Park
South Rim of the Grand Canyon
Overview: If you want a Grand Canyon experience without jumping through permit hoops for overnight camping, or taking on a rim-river-rim gutbuster, here's two of my favorite day hikes.
The first quickie begins near Yaki Point, east of Grand Canyon Village, where the South Kaibab Trail cuts through billions of years of geology in just two miles to Cedar Ridge, a great picnic spot with tables, privies, and phenomenal views. You'll burn some calories on the two-hour hike back to the rim.
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No. 2 is the venerable Hermit Trail, which switchbacks 1,500 feet through three rock layers to the Waldron Trail Junction, bear right until the Dripping Springs junction, go right again. A few minutes later, you are at the edge of the Supai Formation, and just moments later you arrive at Maria Springs. You're halfway. Eat a snack and take in God's rock garden, then mark time enjoying the two-mile hike back to the rim.
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The Drive: I-17 north to Flagstaff, then 80 miles north on 180 to the Grand Canyon.
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Park Fees: Yes, call for current fees.
Permits: There is no fee for day hikes, however overnight backpacking below the rim requires a permit, which is $20, and $4 per person per night (Call fee may change without notice).
Camping: At Mather Campground, near Grand Canyon Village, with tent & RV camping (no hookups), (call for fee information) reservations are recommended, 1-800-365-2267.
Outside the park, the nearest campground is Ten-X, south of Tusayan, call for current camping fees.
Contacts
Grand Canyon National Park: 928-638-7888
www.nps.gov/grca
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