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Outdoor Adventures: Walking/Hiking
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Start Date:
2/28/2010 - 3/5/2010
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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona


Grand Canyon: Hiking Along and Below the South Rim

Prices for this date starting at: $774 per person

Date selected:


2/28/2010


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Number: 6112RJ

Duration: 5 nights

Theme: Outdoor Adventures: Walking/Hiking; National Parks

Meals: 14 total, 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners

Activity Level: 5
(see description)

Itinerary: Grand Canyon - South Rim 5 nights


Hike beneath towering ponderosa pines, through fragrant stands of pinyon-juniper and step your way around yucca and agave as you venture along and below the rim experiencing the wonder that is Grand Canyon. From your hike along the rim at Hopi Pt. in the west to the Desert View descent of the Palisades in the east, to Cedar Ridge or Skeleton Point on the fabled South Kaibab Trail below, you will see more of the canyon than you ever imagined. Naturalist guides provide insight to the canyon's epic geologic story and natural and human histories making this a week to remember. National Park Service evening ranger programs will be offered. Drink in the essence of this natural wonder by learning about the canyon while immersed in its grandeur.



Daily moderate hikes of 3-6 miles on uneven terrain. One day's hike on a remote rocky route to a stunning view from the Canyon's east rim. Maximum elevation change 1,200'. Build up to more strenuous and challenging hikes by week's end.



Program in association with Northern Arizona University, offering educational Southwestern adventures for over 25 years.



The elevation of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is 7,000’.



Grand Canyon National Park

Within the borders of its 1.2 million acres, this World Heritage Site offers bikers, hikers, rafters and campers everything from breathtaking vistas to high adventure. Its 277 miles of raw rock and water continue to amaze generations of visitors.




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Back to Back Adventures
Choose a nearby learning adventure to add before or after this program:

Utah:
Zion National Park: Hike Tranquil Trails to Distinct Discoveries!
2/22/2010 - 2/27/2010
apx. 119 miles from program

Arizona:
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2/23/2010 - 2/28/2010
apx. 106 miles from program

Utah:
Canyoneering Zion National Park and Red Rock Wonderland: The Place to Rock Climb, Rappel and Explore
3/8/2010 - 3/13/2010
apx. 119 miles from program

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