Marble Canyon, Arizona

Hiking Grand Canyon: An Incredible Experience

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3/28/2010

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Number: 6113RJ

Duration: 6 nights

Theme: Outdoor Adventures: Walking/Hiking; National Parks

Meals: 17 total, 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners

Activity Level: 6
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Itinerary: Marble Canyon, AZ 4 nights; Grand Canyon - South Rim 2 nights

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From its beginning to its heart, discover the many and varied hiking opportunities of this grandest of canyons. In Marble Canyon, the start of the Grand Canyon, escape the crowds and hike seldom visited wilderness trails and see why many call this area the geologic �Center of the Universe.� Set at the base of the towering Vermilion Cliffs, Marble Canyon is a hiker�s paradise of red rock canyons, mesas and buttes steeped in colorful history. Hike and explore the mighty Colorado River from Lee�s Ferry to the twisting convoluted shapes of beautiful Cathedral Wash. Mid-week, travel along the Echo Cliffs en route to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Hikes will include the famous South Kaibab trail with jaw-dropping views around every corner of the inner gorge, Vishnu Temple, Wotan�s Throne, and many others monuments. Trained naturalist guides will share their knowledge of the canyon and interpret the many facets of the canyon�s geologic, natural and human histories in the field.

Challenging and fun hikes of 3-6 miles daily on maintained and unmaintained trails over uneven terrain requiring agility and balance. Be prepared for some rock scrambling. Some sustained uphills; elevation changes up to 1,200 feet. Hiking elevations from 1,500 to 7,000 feet.

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

Itinerary

Arrival Marble Canyon, 4 nights; van to Grand Canyon National Park, 2 nights. Best air destination is Phoenix (260 miles from Marble Canyon); alternate one: Las Vegas (260 miles). Independent arrivals to Marble Canyon Lodge. Commercial shuttles are available from Phoenix to Flagstaff and then Exploritas shuttle van available from Flagstaff to Marble Canyon.

Marble Canyon

Embraced in the Grand Canyon National Park, Marble Canyon sits between the north rim and the south rim of the park. A fly-fishing destination, Marble Canyon has a history stretching back 10,500 years when the first evidence of humans appeared in the area. Indian tribes have been living in the region continuously for the past 4,000 years.

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