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Grand Canyon National Park

Explore the grand canyon safely with our expert guides, avoiding potential hazards and ensuring you're well-prepared with the right gear and permits. Our guides also offer fascinating insights about the canyon’s geology, wildlife, and history, making the journey more meaningful. Our goal is to take the stress out of planning so you can fully immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Grand Canyon.

day hikes family-hiking. The desert hiking company is family friendly and guides hike to accommodate people of all abilities from beginner to advanced. this was taken during a south kaibab sunset tour. Grand Canyon National Park is home to extreme weather patterns which make any hike a spectacular one.

Day Hike Trips

South Kaibab Sunset Hike

4 hours
3 miles round trip

Experience sunset along the South Kaibab Trail, descending 2,200 feet into the Grand Canyon with expert guidance and opportunities to see desert wildlife.  This is a truly one of a kind experience offering a unique and unforgettable adventure below the rim.

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Day Hikes Home South Kaibab trail looking at o'neil butte in Grand Canyon. Two desert hikers led by a Desert Hiking Company guide. north rim in the background

South Kaibab Trail Day Hike

6 hours
3 – 6 miles depending on stopping point

Experience a moderately strenuous hike on the historic South Kaibab Trail, descending 2,200 feet into the Grand Canyon with expert guidance and opportunities to see desert wildlife.  This is a truly one of a kind experience offering a unique and unforgettable adventure below the rim.

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Day Hikes Home On the Bright Angel Trail below Havasupai Gardens with a blue sky above and Mather Point and O'neil butte and skeleton point off the south kaibab trail in the background. Two nights at the Havasupai garden campground is one of the most popular trips to take with Desert Hiking Company.

Bright Angel Trail Day Hike

6 hours
Approximately 3-6 miles round trip

Hike the historic Bright Angel Trail, once traveled by Native Americans, following the Bright Angel Fault. This accessible path descends into the Grand Canyon with two turnaround options—3 or 6 miles round trip—ideal for families or anyone seeking water, restrooms, and shaded rest areas along the way.

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day hikes Grandview Grand Canyon Backpacking Desert Hiking Company Sunset in Arizona at Grand Canyon National Park off Horseshoe Mesa this trip is offered as a three night backpacking tour with The Desert Hiking Company. Guided adventures for reflection and connection to nature. Grandview trail on the south rim

Grand View Trail Day Hike to Horseshoe Mesa

8 hours
Approximately 6 miles round trip

The Grandview Trail Day Hike, a Desert Hiking Company favorite, leads you along a historic path once used by Native Americans and rebuilt by miner Pete Berry in 1892. This challenging hike offers steep switchbacks, stunning views, and the remains of Berry’s Last Chance Copper Mine at Horseshoe Mesa. Perfect for adventurers, it combines ancient trails, Inner Canyon beauty, and a relaxing picnic amid breathtaking scenery.

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day hikes tanner trail sunset in Grand Canyon National park. The palisades of the desert are illuminated in the beautiful Arizona sun as it sets over the Colorado River. The Escalante route starts here and the most amazing rocks in the Grand Canyon the super group rocks are on display here. buttes mesas and temples

Tanner Trail Day Hike to Redwall Overlook

8 hours
Approximately 8 miles round trip

For a true Grand Canyon adventure, this is the hike for you. Enhanced by Seth Tanner in the 1880s and once part of the Horse-thief Trail, it takes you through steep paths and striking limestone and sandstone formations. Our most challenging day hike, the Tanner Trail descends 2-3 miles and is known for its difficulty among seasoned hikers. Get ready for an exhilarating journey with unforgettable views!

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day hikes a desert hiker making his way down the hermit trail in Grand Canyon national park on a guided backpacking trip with the desert hiking company. three nights in hermit creek hiking through the supai formation in the rocks and Paleozoic strata of the Colorado plateau

Hermit Trail to Dripping Springs

8 hours
7 miles round trip

The Hermit Trail Day Hike to Dripping Springs offers a blend of history, challenge, and natural beauty. Starting on a historic trail originally constructed in the early 1900s for tourists visiting Hermit Camp, this hike leads you through a rugged and less-traveled route in the Grand Canyon. 

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day hikes The famous Cathedral Rock in Sedona Arizona at sunset with oak creek flowing through makes this postcard image an incredible swimming hole in summer time. Cathedral Rock is the most photographed image in Arizona. green trees red rocks blue skies

Sedona Magic Red Rock Loop

6 hours
8 miles round trip

The Hangover Loop Day Hike in Sedona offered by The Desert Hiking Company is an exhilarating and scenic adventure designed for those seeking a unique combination of challenge and breathtaking views. This roughly 8-mile loop takes hikers through a diverse landscape that showcases Sedona’s iconic red rock formations, panoramic vistas, and narrow ridge-line paths.

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