Grand Canyon: Rim-to-Rim

The Rim-to-Rim is our most popular backpacking trip! Book your spot before it sells out or add your name to a waiting list.

Any trip into the canyon is awe-inspiring, but the uniqueness of this adventure is the opportunity to hike all the way across from one side to the other, experiencing the great diversity of each rim and everything in between!

Our journey begins at 8,000 feet above sea level in the cool forests of the north rim. Two full days will be spent descending to the bottom of the canyon along the North Kaibab Trail, followed by two days of climbing the world-famous Bright Angel Trail up to the south rim. Mesmerizing scenery awaits around every corner. Along the way, we will visit iconic sights such as Ribbon Falls, a spectacular waterfall that provides a refreshing oasis in the desert; Phantom Ranch, the historic and rustic resort at the bottom of the canyon; and Plateau Point, which offers one of the most spectacular vistas you can find in the canyon! These are just a few of the many highlights of this incredible adventure.

DATES

Important Note: Camping below the rim of the Grand Canyon requires a permit from the National Park Service. We will take care of all the details of applying for those permits, but understanding how the process works can be helpful when planning a trip. 

Permits are issued 4 months in advance. That means any trip you see on our calendar within the next 4 months has already been issued a permit. 

Trips that are 4 months or more in advance have not yet been issued a permit. You will find them listed as starting on the first day of the month, but that date is just a placeholder and will change once we have a confirmed permit. Due to the high demand for this trip, we encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your spot. We will let you know the confirmed dates as soon as a permit is issued. If our permit application is denied you will have an opportunity to switch to a different itinerary or receive a full refund of your deposit.

Rim-to-Rim trips are available September through November. For other months, please consider one of our many other routes in the Grand Canyon or Southern Utah.

Questions? Send us an email or give us a call at 928-251-3000.