Tanner Trail Private Hike
Day Hike Tours
1 Day 4-6MI / 6-11KM
Trip Highlights
Looking for a more adventurous Grand Canyon hike? This prehistoric trail was improved by Seth Tanner in the 1880s to reach mining claims and was at one time part of the Horse-thief Trail. We will walk this steep trail through limestone and sandstone formations. If adventure-in-a-day is what you’re after, join us for this one!
This is our most serious day hike. We descend 2-3 miles down the Tanner Trail, which is known by avid Grand Canyon hikers as one of the more serious trails on the South Rim. Be ready to challenge yourself on an exciting hike and soak up quintessential Grand Canyon views!
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Remote, Rugged Trail
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Challenging & Invigorating Hike
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Spectacular Views
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Top-shelf Backpack & Trekking Poles
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Mind-blowing Geologic History
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Tasty Trail Snacks & Picnic Lunch
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Trip Details
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Trip Type
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Trip Length
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Daily Hiking Distance
4-6 mi -
Group Size
1-9 Guests
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Is This Trip Right For me?
This hike is on a rugged trail (it is our most rugged day hike) and has significant elevation gain and loss, but has moderate distance, backpack weight and exposure. It is between a Level 2 and 3 difficulty, tending slightly more toward Level 3.
Difficulty Level
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Trip Dates
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Rates
- 1 person: $550
- 2 people: $290 per person
- 3 people: $260 per person
- 4-5 people: $215 per person
- 6-9 people: $190 per person
- 10 and younger: $135 per person
Private day hike tours are only open to your party.
*Prices do not include gratuity for your guide
What's Included
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Trained hiking guide(s) with years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. See Guide Bios.
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A commitment to make the tour as exciting, challenging, informative, and full as you'd like, and as is possible in a day
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Trail snacks and a picnic lunch
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Use of a top of the line, technical day pack
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Use of trekking poles
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Use of crampons in the winter
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Mandatory 5% national park fee that passes through directly to Grand Canyon
What's Not Included
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Clothing and personal items -
Water (3 liters capacity)
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Transportation to the trailhead
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Guide gratuity (industry recommendation is 10-20% of trip cost)
Trip Logistics & FAQs
Where Do We Meet?
You will rendezvous with your guide outside The Grand Canyon Association Park Store at the Visitor Center at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. You will then follow your guide in your own vehicle to the trailhead. NPS shuttles are not available to the Tanner Trail.
Start Times
- October 1 to March 31: 8am
- April and September: 7am
- May and August: 6am
- June and July: 5am
Safety Precautions
Your safety is our top priority. Our hiking tours are led by professional hiking guides, all of whom are wilderness-certified first responders or EMT’s, each with years of guiding and wilderness experience. Guides adhere to standardized risk management protocols in case of any potential or actual incident, and all tours carry an emergency communication device and comprehensive first-aid kit. Additionally we have a “24/7” system through which guides or guests can reach Wildland support personnel at any time.
If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) for more information.
Age Restrictions
Age restrictions on this trip are as follows:
- 8 and older to join private tours, with final approval on a case by case basis
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Bridget S
12 months agoAwesome!!
We were lucky to have Tiffany lead us on a tremendous day hike at the Grand Canyon. Her depth of experience and sunny personality made the day memorable, fun, awesome!!
Nick H
1 year agoGenuinely brilliant.
Every step, from booking to completing our hike, was genuinely brilliant. Our guide, Catherine, was delightful company as well as a thoughtful and knowledgable instructor on all things Grand Canyon, as well tips on the best places to visit nearby.
Jennifer V
2 years agoGreat challenging hike
Stephen was great and not only kept 2 adults entertained and engaged but also connected with our 15 year old daughter. The hike was challenging as we are from Florida and the elevation was tough, but he was patient and encouraging which was very pleasant
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