Grandview Trail Private Tour
Day Hike Tours
1 Day 3-7MI / 5-8KM
Trip Highlights
Grand Canyon hike begins on a narrow trail with dizzying drop-offs (not a good choice for children or in winter.) We descend down through steep switchbacks with the Grand Canyon laid out in front of us like a painting on a monstrously large canvas. The Colorado River can be seen winding its way west in the distance, and the East Entrance Watchtower is visible on the rim 50 miles away. We continue down through pine, juniper and oak forests to a saddle that gives us a wonderful rest spot with views into the adjacent side canyon. Our trail begins a long traverse across a broad slope and eventually pops us out at Horseshoe Mesa, where Pete Berry’s cabin is still standing and the relics of his Last Chance Silver Mine are visible today. With very ambitious groups, we can hike to the edge of the Mesa for stunning views. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch, take some amazing photos, and turn back to make our way back to the South Rim!
(Important: We run hikes in almost all weather conditions and very rarely cancel. See our terms and conditions for information on cancellations and refunds.)
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Quiet Trail with Solitude
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Mining & Cultural History
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BIG Canyon Views
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Horseshoe Mesa
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See Colorado River in Distance
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Top-shelf Backpack & Trekking Poles
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Tasty Trail Snacks & Picnic Lunch
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Trip Details
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Trip Type
Day Hike Tours -
Trip Length
1 Day -
Daily Hiking Distance
Up to 7 mi -
Group Size
1-9 Guests
Is This Trip Right For me?
This hike is on a maintained but rugged trail with moderate distance and significant elevation gain and loss. Grandview trail has a few steps that require getting very close to the edge of a drop off, however the vast majority of the trail would be considered a moderate amount of heights exposure. Most groups hike 3-5 miles round trip, which is Level 2. If we go all the way to Horseshoe Mesa (7 miles round trip) this hike is Level 3 difficulty.
Difficulty Level
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Solitude Level
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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
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:
- 5 and older to join private tours, with final approval on a case by case basis
Weather in the Grand Canyon
The weather in the Grand Canyon varies tremendously from the rim to the canyon floor, with as much as a 30 degree Fahrenheit difference. For this reason, the Canyon is truly a year-round hiking destination. To be fully prepared, please follow the recommended clothing list closely (this list comes as part of your trip packet when you register). Read below for average high and low temperatures at the South Rim and the Canyon bottom:
Average Temperatures (Fahrenheit)
| Month | South Rim | Canyon Bottom | ||
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| hi | low | hi | low | |
| Dec-Feb | 41° | 18° | 60° | 38° |
| March | 51° | 25° | 71° | 48° |
| April | 60° | 32° | 82° | 56° |
| May | 70° | 39° | 92° | 63° |
| Jun-Aug | 82° | 53° | 108° | 75° |
| September | 76° | 47° | 97° | 69° |
| October | 65° | 36° | 84° | 58° |
| November | 52° | 27° | 68° | 46° |
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John L
2 years agoGreatest Experience
Had the greatest experience on a day hike in the Grand Canyon with Wildland Trekking. I chose a very hard route and wanted a tough day out and my guide was terrific taught me a lot about the history and ecology of the canyon and lunch on the trail was fantastic. I’ll be back.
Dottie A
2 years agoI loved it all
I loved the hike and the guide. Great information and very helpful I will do another hike with them for sure!
Christine C
3 years agoFantastic!
Our guide was fantastic, so knowledgeable, friendly, and especially supportive when the hike got intense. Many thanks to Stephen Charbono, the best guide around, and the Wildland Trekking tram!!!
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