Most of Our Thru Hikes have been a month or more (except for the Arctic Circle Trail). This page details some of our shorter hikes,
Tag: Grand Canyon

Hades Knoll and 150 Mile Canyon Loop
A 4-day loop hike down Hades Knoll Route and along the Esplanade in the Grand Canyon to 150 Mile Canyon: “it is a strange feeling to be worried about having enough water when it is pouring rain”.

Willow Canyon and Tuckup Loop
Water is always a challenge when hiking in the desert, especially in the western remote part of the Grand Canyon. Water dictates survival, comfort and fun, in that order.

Hayduke Trail Day 42: Polygamy Land and Very Deep Sand
Daily Neat Beat Day 42 Total Miles: 30.1 Cumulative Miles: 704.5 I am singing that old country song to myself “One step forward and two

Hayduke Trail Day 41: Home on the Range, Crossing to Zion
Daily Neat Beat Day 41 Total Miles: 11.5 Cumulative Miles: 674.4 “We are headed to Yellowstone”, Ray tells the guy in a white truck with

Hayduke Trail Day 39: Kanab Creek All Day
Daily Neat Beat Day 39 Total Miles: 13.2 Cumualtive Miles: 650.0 My feelings of dread and excitement are juxtaposed as I contemplate hiking up