Grand Canyon Hiking Tips for Beginners

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The Grand Canyon is one of the most iconic National Parks in the world, and the good news is that there’s a Grand Canyon hike for everyone. Whether you want to hike down to the bottom of the canyon, or whether a short flat hike along the rim away from the crowds is your thing, there’s a hike for you. In this guide to Grand Canyon hiking, I’ll give you my recommendations for the best hikes, some Grand Canyon hiking itineraries, and lots of Grand Canyon hiking and planning tips.
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[@georgedanilov8898]

Heading out below the rim for the first time (more then just 20 min stroll) in October Glad I found this video and your website! Thank you for taking your time to share your knowledge

[@kimberlyj4538]

Outstanding guidance. Many thanks.

[@danielgriffith3633]

Hiked it for 20 yrs- when you're about to step in, realize that's the best you're gonna feel for 2 weeks Lol

[@Hikingguy]

ha yea, it's all downhill until you go uphill....

[@dougm1711]

Very informative video. My wife and I are heading to the US from Australia in December 2023 and we’ll be staying at Maswik Lodge in the village, south rim for a couple of nights. Hoping the weather is kind and we can do Bright Angel trail 🤞🏻

[@douglohr3420]

Thanks for all the info. Great video

[@oddtoddodd]

Thank you, great stuff.

[@pollasyrole1]

Thank you for the tips and guidance.

[@colinbrown8740]

Great common sense advice. No sensationalism that some folk try to inject into their vlogs. Subscribed 👍

[@Hikingguy]

Thank you 🙏

[@Abbie725]

Thank you for being so informative and thorough !!! This video was super helpful.

[@Mrsbehavin59]

Excellent advise - thank you

[@tytraveling917]

Great video, thanks.

[@everberry51]

Thank you so so helpful!!

[@josenegrete5302]

great information. thank you

[@jas77450]

Great information.

[@anagingerkot1440]

I was planning our road trip and came across your channel. Thank you for so much useful information! Cannot wait to try out some of your recommended hikes!🥾😎

[@kildare160]

Thank you for the very useful video and your advice on the trail hikes...im visiting the grand canyon for the first time in September...the bright angel trail seems to be the one i would like to hike ...great video

[@mtkk22]

Great tips!

[@janaburritt6939]

April was when we did it long ago. A lot cooler below. Snow on the top. Stayed in a 1964 Chevy truck with a 1972 overhead camper. Took back packs with lots of extra water, food and room for extra clothing. Had lunch with some nice ravens on the river overlook. My sister and her best friend went down to the river. Bright Angel trail❤️. Loved the mules and donkeys

[@halabujioutdoors]

Thanks for informative tips and advices. Your 360 videos are something else. Happy trails!

[@Hikingguy]

Thank you! Yea, the 360 videos are so cool. Glad that I'm able to access that tech, think it's helpful.

[@getouttheretoursandtravel]

This is super informative and useful. Thanks!

[@Hikingguy]

Music to my ears, thank you! 👍👍

[@TheCompaPepe]

I have been living in Arizona all my life (I'm 22). This Saturday is the first time that my fiancee, daughter, sister and I will be going to see it. Thank you for the info!

[@Hikingguy]

Awesome, have a blast, it's awe-inspiring!

[@TheCompaPepe]

@@Hikingguy We came back yesterday evening and it was breath-taking!

[@patriciaterstenyak3303]

Thank you for being so informative and helpful, most importantly I appreciate your delivery and being kind to beginners!

[@Hikingguy]

Thank you!

[@dgu2]

Thank you, great tips!

[@Hikingguy]

You bet! 👍👍

[@suelittle1561]

Thank you for making all of these extremely informative videos of various hikes. They are really helping me plan some of my hikes for an upcoming visit to the Grand Canyon South Rim.

[@Hikingguy]

Man, so great to hear that, thank you and glad the guides have come in handy. You'll love the Grand Canyon, glad you have it on your list. Any questions, just post them here and I'll do my best to answer them. 👍👍👍

[@FATL0L0]

The last two switch backs going up bright angle suck after being on your feet for 19 hours and doing a triple rimer!!!

[@gmed2]

Very helpful! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@Hikingguy]

Glad it was helpful! 👍

[@Vincent-fo7xp]

Very helpful video I'm going there in September for 5 days

[@shameldiesel]

Great video with great beginners' tips. Thanks!

[@Hikingguy]

Thank ya, glad it was helpful!

[@manmenboy]

Great video

[@len10100]

Good day! Thank you so much! So glad I came across this video! Was thinking of doing the Kaibab trial but I’m thinking of taking your advice and doing the beginner one to appreciate the views! Not an intermediate hiker but I am a long distance runner so I hope it won’t be too bad. Thank you for all the tips!

[@Hikingguy]

Thank you and it's tough find a bad trail at the Grand Canyon, have fun!

[@juliangarcia3857]

thank you for this informative video

[@Hikingguy]

You're welcome, glad it was helpful!

[@landrews7280]

Thanks, your Grand Canyon videos have been outstanding, and a great source of information! Didn't realize the general store rented equipment.

[@Hikingguy]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful. And yea, the store is great for a NP. I bought micro-spikes there years ago and it saved my butt. Great for fuel and last minute gear.

[@Hikingguy]

@Mark Sturdivant I did that same hike years ago... was so wiped at the end of the day.. drank one beer and passed out...

[@idodoodle]

I watched many of your videos to prep for my trip to Yosemite and it was without a doubt one of the most breathtaking, astonishing experiences of my life. I had everything planned down to a tee and I owe a large part of that to you! I think our next stop is the Grand Canyon? Wherever we do end up-- I know I'll be looking up your videos!

[@Hikingguy]

That's awesome, thank you 🙏 - What park after the Grand Canyon? I'm going to hit up some more NPs this year...

[@MarcusHarcusUSA]

Thank you!

[@Hikingguy]

👍👍👍

[@X_explorer]

Cool movie!

[@ivi122]

I am planning to go to the Grand Canyon for first time next week and I’m a bit nervous about it. In taking my 18 year old son with me. I’m more nervous about the altitude. This video is amazing. Thank you so much for the detailed explanation and all the information. I’m going to check out your other videos 💕

[@Hikingguy]

Have fun!

[@mariedetlefs8505]

My husband and I completed a Rim-River-Rim (South Kaibab down, Bright Angel up) hike in a day on 9/22/2023. We had watched your videos many times and your tips were invaluable. We did okay, it wasn’t pretty, but we made it and we’re still alive, we’re in our 60’s. I didn’t expect the hike down to be so difficult. I used trekking poles and purchased the shoes you recommended, Hoka. I’ve never had knee issues and had trained a lot. My right knee was swollen and in pain halfway down the trail which made for a very slow climb up. My backpack may have been too heavy, in retrospect. It was windy and cold starting out and I didn’t drink, eat, or use electrolytes effectively. We had a long rest at Phantom Ranch. Do you have any advice or tips for hiking downhill more efficiently? Thanks again for all you do! We love your channel.

[@Hikingguy]

Glad to hear that at least you got to experience it and made it out safely. I've found that if I do weight training with my legs, the muscles seem to work better to absorb shock and there is less dependence on my joints and tendons. Worth mentioning in my next video here I think, thanks for sharing that.

[@mariedetlefs8505]

@@Hikingguy the hike was beyond gorgeous, breathtaking views. You were there with us. Thank you!

[@davidpena9698]

Grand Canyon history

[@herbbastin7966]

When trails are icy and we want to do small sections of Rim trail, South Kaibob, or Bright Angel, are cleats sufficient, or spikes? Bright Angel is closed currently 1/2 mile down I believe, but we can do the top I think. Headed there on 2/13/2024, a couple days after significant snowfall. Thanks - your videos are awesome!

[@Hikingguy]

I've been there when the trails are covered with ice and spikes were needed and were sufficient. I would only do Kaibab though, trails like Grandview are crazy steep in good conditions, pretty scary even with spikes in the ice and snow.

[@EricB03]

So beautiful. Do you use a drone for the footage that follows you?

[@Hikingguy]

👍👍👍

[@mjmjmj28]

Thank you, this was so helpful! Do you have an app yet?

[@Hikingguy]

No app but you can save or print my web pages

[@mjmjmj28]

@@Hikingguy that's what I've been doing thanks!!! ♥️🙌🏼

[@edwardricciardelli1468]

We are planning a mid May sk trail to cottonwood day 1. Day 2 and 3 are easier with hike out from bright angel camp to south rim. Fkatlanders but training hard. Doable??? Suggestions?? Thanjs

[@Hikingguy]

you should be fine, plenty of time

[@steveragan3945]

Hi Cris. Since the Ribbon Falls bridge is out, is there any access to the falls from North Kaibab trail?

[@Hikingguy]

I don't believe so and I have seen the park service showing the falls as closed. Guessing they don't want people getting into trouble in the crossing when it's swollen in spring.

[@steveragan3945]

Thanks for quick reply....you confirmed what I suspected. I think they've only recently let the contract for the new bridge which I believe will be unpainted steel.....no wood. My guess is new bridge won't be completed until 2025 or 26.

[@Hikingguy]

@@steveragan3945 yea will probably be longer than expected - could also be airlifted in as well

[@steveragan3945]

Yeah....one of the local papers said it would be "assembled" in sections (i.e. welded up and not bolted together) and air lifted in.

[@juliangarcia3857]

is there a bathroom on any of the trails

[@Hikingguy]

For some, yes. If you read my individual trail guides I mention them.

[@VivianInTheOC]

What are the best months to do the Rim to Rim trail?

[@Hikingguy]

Check this out > hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/grand-canyon-hikes/rim-to-rim-grand-canyon-hike-guide/

[@evenaicantfigurethisout]

Which has better views, SK or BA? I hear BA views are blocked at the beginning?

[@Hikingguy]

SK for me

[@user-hx6ef9bt2m]

what season is the best for hiking into the Grand Canyon?

[@Hikingguy]

Spring is great

[@drouleau]

Question (not really a dayhike question lol) - overnight, on average, what is the temp difference between Bright Angel campground and say, the south rim? For example, if it's 20 degrees at the south rim, would it be just as cold, colder, or warmer overnight at the campground?

[@Hikingguy]

As you descend into the canyon, the temperature rises about 5.5F (about 3C) for every 1,000 feet (305m) that you go down. But nights it gets cold since it's the desert. And the weather at the bottom can be different than the South Rim. Your best bet is to take a look at the lows for Phantom Ranch to get an idea of how cold it will be > forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=fgz&smap=1&textField1=36.1050&textField2=-112.0940#.YZUh1S-B2gQ

[@richardchorley1593]

Scared of The Edge ? I always thought he looked daft as a brush

[@Hikingguy]

be scared of the Bono...

[@joncraigue8436]

I have a tip for you - take the number of posted miles and double it (at least)

[@Hikingguy]

not following

[@joncraigue8436]

@@Hikingguy sorry, it’s an old rule of thumb about hiking in the Grand Canyon- I went with a geology class in 76, down the hermit trail to the river one day and back up to the parking lot at the s rim the next day…

[@joncraigue8436]

The idea being that you could consider a hike in the Grand Canyon to be twice the miles of anywhere else ;)

[@Hikingguy]

@@joncraigue8436 ahh got it - yea many people underestimate hikes because it's downhill first and then a climb back out - as they say "hiking down is optional, hiking back up is mandatory"

[@Amy-qo2uq]

Hi! I’m planning my trip for next year, however, I am HIGHLY allergic to mules 🥲. How often do you come across them on the hike? Once or twice? Thanks great video

[@Hikingguy]

What a bummer - well, it's totally random unless you go at night unfortunately. You might want to call the rangers office and see if there are any periods when they can guarantee that no mules will be out there.

[@sisterluke]

Each trail should have a schedule for when the mules are riding down. Check the website or app for those times.