Ranger led day hikes

South Rim: Ranger led day hikes and walks take place along the Rim Trail year round. During the summer months an additional 3-mile round trip day hike into the canyon is also offered. Check out the Ranger Program pages in The Guide (park newspaper handed out at the entrance station) for schedules.

North Rim: Ranger led nature walks take place between mid-May and mid-October. Check out the Ranger Program pages in The Guide (park newspaper handed out at the entrance station) for schedules.

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Grand Canyon Field Institute

If you would like to join a guided hiking and/or camping trip that is educational in nature, consider the Grand Canyon Field Institute (GCFI). GCFI works in close association with the National Park Service to provide multi-day learning events that complement the park's own interpretive programming. GCFI is the educational arm of the Grand Canyon Association, a non-profit organization established in 1932 to support education, research, and other programs for the benefit of Grand Canyon National Park and its visitors.

Grand Canyon Field Institute
2012 Schedule of Classes
(777 kb PDF File)
Topics include geology, ecology, history, archaeology, photography, and more. The Grand Canyon Field Institute offers guided educational tours at Grand Canyon National Park led by expert instructors while backpacking, camping, hiking, and whitewater rafting.

Learning & Lodging
The Grand Canyon Field Institute (GCA) and Xanterra South Rim, LLC offer fun and informative Learning & Lodging Programs that combine lodging, meals, and two days in the field with an instructor.

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Backpacking Guide Services

A wide range of options exist for guided hiking at Grand Canyon National Park. Download the site bulletin below for a list of companies authorized to guide overnight hikes within the park. Please contact the companies directly regarding cost and services provided.

• Guided Backpacking Trips (170kb PDF file)