Experience the Canyon.

September 11-15, 2025.
Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

Return with renewed clarity after an unforgettable 5-day expedition.

Your next expedition awaits.

Join us for the Rim to Rim journey.

Experience the history and astonishing beauty of the Grand Canyon on an epic route through the inner canyon. This is an area of intense extremes, from soaring cliffs to the boiling rapids of the Colorado River. Be ready for unforgettable views, stunning beauty, and a once-in-a-lifetime challenge.

This experience is perfect for intermediate to advanced hikers, and those with limited or no experience in desert environments.

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Explore the Route

After trip orientation, our 4-day journey follows the North Kaibab Trail down from the North Rim, and up the Bright Angel Trail to the South Rim. We’ll have overnights at Cottonwood, Bright Angel, and Havasupai Garden campgrounds. Each one is a lush paradise where we can rest and relax after our hike.

Sept

11

Day 1 - Orientation

Meet at the South Rim with the expert guides of Peak Praxis™ & 4 Points Guides for your pre-trip orientation. We'll discuss logistics, hand out gear, and prepare you for what to expect on the trail. Meals and lodging for this first day will be on your own.

Sept

12

Day 2 - Enter the Canyon

Shuttle from Flagstaff to our North Rim starting point is a 4 hour drive.

Distance: 7 miles
Elevation Loss: 4,100 feet

We begin our hike on the North Kaibab Trail, and our trip begins to descend immediately from our 8,000 foot elevation starting point. You immediately begin to appreciate the immense scale of the canyon as we hike along soaring cliffs, with epic vistas and ever-changing colors. One of our top views of the day will be Roaring Springs, an incredible waterfall flowing straight out from a rock wall along the trail. We’ll spend the first night of our journey at Cottonwood Campground.

Sept

13

Day 3 - Cottonwood to Bright Angel

Distance: 7 miles
Elevation Loss: 1,600 feet

On our 2nd day of hiking, we will descend into the Inner Canyon. We’ll pass by Ribbon Falls, the perfect day hike before continuing our route down to Bright Angel Campground. Situated near the famed Phantom Ranch and Bright Angel Creek, the camp sits alongside the Colorado River, providing plenty of opportunities to cool off in the clear waters.

Sept

14

Day 4 - Bright Angel to Havasupai Garden

Distance: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,500 feet

An adventurous hike is in store. After a hearty breakfast prepared by your guide, our group will begin the hike up towards the South Rim. After crossing the Colorado River, we'll take a short break at Pipe Creek Beach and follow Pipe Creek to Garden Creek. Garden Creek winds its way through incredible rock formations as we approach Havasupai Garden, a lush oasis and our campground for the night. We’ll take a side hike to have dinner and watch the sunset at Plateau Point, one of the most incredible vistas in the entire canyon!

Sept

15

Day 5 - Ascent to the South Rim

Distance: 4.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 3,000 feet

Your guide will help you start the day with breakfast and pack up before we hit the trail for our hike to the South Rim and Grand Canyon Village. This is the busiest trail in the canyon and has water and resthouses as we hike up and out. At the end of this trail, we’ll shuttle back to Flagstaff while you bask in the glow of completing this epic adventure!

Key Trip Information

Included:

A certified and highly experienced Peak Praxis™ / 4Points Grand Canyon Hiking Guide
All meals on trail
Permits and campsites for the duration of your experience in the Grand Canyon Backcountry
Shuttle Ride to or from the North Rim.

Not Included:

Gratuities: 15-20% gratuity recommended for guides.

Participant Requirements

Clients need to be physically capable of descending into and climbing out of the inner canyon, not once, but twice. This is a 10,000+ foot elevation change over 3-4 days. Be mindful of the intense summer heat within the canyon (temperatures can exceed 120°F). Additionally, ensure you can carry a 35-40 lb pack for the duration of your trip.

Group Sizes

Regular group size is 6 [including 1 guide]; Large group size is 11 [including 2 guides]. Large group sites can be challenging to secure during peak season [March to September].

Experience the Canyon.

September 11-15, 2025. Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

Your next expedition awaits.

Explore the Route

Day 1 - Orientation

Key Trip Information

September 11-15, 2025.
Grand Canyon National Park, AZ