Hydros Adventures    

Guided Grand Canyon Backpacking

Hydros Adventures provides fully guided hiking and backpacking adventures to Havasu Falls and Grand Canyon National Park, with each trip being led by a professional backcountry guide. Our guides have medical training, an intimate knowledge of all aspects of the Grand Canyon, and a passion for what they do. All necessary gear, backcountry permits, and meals are included in your trip.

While there are several fun day hikes, the best way to experience all the canyon has to offer is through a backpacking trip. Whether you visit Havasu Falls, Indian Gardens, Bright Angel Loop, Horshoe Mesa, Rim to Rim, or the New Hance Loop, you'll be left memories that will last a lifetime!

There are many different reasons people choose a guided backpacking or hiking trip when they come to the Grand Canyon. Your guide is a safety net to make you feel comfortable in a beautiful, but sometimes harsh and rugged landscape. A guided hike takes away the hassles of the complex logistics of planning a Grand Canyon Adventure. Your guides will set up camp, carry food and extra gear, prepare your meals, and even wash the dishes!

The best reason to do a guided trip however, is the benefit of a Grand Canyon education. A knowledgeable Grand Canyon guide provides a totally different Grand Canyon experience. Without someone who has intimate knowledge of the Canyon, you're just hiking in the dark!

Havasu Falls
There can be no question that Havasu Canyon is one of the most amazing destinations on earth. "Havasupai" means "people of the blue-green water," and it is their sacred home that we will be visiting on our journey. This adventure begins at Hualapai Hilltop, following a 10 mile trail through beautiful red rock canyons to our awe-inspiring camp below the Falls. En route to our destination we will pass through towering cliffs, by ancient pictographs, and across pristine streams to Supai Village- the only place still inhabited by native people in the Grand Canyon.........Read more on Havasu Falls

Bright Angel Loop
This is the classic Grand Canyon backpacking adventure. Starting on the South Kaibab, you will descend through 1.7 billion years of geologic history on a trail built for its expansive vistas. Using a suspension bridge to cross the Colorado River, you'll make your way to the Bright Angel Campground. After a night under the stars, your hike will take you along the Colorado River, before climbing the Bright Angel Trail to Indian Gardens. Ancient ruins, a sunset dinner at Plateau Point, and camping in a beautiful grove of ...Read more on the Bright Angel Loop

Rim to Rim
From the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, you'll peer towards a destination that seems lifetimes away. After 24 miles of awe-inspiring views, your arrival at the South Rim will evoke a sense of satisfaction rarely experienced in one's lifetime as you turn back to see where you started your journey four days earlier. From alpine meadows and the Colorado River, to Ribbon Falls and Plateau Point, this hike lets you experience as much of the Grand Canyon as possible in one trek. On this backpacking adventure...Read more on the Rim to Rim

Indian Gardens
If you want to relax on your backpacking vacation, and still make it to the Colorado River, this is the hike for you. A more laid-back Grand Canyon adventure, Indian Gardens is great for first time Canyon hikers and families. Don't worry though - all the beauty and excitement of the Canyon are still at your fingertips. Hiking down the Bright Angel Trail in the footsteps of ancestral Puebloans, you'll make your way to camp at Indian Gardens, where you'll have time to rest or explore ruins close by. After a relaxing afternoon, your guide will take you to Plateau Point for a sunset dinner at one of the most amazing.................Read more on Indian Gardens

Horseshoe Mesa
Awesome panoramas, hidden caves and pristine streams are all part of the experience of the Horseshoe Mesa area. The gateway to Horseshoe Mesa is the aptly named Grandview Trail. This short but rugged route was developed for the Last Chance Mine when copper was discoverd here in 1890. Once you’ve reached base camp at the mesa, opportunity abounds: Hance Creek, Cottonwood Creek, off-trail routes to the river, Cave of the Domes and abandoned mines are all at your fingertips. Whether you're looking for a short one night Grand Canyon adventure...Read more on Horseshoe Mesa

New Hance Loop
This advanced trek is one of the South Rim’s most challenging hikes. A steep descent down a trail rich with history will evoke your appreciation for Grand Canyon pioneers like John Hance. The end of this feeble road brings you to Hance Rapids, one of the Canyon’s most difficult, and an amazing opportunity to see the power of the hand that carved this Grand Canyon. After a night on the beach, you’ll leave the mighty Colorado River and head to Hance Creek. Perched below the redwall cliffs of Horseshoe Mesa, this quiet perennial stream..............Read more on the New Hance Loop