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Guided Grand Canyon Day Hikes

Hydros Adventures provides fully guided day hikes in 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, permits, and a picnic lunch are included in your trip.

There are several excellent hikes you can do in a day, including South Kaibab to Cedar Ridge, Hermit Trail to Dripping Springs and Bright Angel to Two-Mile Corner. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions to find out what you need to bring, when to visit and more.

There are many different reasons people choose a guided day hike 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 Grand Canyon hike takes away the hassles of planning, and has a gourmet lunch ready for you on the trail. With a knowledgeable guide, you're sure not to miss those little things that make a trip below the Rim special.

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

South Kaibab to Cedar Ridge

Built by the National Park Service for its expansive vistas, the South Kaibab Trail is Hydros Adventure's top pick for a Grand Canyon day hike. Sightings of California Condors, 1.7 billion years of geologic history, and the elusive Grand Canyon mule are all part of the day. If this is your first South Rim hike, the Kaibab Trail will reveal images of the Grand Canyon engrained in your psyche since childhood.

• Round-trip distance: 3 mi/4.8 km
• Elevation change: 1140 ft/341 m
• Difficulty: 5 on scale of 1 to 10

Hermit Trail to Dripping Springs

If you're looking for a longer hike away from the canyon crowds, this is a great trail. Once the hub of inner canyon travel, this now quiet historic trail leads you by fossil beds and archeological sites to the small riparian oasis of Dripping Springs. Come with Hydros to a different side of the Grand Canyon.

• Round-trip Distance: 7 mi/11 km
• Elevation change: 1700 ft/519 m
• Difficulty: 6 on a scale of 1 to 10

Bright Angel to Two-Mile Corner

The best known Grand Canyon Trail, the BA is a great option for those of you who are looking for an easier, more social trail. Used by ancestral Puebloans, miners and modern day hikers, this is a trail with history. Ancient pictographs and awesome views are some of the highlights of this Grand Canyon classic.

• Round-trip distance: 4 mi/6 km
• Elevation change: 1531 ft/465 m
• Difficulty: 4 on a scale of 1 to 10

Trip FAQ's

What qualifications will my guide have?

All guides have a vast knowledge of all aspects of the Grand Canyon, Medical Training, and a passion for what they do.

Age and physical fitness depend on both the trip, and the individual going on the trip. Even within a specific destination, trip length, time of year, weather, and means of transportation have a large impact. We have many different options, and can find an adventure that's safe and enjoyable for you and your group.

Pit toilets/spring water on some trails.

Spring and Fall

How soon should I book my trip?
Although trips can be booked at any time from two days to two years in advance, at least five months' notice is advised.

Groups of 3 or more only, unless we can add you to an existing trip.

Click on our checklist to see what you need to bring.

$175

-Knowledgeable, Medically Trained Guide

-Day Pack and Trekking Poles

-Picnic Lunch

-An Unforgettable Experience

Booking/Cancellation Policies
50% of the total trip cost is due upon booking.

The entire cost of the trip is due 45 days before the trip start date.

Deposits are non-refundable. Full credit will be available for one year from the date of the cancelled trip.
Gratuity for your guides is not included, but is greatly appreciated

*While no revisions of itinerary are anticipated, Hydros Adventures LLC reserves the right to cancel or change any tour schedules or prices, to substitute stops or attractions, and to substitute or lease equipment as necessary. We also reserve the right to require a minimum number of passengers to operate any tour. Hydros Adventures LLC is not liable for any closures due to weather, NPS and tribal regulations, or otherwise. For certain attractions, activities, lodging,and transportation options included in their tours, Hydros Adventures LLC acts as an agent and shall not be held liable nor responsible for any inconvenience, loss, injury nor damage which results from the acts or omissions of any company or person operating such attractions, activities, lodging, and transportation , but will make reasonable accommodations for their clients.