Trail Guides, Gear Reviews, and Backpacking Tips
The Southwestern Horseshoe (SWH) is an approximately 1800 mile (2896 km) backcountry route from Arches National Park to Albuquerque. It passes through three states, five national parks and combines lengthy segments of the Hayduke, Arizona and Grand Enchantment Trails. I Read More …
Distance: 258 miles (415.1 km) Start: South Rim, Grand Canyon, AZ Finish: Pine, AZ Time: 10 days (March 22-31, 2012) Daily Average: 25.8 miles (41.5 km) Total Distance: 951 miles (1530.2 km) Highlights: South Rim: Couldn’t resist putting in a few Read More …
Distance: 102 miles (164.2 km) Start: Highway 89A, AZ Finish: South Rim, Grand Canyon, AZ Time: 4 days (March 18-21, 2012) Daily Average: 25.5 miles (41 km) Total Distance: 693 miles (1,115 km) Highlights: Nankoweap Trail: Wow. Entering the Read More …