Distance: 28.5 miles (loop) Elevation Gain: -4,780 feet (descent to canyon floor) 4,380 feet (ascent to South Rim) Trip Length: 3 days Terrain: Canyon, river, waterfall Best time to visit: March, April, October Objective: Backpacking to Bottom of  Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA Caution: Heat, dehydration Don’t just stand at the edge like everyone else. Grab … Continue reading Grand Canyon: Rim to River and Back