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		<title><![CDATA[Grand Canyon]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ArizonaHiking.org]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/</link>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=232:hermit-trail-to-santa-maria-spring&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Hermit trail to Santa Maria Spring]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=232:hermit-trail-to-santa-maria-spring&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Day hike to Santa Maria spring via the Hermit trail in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.    Less crowded and with the same spectacular views, the hermit...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2016 10:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>232</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2016-07-31</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/dc/28/5c/232_hermit-1324173417.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

From Flagstaff, take HWY 180 north towards the Grand Canyon. Once you enter the park, you&#039;ll head towards the Grand Canyon Village. During the busy season, you will need to take the shuttle from Grand Canyon Village to the Hermit Rest trailhead.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0 miles round trip to Santa Maria spring.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike took us about 3.5 hours. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1700]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1700 ft elevation loss to Santa Maria spring]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[All year (SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR WINTER AND SUMMER TIMES!)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2004-10-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This trail is better than the Corridor area of the grand canyon. Expect to meet 25-50 people this day.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.0609020]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.2123174]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is Moderately Strenuous. We&#039;re in the Grand Canyon baby! It&#039;s also nice to get away from the crowded Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails.

Kids in good shape can make this hike with adult experience and supervision. Grandma can hike on it a little while, but then it&#039;s back to the nice Ranger talk at the rim about geology.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Remember, backcountry permits from the National Park Service must be acquired prior to this hike if you are camping in the canyon. See www.nps.gov for details. You can reserve up to three months in advance.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:permitlink>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitlink>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Shuttle ride required, extreme temperature changes]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=391:horseshoe-bend&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Horseshoe Bend]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=391:horseshoe-bend&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Horseshoe bend in Marble canyon near Page, Arizona.    This short hike is a good way to stretch your legs after the long drive from...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>391</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-10-27</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/13/e0/d9/391_pa250003-1351373376.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in the North East corner of Arizona, near the town of Page, AZ.

From Flagstaff, take US Highway 89 toward Page, AZ.  About 2.5 miles before you reach Page you&#039;ll see a signed trailhead for the &quot;Horseshoe Bend Trail&quot;. Turn here and drive the few hundred yards to a dirt parking area. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Page]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.2 miles round trip]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us a half hour to the edge and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[ nothing to speak of]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2012-10-25 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a very popular hike. Don&#039;t expect any solitude here.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.8800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is an easy hike to a great view. Well worth the 30 minutes to hike it.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Be Aware of: Watch your step near the edge of the canyon!]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=311:jackass-creek&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Jackass Creek]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=311:jackass-creek&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike in Jackass creek in the Marble canyon area of Arizona.   There are many great hikes that access the Colorado River in the Marble canyon area of...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>311</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/da/a0/44/311_jackasscreek1-1323651076.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in the North East corner of Arizona, South East of the Navajo bridge crossing.

From Flagstaff, take US Highway 89 toward Page, AZ. At Bitter Springs, take HWY-89A (left) towards Marble Canyon. Between Mile markers 532 and 533 you’ll see Jackass Creek Canyon cross under the highway. Park next to the highway. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lees Ferry]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.6 miles round trip.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us four hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[700]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 700 ft decent to the river]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fall or Spring is best.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2010-05-15 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We hiked this during the week and had it all to ourselves. On a weekend, you might have to share it with a few fishermen.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.6300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: The narrows are beautiful and the scrambling is challenging fun! This is a Difficult hike because of the aggressive scrambling needed.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[aggressive scrambling. Need a Navajo Hiking permit (available at Cameroon visitor’s center intersection of HWY-89 and HWY-64). ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=332:ken-patrick-trail&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Ken Patrick Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=332:ken-patrick-trail&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Ken Patrick trail along the North Rim of Grand Canyon National park, Arizona.   The Ken Patrick trail runs from Point Imperial all the way...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>332</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/7c/e2/0f/332_kenpatrick1-1323642457.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

From Jacob Lake, take US Highway 67 South towards the North rim of Grand Canyon National park. Once in the park, drive 9.5 miles to the signed junction with the Cape Royal road and Point Imperial and turn left (East). Drive 5.4 miles to the signed junction and turn left towards Point Imperial. The Point Imperial parking and trailhead is another 2.7 miles of driving.

The trail passes the Cape Royal Road about a mile from the junction of the Cape Royal road and the road to Point Imperial (if you make it that far).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[North Kaibab Trail Head]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[North Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3 miles one way to Cape Royal road... although the trail goes 10 miles total to the North Kaibab trailhead.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us two hours of hiking to go about half way and back track to the parking area. We turned back when the Mexican Locus got too thick.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not much]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2011-07-17 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. We only saw two other hikers on this trail.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.2200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.0600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Be Aware of: $25 to enter the park (as of July 2011). Bushwhacking.

30 yr old Recommendation: This would be a great hike with some trail maintenance. Unfortunately, the Mexican Locus thorns prevent this hike from being very enjoyable to go all the way through. This is an Easy hike if you turn around when we did.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$25 to enter the park (as of July 2011). Bushwhacking.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=243:little-colorado-river&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Little Colorado River]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=243:little-colorado-river&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Little Colorado river in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.    The Little Colorado river has a dual personality. If there have been rains recently,...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>243</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/50/42/50/243_littlecolorado1-1323662886.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is accessed from a river rafting trip on the Colorado River. This canyon is located at river mile 61.7 on river left.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.6 miles round trip (to some nice travertine falls and back)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 1.5 hours total.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Flat]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Any, although summer would be best if you want to swim.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2007-10-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a popular hike for river parties, expect to share it with another group.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.1900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: Lovely walk, makes for a nice leg stretch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This area is sacred to the native Americans, treat it accordingly]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=249:matkatamiba&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Matkatamiba ]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=249:matkatamiba&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike and scramble in Matkatamiba in Grand Canyon national park.   Matkatamiba is great fun for those of us that enjoy narrow slot canyons. The limestone here makes...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>249</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/6c/6e/36/249_matkat1-1323657184.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is accessed from a river rafting trip on the Colorado River. The mouth of Matkatamiba is located at river mile 148.5 on river left.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0.5 miles round trip (to the patio and back)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 1.0 hours total.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[100]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 100 ft of climbing.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring, Summer, Fall.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2007-10-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not here. Matkatamiba is one of the most popular attractions on the river.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.3400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.6800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: Matkatamiba is my favorite hike on the Colorado river. You have to stop here and enjoy playing in the narrows.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Climbing up the narrows requires some scrambling techniques]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=436:mile-202-canyon-petroglyphs&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Mile 202 canyon petroglyphs]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=436:mile-202-canyon-petroglyphs&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to the petroglyphs in mile 202 canyon in Grand Canyon national park, Arizona.    If you’re looking for a short hike to break up the day,...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2014 00:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>436</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2014-11-08</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/56/3e/56/436_pa310345-1415407605.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is accessed from a river rafting trip on the Colorado River. 202 mile canyon is located at river mile 202 on river right.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0.5 miles for the out and back to the rock art.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us an hour. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[100]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It&#039;s only about 100 ft to the rock art.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2014-10-24 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Good solitude here. Most river parties pass this canyon by.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.0500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-113.3500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Despite some scrambling over boulders, this is an easy hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[some scrambling over and around large boulders.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=256:mile-220-canyon&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Mile 220 Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=256:mile-220-canyon&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Mile 220 canyon in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.                  ...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>256</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/82/16/90/256_mile220-1-1323653847.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is accessed from a river rafting trip on the Colorado River. Mile 220 canyon is located at river mile 220 on river right.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0 miles round trip (our turn around point was arbitrary)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 1.0 hours total.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[100]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[100 ft gradual gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring, Winter, Fall.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2007-10-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Our solitude was excellent, although mile 220 is a popular last day camp.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.8313289]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-113.3261276]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: Since it&#039;s likely your last camping day in the river, it is nice to hike one more time before heading back to civilization. There are some interesting rock formations to study while you enjoy the solitude of this area.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[To get to this hike you are either on a commercial rafting trip or a private trip.  It is very difficult to get a private permit. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Boulder hopping]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=253:mohawk-canyon&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Mohawk Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=253:mohawk-canyon&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Mohawk canyon in Grand Canyon national park, Arizona   This is a good cold weather hike, as Mohawk canyon can be wide open (for a canyon)...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>253</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/a5/5f/13/253_mohawk1-1323655747.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is accessed from a river rafting trip on the Colorado River. Mohawk Canyon is located at river mile 172 on river left.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.4 miles round trip (to the seep spring and back)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 2.5 hours total.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300 ft gradual gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring, Winter, Fall.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2007-10-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. Not many trips stop at Mohawk Canyon.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.2100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-113.0500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: This seldom visited canyon is well worth the stop. The wide open hiking alternating with the creek walking is a nice change of pace.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Boulder hopping]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=432:nankoweap-granaries&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Nankoweap Granaries]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=432:nankoweap-granaries&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up to the Nankoweap granaries in Grand Canyon national park, Arizona.        There are three popular camps at the mouth of the...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2014 03:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>432</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2014-11-07</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/eb/51/27/432_pa170094-1415331179.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is accessed from a river rafting trip on the Colorado River. This canyon is located at river mile 52 on river right.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.2 miles round trip ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 1.0 hour total.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It&#039;s about 600 ft of climbing to get to the ruins.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2014-10-16 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a popular stop for river parties. Expect to share the area with others.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.3100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The trail is easy to follow and the climbing is not so difficult.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[minor scrambling when you get to the ruins.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=251:national-canyon&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[National Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=251:national-canyon&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up National Canyon in Grand Canyon national park, Arizona.    If you are looking for a nice camp with a built in hike, I'd recommend National...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>251</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/20/55/4f/251_national1-1323656516.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is accessed from a river rafting trip on the Colorado River. National Canyon is located at river mile 167 on river left.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0 miles round trip (to the water blockage and back)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 1.5 hours total.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not much.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2007-10-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. Not many trips stop at National Canyon unless they are camping.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.2600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.9100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: This is a nice short canyon and an easy walk. If you can, camp at the National beach. Camping here gives you lots of time to enjoy the canyon.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Boulder hopping]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=293:new-hance&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[New Hance]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=293:new-hance&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the New Hance trail in Grand Canyon national park, Arizona.    We were up in the Grand Canyon on a busy July and we were looking...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>293</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/fa/a1/c7/293_newhance1-1323652777.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

From Flagstaff, take HWY 180 north towards the Grand Canyon. Once you enter the park, you&#039;ll head east on the East Rim Drive. Take the East Rim drive until you reach the Buggeln picnic area. Go another mile past the picnic area and park at the gated forest road on your left side. If you reach mile marker 257 you&#039;ve gone too far. Unfortunately, there is no parking at the trailhead and the trailhead is unsigned. Hike East along the east rim drive 0.6 miles (you&#039;ll pass mile marker 257) until you see a &quot;no parking tow away zone&quot; sign on your left, along with a small pullout. Take the trail here into the forest for a few hundred feet until you see the trail start sign.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[us]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.6 miles to the start of the redwall and back. It&#039;s 6.8 miles one way to the Colorado river .]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us just under 4 hours to go to the top of the redwall and back. I&#039;d love to take this trail all the way down to the Colorado River and see Hance Rapid from the shore, but I haven&#039;t had the chance yet.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1700]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 1700 ft  (4700 ft if you go all the way to the Colorado river)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring or Fall. If you take this day hike in the summer start early! (SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR WINTER AND SUMMER TIMES!)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR WINTER AND SUMMER TIMES:

, For Winter Hiking: Remember that the South Rim is damned cold in the winter. Snow and Ice will cover the trail for the first few miles. Crampons are recommended.

, For Summer Hiking: Get an early start and don&#039;t hike during the heat of the day. Remember that the bottom of the canyon will be MUCH hotter than the top. Taking this trail in the summer is NOT recommended.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-07-26 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fantastic. We didn&#039;t have to share this hike with anyone on a very busy Saturday in July.    ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.9903330]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.9362670]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: This hike is Moderately Strenuous. It&#039;s rare you&#039;ll find a trail that heads all the way to the Colorado river that you don&#039;t have to share, but we had great solitude on this one.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$25 to Get into the National Park - Save yourself some money and get an annual pass]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=434:north-bass-camp-from-colorado-river&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[North Bass Camp (from Colorado River)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=434:north-bass-camp-from-colorado-river&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to the North Bass Camp in Grand Canyon national park, Arizona.    The camp at North Bass is a popular one. It is a large camp...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2014 00:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>434</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2014-11-08</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/3e/74/9f/434_pa220197-1415406581.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is accessed from a river rafting trip on the Colorado River. Carbon canyon is located at river mile 108.2 on river right.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.2 miles for the out and back to the camp.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 2.5 hours total.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[700]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It&#039;s about 700 ft of climbing.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2014-10-19 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Very good. You&#039;ll likely have this hike all to yourself.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.2400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.3500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The 700 ft climb with no shade is a bit of work. That makes this a moderate difficulty hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=242:north-canyon&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[North Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=242:north-canyon&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hiking in North Canyon in Grand Canyon national park, Arizona.    From either the upper or lower campsites at North canyon, look West towards the canyon. On...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>242</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/ad/92/7c/242_northcanyon1-1323663157.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is accessed from a river rafting trip on the Colorado River. This canyon is located at river mile 20.5 on river right.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.2 miles round trip (to the pour over and back)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 1.5 hours total.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[150]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 150 ft ascent to the pour over]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Any.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2008-10-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a popular hike for river parties, expect to share it with another group.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.6200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is accessed from a river rafting trip on the Colorado River. This canyon is located at river mile 20.5 on river right.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some scrambling. Flash flood danger]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
						<item>
				
				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=225:north-kaibab&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[North Kaibab]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=225:north-kaibab&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the North Kaibab trail in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.    This is a well hiked and well maintained trail in the Grand Canyon. If you're...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>225</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2017-10-09</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/8f/8d/82/PA080066-12-1508010533.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

From Flagstaff, take HWY 67 south towards the Grand Canyon. Once you enter the park, you&#039;ll head 11 miles south of the park entrance (about 2 miles north of the lodge) to the signed parking area. This is a popular trailhead, so parking can be tricky to find.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[North Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[13.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.8 miles one way to the Cottonwood Campground.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[16.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a full day hike one way. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[A monster 4200 ft !]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This trail is in the Corridor area of the grand canyon. Translation: lots of people use this trail (though not as many as on the Bright Angel trail).  Expect to meet 30-50 people this day.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.2170917]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.0567384]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[If you are backpacking with a full pack, this hike is Strenuous and Difficult. A 4200 ft elevation gain will get your attention... trust me! The views from this hike are very impressive and quite different than the ones you will find hiking on the South Rim.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Backcountry permits from the National Park Service must be acquired prior to this hike for camping at Cottonwood campground. See www.nps.gov for details. You can reserve up to three months in advance.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:permitlink>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitlink>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Outrageous elevation changes, extreme temperature changes. Lack of H2O.  Mules

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR WINTER AND SUMMER TIMES:

, For Winter Hiking: Remember that the North Rim is damned cold in the winter. Snow and Ice will cover the trail for the first few miles. Crampons recommended. The North Rim road is closed from Mid November to Mid May due to heavy snows.
, For Summer Hiking: Get an early start and don&#039;t hike during the heat of the day. Remember that the bottom of the canyon will be MUCH hotter than the top.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=467:old-bright-angel&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Old Bright Angel trail]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=467:old-bright-angel&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Hiking the Old Bright Angel trail in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.    Most folks head down the well maintained and easy to navigate North...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 14 Oct 2017 19:59:32 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>467</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2017-10-14</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/e7/6e/8a/PA070018-89-1508013149.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

From Flagstaff, take HWY 67 south towards the Grand Canyon. Once you enter the park, you&#039;ll head 11 miles south of the park entrance (about 2 miles north of the lodge) to the signed parking area. This is a popular trailhead, so parking can be tricky to find.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[North Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[11.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[11.2 miles one way to the Cottonwood Campground.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a full day hike one way. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[A monster 4500 ft !]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[One Way]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This trail has been lost to history. As such, you can expect to enjoy some of the best solitude to be found in the Grand Canyon.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.2170571]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.0567813]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Death March]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Due to the distance, elevation, route finding skills needed, and trail conditions, treat this hike as a Death March. You absolutely need to be at the top of your hiking game to attempt this hike. Mistakes will have serious consequences here. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Backcountry permits from the National Park Service must be acquired prior to this hike for camping at Cottonwood campground. See www.nps.gov for details. You can reserve up to three months in advance.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:permitlink>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitlink>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Outrageous elevation changes, extreme temperature changes, bushwhacking, route finding, water crossing, exposure. The Ken Patrick trail has mules that we need to share the trail with.

]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=231:paria-river-canyon-buckskin-gulch-and-wire-pass&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Paria River Canyon (Buckskin Gulch and Wire Pass)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=231:paria-river-canyon-buckskin-gulch-and-wire-pass&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike and backpack through the Paria River area, Arizona.    This is an impressive hike through the premier slot canyon. We took a full pack with the...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>231</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/6f/03/d3/231_paria1-1324163593.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in the North East corner of Arizona, between Page, AZ and Kanab, UT.

WIRE PASS TRAILHEAD: From Flagstaff, take US Highway 89 toward Page, AZ. Take HWY 89 west out of Page, AZ for 35 miles. Just after milepost 26, turn left onto a dirt road (House Rock Valley Road).  The trailhead is about six miles down this road. There are restrooms, but no water at the trailhead. High clearance vehicle required. This road is impassable after a rain.

WHITE HOUSE TRAILHEAD: From Flagstaff, take US Highway 89 toward Page, AZ. Take HWY 89 west out of Page, AZ for 30 miles. Turn left at the sign for White House trailhead (between mileposts 20 and 21). The trailhead is 2 more miles on a well graded dirt road.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Paria River]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[20.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[20 miles. This is a one way hike that requires a shuttle.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[48.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us two days.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 800 ft decent to the river]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[One way - Shuttle]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Late Spring.  Stay away during Monsoons in the Summer!]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2008-04-12 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[There were several other hikers, but the canyon is structured such that you rarely see them. There are probably 30-40 other people in the canyon at any one time. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[37.0200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.0200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Hiking through the slot canyons is an amazing experience. Being able to put one hand on each wall of the canyon and look up 200 ft to the canyon wall gives you an impressive perspective on hiking through canyons.  Footing can be tricky and walking through the cold water in the shade tests your endurance. This is one of those hikes you will be talking about for months afterwards. This hike is Strenuous.

Sorry, grandma can&#039;t come. You probably want to leave the kids at home too if you&#039;re making this a multi-day hike. A day hike with kids partially into the canyon would be OK.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitlink>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/arolrsmain.html]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitlink>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[multiple river crossings, mud, flash flood danger, permit required, and depending on the time of year you may have mosquitoes and biting flies.

WARNING: Make sure you put the permit sticker in your car windshield before you head out... the fine is steep if you don&#039;t!]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=341:paria-river-canyon-white-house-to-lees-ferry&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Paria River Canyon (White House to Lees Ferry)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=341:paria-river-canyon-white-house-to-lees-ferry&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike and backpack along the Paria River, Arizona.    Everyone once in a while I read books and magazines that list the best hikes in North America....				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>341</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-17</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/9b/75/7a/341_paria-main1-1324163473.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in the North East corner of Arizona, North West of the Navajo bridge crossing.

WHITE HOUSE TRAILHEAD: From Flagstaff, take US Highway 89 toward Page, AZ. Take HWY 89 west out of Page, AZ for 30 miles. Turn left at the sign for White House trailhead (between mileposts 20 and 21). The trailhead is 2 more miles on a well graded dirt road. 

WARNING: Make sure you put the permit sticker in your car windshield before you head out... the fine is steep if you don&#039;t! Also carry your permit with you, as we met some forest service folks who were checking permits deep in the canyon.

LEES FERRY TRAILHEAD: From Flagstaff, take US Highway 89 toward Page, AZ. Take HWY 89A at Bitter Springs and cross the Colorado River at Navajo bridge. Soon after, turn right at the sign for Lees Ferry (before you get to Marble Canyon Lodge). After about 5 miles on this paved road you can park at the 14 day long term parking lot. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Paria River]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[38.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[38 miles. This is a one way hike that requires a shuttle.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[72.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us three days.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1000 ft total decent]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[One way - Shuttle]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Late Spring.  Stay away during Monsoons in the Summer!]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2008-04-25 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[There were several other hikers, but the canyon is structured such that you rarely see them. There are probably 30-40 other people in the canyon at any one time. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[37.0799980]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8902146]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Hiking through the slot canyons is an amazing experience. Being able to put one hand on each wall of the canyon and look up 200 ft to the canyon wall gives you an impressive perspective on hiking through canyons.  Footing can be tricky and walking through the cold water in the shade tests your endurance. This is one of those hikes you will be talking about for months afterwards. This hike is Strenuous.

Sorry, grandma can&#039;t come. You probably want to leave the kids at home too if you&#039;re making this a multi-day hike. A day hike with kids partially into the canyon would be OK.

This is a rare and beautiful place, possibly without peer in the world.  There will be many river crossings, so wear appropriate footwear. This is one of those hikes you will be talking about for months afterwards. Averaging 12 miles a day with a full backpack makes this hike Strenuous.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitlink>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/arolrsmain.html]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitlink>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[multiple river crossings, mud, flash flood danger, permit required, and depending on the time of year you may have mosquitoes and biting flies.

WARNING: Make sure you put the permit sticker in your car windshield before you head out... the fine is steep if you don&#039;t!]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=238:phantom-creek&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Phantom Creek]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=238:phantom-creek&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Phantom Creek in Grand Canyon national Park, Arizona.   So you're at Phantom ranch waiting for the next group of rafters to hike down so you...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>238</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/7a/e4/9f/238_phantomcreek1-1324175001.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is accessed from a river rafting trip on the Colorado River. This canyon is located at river mile 88 on river right. Alternatively, you can hike in via the Bright Angel trail or the South Kaibab trail.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Cayon]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[usa]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0 miles round trip (to the first waterfall and back)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 2.0 hours total.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 200 ft gradual ascent from the river.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring, Summer, Fall.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2007-10-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not so good until you reach Phantom creek. This corridor is among the most heavily traveled hiking area in the entire Grand Canyon area. Once you get into Phantom creek, the crowds will thin significantly. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.1200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.0900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[If you&#039;re changing crews at Phantom Ranch or have some free time in this area, this hike is a good, easy way to stretch your legs.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Walking in water, rock hopping.]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=239:rainbow-bridge-via-cliff-canyon&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Rainbow Bridge via Cliff Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=239:rainbow-bridge-via-cliff-canyon&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Rainbow bridge via Cliff Canyon, Arizona    There are actually two routes to hike to Rainbow Bridge. This describes the Southern trail that starts at...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>239</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/fa/07/a0/239_rainbowbridge6-1324175420.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in the North East corner of Arizona, near the town of Page, AZ.

From Flagstaff, take US Highway 89 toward Page, AZ.  From Page, it&#039;s best to arrange a shuttle from Antelope Canyon Tours (www.antelopeslotcanyon.com). The shuttle is about $75 per person. The shuttle will take you to the ruins of Rainbow Bridge Lodge, about 2 hours drive from Page on some tricky backroads.

There are two ways to get to Rainbow Bridge. The easy way is to rent a boat and boat up Lake Powell to mile marker 50. Boat up the canyon on your right and stop at the dock there. Then hike the mile to Rainbow Bridge. Now there is a much longer and more interesting way to get to Rainbow Bridge. In the times before Glen Canyon Dam, the only way to get to Rainbow Bridge was a long hike from the Navajo reservation. This route is only for the adventurous and athletic, but your efforts are rewarded by the varied views and impressive canyons you will pass through on your way to Rainbow Bridge.

However, be warned that the logistics for this hike are not trivial. First, you need to get hiking permits from the Navajo nation. To arrange this, contact

Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park office
PO Box 4803
Page, AZ 86040
(928)698-2808
www.navajonationparks.org/htm/antelopecanyon.htm
Cost is $5 per person per day. Contact: Effie Yazzie, Park Manager
Second, you need to arrange an automobile shuttle to take you from Page, Arizona to the trailhead start at the ruins of the Rainbow Bridge Lodge. This is about a 2 hour drive that can be arranged through Chief Tsosie (www.antelopeslotcanyon.com). An early start is recommended. Third, make sure you have a friend of yours meet you at Rainbow Bridge at the end of your hike with a boat (and preferably a cold beer).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Page]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USa]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[14.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 14.6 mile one way]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This one way hike took us 9 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 1400 ft of gain and 2600 ft loss]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[One way - Shuttle]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fall or Spring are nicest. Not recommended in the summer.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2008-04-04 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. You are nearly guaranteed to have this hike all to yourself. Didn&#039;t see another hiker until we got close to Rainbow Bridge.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[37.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.8900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[A great variety of terrain and views make for a fantastic hike. This is a Strenuous hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[However, be warned that the logistics for this hike are not trivial. First, you need to get hiking permits from the Navajo nation. To arrange this, contact

Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park office
PO Box 4803
Page, AZ 86040
(928)698-2808
www.navajonationparks.org/htm/antelopecanyon.htm
Cost is $5 per person per day. Contact: Effie Yazzie, Park Manager
Second, you need to arrange an automobile shuttle to take you from Page, Arizona to the trailhead start at the ruins of the Rainbow Bridge Lodge. This is about a 2 hour drive that can be arranged through Chief Tsosie (www.antelopeslotcanyon.com). An early start is recommended. Third, make sure you have a friend of yours meet you at Rainbow Bridge at the end of your hike with a boat (and preferably a cold beer).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:permitlink>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[www.navajonationparks.org/htm/antelopecanyon.htm]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitlink>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route finding, minor scrambling, bushwhacking, shuttle needed, permits needed.]]></c:value>
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