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.
Hikes
Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon
Mile 220 Canyon
Mile 220 Canyon
December 03, 2011
161
0Add
Location
How to Get There
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.
city
Grand Canyon
state
AZ
country
USA
Region
Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area
Hike details
Distance
2.00 [Miles] Round trip
Hike Distance- Details
2.0 miles round trip (our turn around point was arbitrary)
Time
1.00 [Hours]
Time-details
It took us about 1.0 hours total.
Elevation Change
200 Total gain/loss [Feet]
Elevation Gain
100 Total Elevation Gain [Feet]
Elevation Details
100 ft gradual gain.
Hike Trail Type
Out and Back
Season
Best Season
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- September
- October
- November
- December
Worst Season
- March
- June
- July
- August
Season Details
Spring, Winter, Fall.
Date Hike completed
October 01, 2007
Solitudue
Solitude
High
Solitude Details
Our solitude was excellent, although mile 220 is a popular last day camp.
Difficulty
difficulty detail
35 yr old Recommendation: Since it'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.
Permits
Permit Info
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.
Be Aware of
Boulder hopping
Image Gallery
