- Hikes in Arizona
- Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon
- Mile 220 Canyon
Mile 220 Canyon
Updated
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] Total
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
Solitude
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
Hike up Mile 220 canyon in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.
The beach at mile 220 is one of the last camps before reaching Diamond Point, where most river trips complete their expedition. One major benefit to making the beach at mile 220 your last camp is easy access to a nice hike up a canyon to some interesting conglomerate rock formations. Mile 220 canyon also features some pleasant and secluded narrows to hike through as well. Once the canyon opens up it’s time to turn around. Since its likely your last camping day in the river, be sure to enjoy this final, peaceful hike before heading back to civilization.
