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		<title><![CDATA[Grand Canyon]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ArizonaHiking.org]]></description>
		<link>https://arizonahiking.org/</link>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=224:antelope-canyon-lower&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Antelope Canyon (lower)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=224:antelope-canyon-lower&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Lower Antelope Canyon near Page, Arizona.    There are two ways to get to lower antelope canyon. If you want to drive, you'll need to...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>224</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in the North East corner of Arizona, near the town of Page, AZ.

BOATING ROUTE: From the Wahweap marina, head up river to mile marker #4. There is a canyon on you southwest (right). Drive your boat back into the canyon until you reach beach, then start walking.

DRIVING ROUTE: From Flagstaff, take US Highway 89 toward Page, AZ.  Once you are near Page, look for the signs on the right side of the road that direct you to Antelope Canyon. You can also follow the signs for the power plant, as access to the canyon is also along the access to the power plant. This road is also known as HWY 98. From Flagstaff, the drive is about 1.75 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Antelope Canyon]]></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[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1 mile one way, but you could go further.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We hiked for about an hour.]]></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[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[Fall or Spring are nicest.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2008-04-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. We had this canyon all to ourselves, but I&#039;m guessing in the summer this wouldn&#039;t be the case.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.9300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.4100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[While the slot canyon is spectacular, it&#039;s a pretty weenie hike. Try Wire Pass or Buckskin Gulch for more exercise with more impressive views.

Bring Grandma and the kids. This is as close to a Disneyland hike as they get.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[In August 1997, a flash flood killed 11 people in this canyon. This is an easy hike.]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=223:antelope-canyon-upper&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Antelope Canyon (upper)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=223:antelope-canyon-upper&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike in Upper Antelope Canyon near Page, Arizona.    This was a very lazy hike through a picture perfect slot canyon that eventually feeds Lake Powell. The...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>223</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/b6/47/bc/223_antelope-1324160792.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.  Once you are near Page, look for the signs on the right side of the road that direct you to Antelope Canyon. You can also follow the signs for the power plant, as access to the canyon is also along the access to the power plant. This road is also known as HWY 98. From Flagstaff, the drive is about 1.75 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Antelope Canyon]]></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[0.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1/4 mile one way]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We really stretched it to make it 45 minutes.]]></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:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We went on a mild day in December. Fall or Spring would be nice too.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2008-12-06 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[During the week, we were alone. Not sure what a weekend would be like.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.9000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.4100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[While the slot canyon is spectacular, it&#039;s a pretty weenie hike. Try Wire Pass or Buckskin Gulch for more exercise with more impressive views.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Flash flood danger!
Be Aware of: Flash flood danger. In August 1997, a flash flood killed 11 people in this canyon. This is an easy hike. I wasn&#039;t even winded.  Bring your wallet, as this is Navajo land and the administrators of the canyon charge $15 per person for transportation to and from the Canyon.]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=75:bright-angel-trail-grand-canyon&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Bright Angel Trail (Grand Canyon)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=75:bright-angel-trail-grand-canyon&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Bright Angel trail in Grand Canyon national park, Arizona    This is a well hiked and well maintained trail in the Grand Canyon. Bring a...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>75</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-11-17</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/52/44/00/75_brightangel-1321920163.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. The trailhead is well marked. Many facilities exist in the Village. ]]></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[9.3000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.3 miles one way to the Bright Angel 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:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[A monster 4400 ft !]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[One Way]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:ratingdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Be Aware of: Outrageous elevation changes, extreme temperature changes. Mules. If you are camping you need a back country permit from Grand Canyon National park

30 yr old Recommendation: This hike is Strenuous. We&#039;re in the Grand Canyon baby!

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:ratingdetails>                                    <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[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[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[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 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.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-01-23 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <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 most of them will not go past 3 miles from the top).  Expect to meet 50-200 people this day.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.0600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.1400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:skillsdetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-]]></c:value>
                                          </c:skillsdetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Backcountry permits from the National Park Service must be acquired prior to this hike. 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>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=431:buck-farm-canyon&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Buck Farm Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=431:buck-farm-canyon&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Buck Farm canyon in Grand Canyon National park, Arizona.    Buck Farm Canyon is at river mile 41 on river right and is a popular...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2014 03:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>431</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2014-11-07</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/3d/8b/f0/431_pa160072-1415329971.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 41 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[0.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0.6 miles round trip (to the narrows 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 hour total.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[No significant elevation change]]></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[2014-10-14 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Good. We had this hike all to ourselves.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some bouldering, but otherwise a pretty easy walk.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[boulder hopping, scrambling, walking in creek]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=329:cape-final&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Cape Final]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=329:cape-final&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Cape Final in Grand Canyon national park, Arizona.   This is an easy hike through the lovely north rim pine forest to one of the best...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>329</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/66/59/5d/329_capefinal1-1323059640.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 right onto Cape Royal Road. Drive 11.8 miles and park at the signed trailhead on your left. There is a restroom at the trailhead, but no water.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Cape Royal Rd.]]></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[4.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.4 miles round trip to the lookout 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 two hours of hiking.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not much at all]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <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[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></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[2011-07-06 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Expect to share the trail with around 10 other people.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.1500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.9400000]]></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).

30 yr old Recommendation: It&#039;s a remarkably short hike for such an impressive reward, with great views of the Grand Canyon. This is an Easy hike. Since you&#039;ll still have energy after this short hike, it&#039;s best to hike some of the other hikes in the area, such as Cape Royal and Cliff Spring.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$25 to enter the park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=330:cape-royal&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Cape Royal]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=330:cape-royal&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Cape Royal on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National park, Arizona.   From the parking area, follow the paved path towards Cape Royal viewpoint. Although...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>330</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/8d/7b/bf/330_caperoyal1-1323650151.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 right onto Cape Royal Road. Drive about 14.3 miles to the end of the road. There is a restroom at the trailhead, but no water.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Cape Royal Rd.]]></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[1.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.2 miles to see both viewpoints and return to the parking area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 40 minutes of hiking.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:ratingdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not much at all]]></c:value>
                                          </c:ratingdetails>                                    <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[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[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not here. This short walk is very popular.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.1200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.9500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: This is one of the many viewpoints along the North rim of the Grand Canyon. The access is easy so this is a good place to take beginner hikers. Since you&#039;ll still have energy after this short hike, it&#039;s best to hike some of the other hikes in the area, such as Cape Final and Cliff Spring. This is an Easy hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$25 to enter the park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=433:carbon-chuar-loop&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Carbon-Chuar Loop]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=433:carbon-chuar-loop&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Unique 'boat shuttle' hike through Carbon canyon and Chuar canyon in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.             ...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2014 00:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>433</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2014-11-08</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/f4/12/14/433_pa170110-1415406047.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 64.5 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[3.7000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.7 miles for the shuttle hike ]]></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[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[One way - Shuttle]]></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[2014-10-17 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[36.1512995]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8158372]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a moderate difficulty hike due to the route finding and scrambling needed.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Minor scrambling, route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=312:cathedral-wash&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Cathedral Wash]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=312:cathedral-wash&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike through Cathedral Wash near Lees Ferry, Arizona.    This hike is yet another great route to get to the Colorado River in the Marble Canyon area....				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>312</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/d0/05/01/312_cathedralwash1-1323650498.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in the North East corner of Arizona, North East of the Navajo bridge crossing.

From Flagstaff, take US Highway 89 toward Page, AZ. At Bitter Springs, take HWY-89A towards Marble Canyon. After crossing Navajo Bridge, turn right towards signed Lee’s Ferry. After driving 1.5 miles, you’ll see a parking area on the left, along with a sign on the left for Cathedral Wash and a hiking marker on the right. Park here.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Cathedral Wash]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <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[2.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.2 miles round trip.]]></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.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 200 ft decent to 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:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fall or Spring is best. Winter is OK too, but it could be cold.]]></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.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.8300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.6400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></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 Moderate difficulty hike because of the scrambling needed.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:skillsdetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Scrambling]]></c:value>
                                          </c:skillsdetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[scrambling with some exposure. Entrance fee required in this area (as of May 2010, it was $15 per car).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=246:clear-creek-from-the-colorado-river&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Clear Creek (from the Colorado River)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=246:clear-creek-from-the-colorado-river&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along Clear creek in Grand Canyon National park, Arizona.    There are two Clear Creek hikes in the Grand Canyon. This is a short hike up...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>246</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/44/8b/6a/246_clearcreek1-1323661671.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 84.5 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[1.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.4 miles round trip (to the 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 climbing up and over a ridge to get into the canyon. Once in the canyon, the hike is flat.]]></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: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[This is a popular hike for river parties, expect to share it with another group.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.0800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.0300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: This is a classic Grand Canyon hike, not to be missed.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route finding, scrambling]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=331:cliff-spring&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Cliff Spring]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=331:cliff-spring&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Cliff Spring on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National park, Arizona.    From the small pullout, follow the signed trail along the easily followed...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>331</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/35/33/d9/331_cliffspring1-1323644116.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 right onto Cape Royal Road. Drive about 13.7 miles to the signed trailhead on the right.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Cape Royal Rd.]]></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[0.8000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0.8 miles to the spring and back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0.3500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not much at all]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <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[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[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[expect to share this trail with 6 other hikers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.1200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.9500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: The spring is interesting and a change from the typical viewpoint hikes of the north rim. Since you&#039;ll still have energy after this short hike, it&#039;s best to hike some of the other hikes in the area, such as Cape Final and Cape Royal. This is an Easy hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$25 to enter the park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=248:deer-creek-falls-and-narrows&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Deer Creek Falls and Narrows]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=248:deer-creek-falls-and-narrows&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Deer Creek falls and Deer Creek Narrows in Grand Canyon National park, Arizona.   Deer creek falls is an unmistakable landmark noted while floating on this...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>248</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/78/cd/ce/248_deercreek1-1323657451.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is accessed from a river rafting trip on the Colorado River. Deer Creek is located at river mile 137 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[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0 miles round trip (to the patio 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:bestseason>                                                  <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[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. Deer Falls is one of the most popular attractions on the river.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.5300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: Deer Falls is almost a mandatory stop for river parties. The narrows forming the waterfall are well worth the short climb to enjoy.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some scrambling and exposure]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=247:elves-chasm&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Elves Chasm]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=247:elves-chasm&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Elves Chasm in Grand Canyon National park, Arizona.   A stop at Elves Chasm seems to be on every river trip checklist. It is easy to...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>247</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/47/b9/49/247_elveschasm1-1323657711.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is accessed from a river rafting trip on the Colorado River. Elves Chasm is located at river mile 116 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[0.2500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0.25 miles round trip (to Elves Chasm 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 boulder hopping and scrambling.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <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. Elves Chasm is one of the most popular attractions on the river.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.2400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.4100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: You have to stop here. Many believe this is the prettiest waterfall in the Grand Canyon and it would be tough to argue. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some scrambling]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=254:fall-canyon&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Fall Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=254:fall-canyon&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Fall canyon in Grand Canyon national park, Arizona.        If you find yourself camped at Fall Canyon and looking for a...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>254</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/16/43/69/254_fallcanyon1-1323655452.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is accessed from a river rafting trip on the Colorado River. Fall Canyon is located at river mile 212 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 (to the dead end wall 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[800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400 ft 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:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.9700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-113.3200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: Hard work for little reward. Unless you&#039;re camped here, I would recommend passing on this hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Boulder hopping, scrambling, bush whacking]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=252:fern-glen&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Fern Glen]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=252:fern-glen&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Fern Glen canyon in Grand Canyon National park, Arizona.   Fern Glen canyon has a nice mixture of flowers, ferns, narrows, and waterfalls which make it...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>252</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/d1/2b/28/252_fernglen1-1323656123.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is accessed from a river rafting trip on the Colorado River. Fern Glen Canyon is located at river mile 168.5 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[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0 miles round trip (to the travertine fall 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[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[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[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[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent for us, but usually Fern Glen is a popular stop. Either crowds or solitude possible here. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.2600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.9200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: A quick hike to a peaceful and scenic set of falls.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Boulder hopping, scrambling]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=229:grandview-trail-to-horseshoe-mesa&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Grandview Trail to Horseshoe Mesa]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=229:grandview-trail-to-horseshoe-mesa&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Grandview trail to Horseshoe Mesa in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.   This is a well maintained trail in the Grand Canyon. Unlike most Grand Canyon...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>229</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/0f/87/5d/229_grandview1-1324173018.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 (Yaki point turnoff). About 9 miles on the East Rim Drive will get you to the Grandview Point. The parking area is a little less than a mile drive away. There are restrooms here, but no water. ]]></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[6.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.2 miles one way to Horseshoe Mesa Campsite.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is three hours downhill with a full pack and four hours uphill. As a day hike with a light pack, you can subtract an hour from each way.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2500 ft change]]></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[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[2009-02-14 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is not one of the more popular trails in the Grand Canyon, despite it&#039;s easy access from the East Rim Road. Expect to meet 10-30 people this day.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.9900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[If you are hiking downhill with a full pack, this hike is mildly Strenuous. If you are hiking uphill, this is Strenuous. A 2500 ft elevation gain with a full pack is no cakewalk. There&#039;s a really cool cave here to explore as well.

Kids in good shape can make this hike with adult experience and supervision. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Backcountry permits from the National Park Service must be acquired prior to this hike if you are planning on camping at Horseshoe mesa. 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[elevation and exposure
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 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.]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=496:grandview-trail-to-new-hance-trail-via-tonto-trail&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Grandview Trail to New Hance Trail (via Tonto Trail)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=496:grandview-trail-to-new-hance-trail-via-tonto-trail&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike and backpack the Tonto trail from Grandview point to the New Hance trail in Grand Canyon national park, Arizona.    The Tonto trail stretches some 70...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2021 18:52:49 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>496</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2021-10-24</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/d2/fe/36/PA130004-30-1635101589.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

For the Grandview Trailhead: 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 (Yaki point turnoff). About 9 miles on the East Rim Drive will get you to the Grandview Point. The parking area is a little less than a mile drive away. There are restrooms here, but no water. 
For the New Hance Trailhead: 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 (Yaki point turnoff). You&#039;ll drive about 9 miles to the Grandview Point lookout, then another 5.6 miles from the Grandview lookout to the New Hance trail. There is no parking at the New Hance trailhead and besides a &quot;No Parking&quot; sign, the trailhead is not signed from the road (just past mile marker 257). The best place to park is a paved fire road about 0.5 miles on the right before you reach New Hance 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[30.8000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The total one way hiking distance is 20.9 miles]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[48.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[You&#039;ll be hiking for four days.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[A whopping 4500 feet of elevation change! ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[One way - Shuttle]]></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[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[Best season is during October, as you&#039;ll have the highest possibility of finding water while still enjoying reasonable temperatures. Do not try this hike in summer months!]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2021-10-12 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a great Grand Canyon hike for solitude. There will be but a handful of hikers on the Grandview and New Hance trails. On the Tonto trail you&#039;ll have long stretches with only your shadow as your companion. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.9974520]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.9875908]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a serious hike. Hiking 4500 ft out the New Hance trail with a full backpack is physically and emotionally challenging. This is a Difficult hike and can easily turn into a Death March if weather or water issues occur. Be very comfortable backpacking in Grand Canyon before considering this hike. Do not attempt this hike in the summer months!]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Backcountry permits from the National Park Service must be acquired prior to this hike. 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[elevation, exposure, route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=444:grandview-trail-to-south-kaibab-trail-via-tonto-trail&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Grandview Trail to South Kaibab Trail (via Tonto Trail)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=444:grandview-trail-to-south-kaibab-trail-via-tonto-trail&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike and backpack the Tonto trail from Grandview point to the South Kaibab trail in Grand Canyon national park, Arizona.    The Tonto trail stretches some 70...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2015 02:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>444</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2015-03-19</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/a3/54/18/444_p3150047-1426738512.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

For the Grandview Trailhead: 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 (Yaki point turnoff). About 9 miles on the East Rim Drive will get you to the Grandview Point. The parking area is a little less than a mile drive away. There are restrooms here, but no water. 
For the South Kaibab Trailhead: 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 (Yaki point turnoff). The trailhead is closed to parking, so you&#039;ll either need a parking pass (you received one with your permit) or you need to take the free shuttle bus from multiple points in the Grand Canyon village to get to the trailhead. There are pit toilets, but no water at the 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[30.8000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The total one way hiking distance is 30.8 miles]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[48.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[You&#039;ll be hiking for four days.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3700]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3700]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[A whopping 3700 feet of elevation change! (first day and last day)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[One way - Shuttle]]></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[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[Best season is during March, as you&#039;ll have the highest possibility of finding water while still enjoying reasonable temperatures.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2015-03-17 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[There will be plenty of people on the South Kaibab trail, but on the Grandview there are not too many and on the Tonto you&#039;ll have long stretches with only your shadow as your companion. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.9900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a serious hike. Dry camping and having to carry your water takes serious training. Hiking 3700 ft out the South Kaibab with a full backpack is physically and emotionally challenging. This is a Difficult hike and can easily turn into a Death March if weather or water issues occur. Be very comfortable backpacking in Grand Canyon before considering this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Backcountry permits from the National Park Service must be acquired prior to this hike. 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[elevation and exposure
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 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.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=234:havasupai&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Havasupai]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=234:havasupai&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike and Backpack along the Havasupai trail in Grand Canyon, Arizona   This is a well hiked and well marked trail in the Grand Canyon. The trail starts...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>234</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/d7/fc/63/234_havasupai2-1322966833.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in the Havasupai Reservation.

From Flagstaff, take I-40 West towards the Kingman, AZ. Once you reach the town of Seligman,AZ, take route 66 toward Peach Springs, AZ. Just before you get to Peach Springs, you will turn North onto route 18 toward Hualapai Hilltop. There are pit toilets and plenty of parking, but no water at the trailhead. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Hualapai Hilltop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Supai]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:zip>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[86435]]></c:value>
                                          </c:zip>                                    <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[Distance: 8.3 miles one way to the Havasupai Village.
              2.0 miles one way from the Havasupai Village to the Campground
,
              0.7 miles one way from the front of the campground to Mooney Falls
              2.0 miles one way from Mooney Falls to Beaver Falls
              3.0 miles one way from Beaver Falls to the Colorado River]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 5 1/2 hours to hike from the Hilltop parking area to the Campground. Be sure to spend a few days in the canyon, there is a wide variety of sites to see and enjoy.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 2300 ft to the campground.]]></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[May]]></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, Summer, Fall (Special considerations for Summer hiking)

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR SUMMER HIKING:

Get an early start and don&#039;t hike during the heat of the day. There isn&#039;t a great deal of shade on this hike in the middle of the day. Remember that inside the canyon will be hotter than the top.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2005-10-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Even though this hike is off the beaten path, it&#039;s still very popular. There will be a good number of people around, although a much fewer number of them will be hiking. The Havasupai tribe has commissioned a helicopter shuttle between the hilltop and the village.  Expect to meet 30-50 people hiking this day, with many more at the village or at the waterfalls.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.1597228]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.7093563]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Be Aware of: Flash flood danger. elevation. Lack of H2O.  Mules.

30 yr old Recommendation: This hike is rated Strenuous because of the combination of distance, elevation, and lack of water on the trail. The hike itself is very pleasant, as it winds through a canyon next to a wash. I would enjoy this hike even without the spectacular waterfalls at the end. Bring your swimsuit!

Kids in good shape can make this hike with adult experience and supervision.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Permits from the Havasupai tribe must be acquired prior to this hike. As of year 2017, permit reservations start February 1st for reserving camping for the entire year. Also new as of 2017, reservations can be done on line. Go to the Havasupai website link provided below. In addition, they have several phone numbers you can call for reservations: Call them at (520) 448-2141 or (520) 448-2180 or (520) 448-2121 or (520) 448-2237. Be prepared for lots of busy signals and keep trying! Lazy people can take a helicopter or horse down to the village. Mules/horses are also available for carrying packs.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:permitlink>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[http://theofficialhavasupaitribe.com/]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitlink>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Flash flood danger. elevation. Lack of H2O.  Mules/horses.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=237:hermit-trail-to-dripping-springs&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Hermit trail to Dripping Springs]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=237:hermit-trail-to-dripping-springs&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Hermit trail to Dripping Springs in Grand Canyon national park, Arizona.    Less crowded and with the same spectacular views, the hermit trail is hidden...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>237</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/9d/04/27/237_hermitcreek1-1324165575.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[6.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.5 miles round trip to Dripping spring.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.2500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike took us about 4.25 hours with about 20 minute break for lunch. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1500 ft elevation loss to Dripping spring]]></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[All year (SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR WINTER AND SUMMER TIMES!)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2007-05-05 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 15-30 people this day.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.0600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.2100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is Moderately difficult. 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. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Shuttle ride required, extreme temperature changes
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 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.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=233:hermit-trail-to-hermit-campground&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Hermit trail to Hermit Campground]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=233:hermit-trail-to-hermit-campground&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hiking and Backpacking along the Hermit trail in Grand Canyon National park, Arizona.        Less crowded and with the same spectacular views, the...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2017 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>233</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2017-03-16</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/62/9c/43/233_hermit2-1324173737.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. If you have a backcountry permit, you can drive this road yourself... 8 miles along the west rim road to 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[15.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.8 miles one way to Hermit Campground. An additional 1.5 miles from Hermit Campground to Hermit Rapid.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[48.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The hike up from Hermit Campground to Hermit Trailhead took us 7 hours. I don&#039;t know how long the hike down took because of some inclement weather that caused us to spend considerable time at the Santa Maria rest area to wait out a storm. The hike from Hermit Campground to Hermit Rapid took about 2 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3600 ft elevation loss to Hermit Campground. Additional 1200 ft elevation loss to Hermit Rapid]]></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[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[All year (SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR WINTER AND SUMMER TIMES!)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2004-11-26 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 if you are hiking in the spring, summer, or fall. If you are hiking in the winter, expect more solitude... perhaps 5-15 people.    ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[36.0604857]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.2122316]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is Extremely 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. 

The trail itself is beautiful and in reasonably good shape, considering it is not maintained by the park. The views rival anything on the Bright Angel or South Kaibab trails. Hermit Creek itself is a gem of a canyon and worth the day of exploring. I really enjoyed this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitlink>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitlink>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[extreme temperature changes. extreme elevation changes. Multi-day hike. Backcountry permit required. Flash flood potential on the hike from the campground to the rapid.
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 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.]]></c:value>
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