Hike Grand Canyon 2024 Send Off Call

Check out the recording of your Teammate Send off Call for all information regarding preparing and packing for your trip, the full event weekend schedule, and trail departure times. 

Additional links: 
Rim Trail
Rim Trail Shuttle Stops 
Hermit Rode Shuttle Stops

Rim Trail Breakout https://youtu.be/jUn-vVgJyng

South Kaibab Trail Breakout https://youtu.be/w9FHb2Y3Aec

Hermit Trail Breakout https://youtu.be/LrQHrDLnul0

Hike Grand Canyon 2024 Trail Information 
 

Team In Training is thrilled to have REI as our partner to lead our groups on hike day. 

Teammates will be assigned into hiking groups led by the trail guides. For the Grand Canyon, our permits require smaller groups, ranging from 5-9 hikers per group accompanied by 1-2 guides.  

In order to create the hiking groups, during the Commitment & Event Weekend Reservations process, teammates will be asked questions to help gauge your preferences along with hiking experience and ability. While we cannot guarantee you will be placed on the trail of your choice, we will factor in several considerations to create the best hike day experience for everyone. Trail assignments will be announced in March. 

Trail Information Call 
Interested in learning more about the 2024 Hike trail options? Join REI Trail Guides for a full breakdown of all available routes for this years event.  Recordings from this call are below!
 

While you are reviewing trail information, be sure to take into account ALL factors of the trails. Only you know which factors are of the most importance to you and your hike day experience! 

Regardless of the trail, participants should have some previous hiking experience and be in good physical condition. The trail mileage listed for the Grand Canyon may be a distance you are used to, but plan to be prepared for the different conditions unique to this landscape, as trails are typically composed of dirt, sand, and slick rock as well as some steep inclines/declines and exposed overlooks. Also, most hikes in the Grand Canyon take place at altitudes between 5,000' - 7,000' which may cause hikes to feel harder and require more energy than necessary when hiking at sea level. The Grand Canyon is also different from a traditional hike as you will start your hike at the highest point of elevation (between 6,850ft - 7,200ft), the mid-point will be at a lower elevation, then you will return to high elevation – this means you’ll descend quickly (common speed is 2-3 mph) and take longer to ascend for the return (common speed is 1-2 mph), or in other words, the second half of your mileage will be more difficult and take longer than the first half of your mileage. 

IMPORTANT: It is critical that you are honest in your answers, and if at any point in your training you feel your physical readiness changes from what you’ve indicated here, it’s critical that you share that with Coach Barry and the LLS Staff so we can reevaluate your trail assignment. Being assigned to a trail for which you are not physically fit puts all other hikers and the guides at risk. For example: If a trail is estimated to take 3-4 hours and everyone plans their hydration and nutrition accordingly, but one member of the group is not able to keep a reasonable pace, the hike day turning into a 5-6 hour experience likely means others then do not have necessary fuel to remain on the trail for that long.  
 

TRAINING SUPPORT  

Coach Barry is here to help you ensure you’re doing everything you can to prepare for a safe and enjoyable hike day experience! For training information and Coach Barry’s contact info, check out the Training Tab of this site. 

EVENT PARTNER 

*Trails are subject to change. While these are our permitted trails, other circumstances such as weather events and trail usability could cause the need for alternative trails.