Epic Hikes of the World ( PDFDrive )

steps of the mules that were employed to haul copper off Horseshoe Mesa up to
Pete Berry’s Grandview Hotel. The hotel is long gone, but the route remains.
Feeling a bit like overburdened mules ourselves, we headed back up through the
familiar Coconino, emerging again at the snow-covered rim where our trip had
started four days before – exhausted, elated and ready to do it all again. And
maybe, just maybe, having learned a little something about all those beautiful
rocks. GC
ORIENTATION
Start // New Hance trailhead
End // Grandview Point
Distance // 21 miles (33km) round trip
Getting there // The nearest domestic airport is Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG),
84 miles (135km) away; international flights come into Phoenix, 228 miles (366km)
away.
When to go // April, May and October.
Where to stay // The National Park Service operates lodges on both the South
and North Rim. For lower-cost accommodation, camp or look further afield.
What to take // An animal-proof food container, water-purifying supplies and
plenty of water.
What to wear // Dress in layers for the large temperature variations between the
rim and river.
More info // www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm
Things to know // Reserve your trail permit months in advance, or be prepared to
wait several days for the limited supply of ‘first come, first served’ permits issued on
site.