Guided Tanner to Grandview backpacking

Tanner to Grandview Adventure

  • Location: Grand Canyon East, Arizona
  • Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
  • Difficulty: Strenuous
  • Season: March – May, September – November
  • Price and dates: coming soon

An immersive eastern canyon expedition connecting remote beaches, rugged Escalante terrain, secluded creek camps, and the historic Grandview Trail system.

Approximate mileage: 38–45 miles. Route: Tanner Trail → Papago Creek → Hance Rapids → Hance Creek → Horseshoe Mesa → Grandview Trail Exit.

Trip highlights

  • Tanner Beach river camp
  • Escalante route traverse
  • Hance Creek & Horseshoe Mesa
  • Historic Grandview Trail exit

Itinerary

  1. Tanner Trail to Tanner Beach The route descends toward the Colorado River corridor via the rugged Tanner Trail.
  2. Traverse to Papago Creek Guests traverse remote Escalante terrain toward Papago Creek.
  3. Papago Creek to Hance Rapids The route continues west toward Hance Rapids and the Colorado River corridor.
  4. Hance Rapids to Hance Creek The journey gradually leaves the river corridor and climbs toward Hance Creek.
  5. Hance Creek to Horseshoe Mesa The route climbs toward Horseshoe Mesa while traversing dramatic eastern canyon terrain.
  6. Exit via Grandview Trail The adventure concludes with the historic climb out along the Grandview Trail.

Included

  • Professional licensed guides
  • Backcountry permits
  • Group camping gear & cooking equipment
  • Three meals per day on trail

Not included

  • Personal backpacking pack & sleeping system
  • Travel to and from the trailhead
  • Lodging before & after the trip
  • Gratuities
  • Park entrance fees

Meeting point

Lipan Point, 7:00 AM

Trail maps for this trip