Guided Tanner Trail backpacking
Tanner to Little Colorado River Adventure
- Location: Grand Canyon East, Arizona
- Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
- Difficulty: Strenuous
- Season: March – May, September – November
- Price and dates: coming soon
A remote eastern canyon expedition featuring rugged desert terrain, remote beaches, dramatic river camps, and exploration near the turquoise waters of the Little Colorado River.
Approximate mileage: 28–34 miles. Route: Tanner Trail → Tanner Beach → Lava Canyon Rapids → Little Colorado River Confluence → Tanner Trail Exit.
Trip highlights
- Rugged Tanner Trail descent
- Tanner Beach river camp
- Lava Canyon Rapids
- Turquoise Little Colorado River confluence
Itinerary
- Tanner Trail to Tanner Beach Guests meet at Lipan Point at 7:00 AM before descending the rugged Tanner Trail toward the Colorado River corridor. Camp is established near Tanner Beach for the first evening beside the river.
- Traverse to Lava Canyon Rapids The route follows sections of the Beamer Trail west along the Colorado River corridor toward Lava Canyon Rapids. Camp is established near the rapids for a two-night stay.
- Little Colorado River Exploration Guests spend the day exploring the Little Colorado River confluence area while enjoying additional time along the Colorado River corridor.
- Return to Tanner Beach The route gradually retraces eastward along the Beamer Trail back toward Tanner Beach. Camp is established near the river for a final evening beneath the stars.
- Exit via Tanner Trail The final day climbs steeply back toward the South Rim along the rugged Tanner 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