Join WeGetWater.org on this challenging bucket-list adventure for a Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim hiking trip in iconic Grand Canyon National Park. We will do this 46 mile challenge over three days with a rest day in between at the North Rim. This adventure is only for those in extremely fit condition. Note that since we will be sleeping in a lodge on the North Rim, our packs for our 2 long day hikes will be relatively light.
Please note this event may be canceled if the weather is deemed too severe. Because of the challenging nature of this hike, only experienced hikers in very good condition will be considered for this trip.
All participants are asked to give a $1,000 suggested donation to WeGetWater.org. WGW uses
100% of all donations to bring clean water to villages around the world without clean water.
Itinerary
- Thursday, Oct 19, 2023
Depart San Diego very early and drive 8 hours to South Rim Grand Canyon and stay overnight on the South Rim. Plan to go to sleep early!
- Friday, Oct 20
Hike 21 miles to the North Rim starting at 3:30am. First light will be about 6:00am. Make sure your headlamp batteries are fresh! We will stay overnight at Kaibab Lodge on the North Rim.
- Saturday, Oct 21
Rest day and tour of North Rim with easy walks along North Rim view point trails. Overnight again at Kaibab Lodge.
- Sunday, Oct 22
Hike 24 miles to South Rim. We will start very early, well before light. When we finish on South Rim we will immediately drive to San Diego (or at least part way and finish drive on Monday)
- Monday, Oct 23
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- Finish driving to San Diego if necessary.
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Expenses (estimated/person)
In addition to the $1,000 suggested donation…
Transportation: We are planning to take private vehicles to and from the Grand Canyon. All participants (except vehicle owners) will pay an equal share of the gasoline expense. This is very hard to estimate (many unknown factors).
| Gas expense both ways… | $130?/person |
| Entrance fee to the Grand Canyon | $25/car |
| Van tour of North Rim on Rest day (October 21, 2023) | $50/person |
| Private Room if available: | $300.00 |
| Shared Room, private queen bed: | $150.00 |
| Shared Room, shared queen bed: | $75.00 |
| No private rooms available | |
| Shared Room, private bed (various sizes and options)~$70.00/night Shared Room, shared bed (if available) probably somewhat less | $150.00 |
| Shuttle to and from North Rim trailhead to Kaibab Lodge$50/person Possible Additional Hotel Stay on Sunday,October 22, 2023 | $100/person |
