Grand Canyon at night, lit by torchlight

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Grand Canyon, USA

What the Hopi believe lies in the canyon

36.0544° N, 112.1401° W

Hopi tradition holds that their ancestors emerged into this world from a sacred place in the canyon.

Best time to go
March to May, September to November
Fly into
Phoenix (PHX) or Flagstaff (FLG)
How long
2 to 3 days
Insider tip
See Hopi House and the Desert View Watchtower on the South Rim; sacred sites are off-limits, so respect closures.

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Filter water bottle

Drink safely from streams and taps far from shops.

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Thermal base layers

Steppe nights and canyon mornings get cold fast.

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Compact first-aid kit

Help is far away on remote sites; carry the basics.

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Trekking poles

Steadier footing on steep canyon trails and rough ground.

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The South Rim is about 3.5 hours' drive from Phoenix

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