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What Are The Best Hikes In The Grand Canyon?

June 30th, 2008

It is difficult to detail the best hikes in the Grand Canyon because there are so many fabulous hiking trails and some will suits one hiker better than the next. However, one of my favorites is the Lava Falls trail near Tuweep which takes you down onto the floor of the canyon and the river far below. This particular hike not only provides some wonderful scenery along the way and allows you to experience the canyon from both its rim and its floor, but it also introduces you to much of the canyon’s superb wildlife. In addition to the condors which every film and television show of the area always features, you will find stellar jays, canyon wrens and several different species of hummingbird. You will also come across coyotes, chipmunks and both the common striped skunk and the less commonly seen western spotted skunk. For the lovers of both scenery and wildlife this is one hike to definitely include on your schedule.

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