BEST Rememberable Backpacking Trail to Hike in the Grand Canyon

From the rugged coast of Maine to the serene beauty of Alaska, the United States is full of incredible backpacking destinations.

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Grand Canyon National Park is an iconic destination for anyone planning to go backpacking in the United States.

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This natural wonder stretches a whopping 277 miles long and 18 miles wide.

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One of the most popular backpacking trips takes you from South Rim to North Rim, over 21 miles long.

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Plan to backpack Rim to Rim over three or four nights.

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For other BEST trails in the US and tips on what to pack, click below.

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