John Wesley Powell said it best, “The wonders of the Grand Canyon cannot be adequately represented in symbols of speech, nor by speech itself.” My hope for you is that you will experience the best that the Grand Canyon has to offer.

For to many people (approximately 5 million) travel to The Grand Canyon each year only to miss her most spectacular viewpoints, hiking trails, art, history and culture.  It is time to change that!

The Grand Canyon Planning Station is a dual faceted approach to help you experience the best of The Grand Canyon.  Whether you are seeking the grandest viewpoints, the easiest or most difficult hiking trails, the art and history of The Grand Canyon, the Grand Canyon’s Native American Culture or just need help with the appropriate gear needed for your adventure…The Hike House can help.

The Grand Canyon Planning Station:
Step 1:  We take you through a “customizable template” that highlights:

• Over 25 viewpoints (Learn best viewpoints and crowd avoidance)
• Over 30 Grand Canyon Hiking Trails
  • Easy, Moderate, Difficult Hiking Trails
  • “Rim Hikes” & “Below Rim” Hikes
• Art & Cultural Galleries, Native American Sites and Geology
• Sunrise/Sunsets/Moon Phases- best vantage points and timing
• Event Calendar/Ranger Talk & Hikes/Weather Reports
• Maps, Guidebooks, Driving Directions and Lodging Options
• Hiking Preparedness- learn and know the appropriate gear that you will need while viewing/hiking The Grand Canyon

Step 2: Take a virtual tour of The Grand Canyon utilizing the latest in satellite technology.

We will “fly” you from The Hike House to the various viewpoints and hiking trails within The Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon Planning Resources:

Grand Canyon Planning Template (Overview of Points/Hikes/POI)
http://thehikehouse.com/wp-content/themes/the_hike_house/images/gcps_overview.pdf

Grand Canyon Planning Template (Directions and Hiking Template)
http://thehikehouse.com/wp-content/themes/the_hike_house/images/gcps_directions.pdf

Grand Canyon Weather
http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/weather-condition.htm

Sunrise/Sunset Information
http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=187565

Sunrise, Sunset and Moon Phase Times
http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/sunrise_set_moon.htm

Ranger Talks and Hikes
http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/ranger-program.htm

Grand Canyon Schedule of Events
http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/events.htm

Grand Canyon Hiking Tips & Dangers
http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/hike-tips.htm