Level 5
Level 5
Lengthy backpacks in remote regions over rough, steep terrain on unmaintained trails.
Distances:
May exceed 11 miles per day
Trail Conditions:
Unpaved, uneven, unmaintained, steep with loose surface, narrow in sections, 1–2 feet wide when trail present, some off-trail, some route-finding, step height up to 3 feet
Suggested Prior Experience:
Superior physical fitness, prior Grand Canyon backpacking strongly recommended, comfortable with rock scrambling
Special Note(s):
Increase the class Hike Level by 1 between late May and mid-September
Pack Carried:
Backpack
Pack Weight:
Over 40 lbs.
Elevation Change:
Up to 5,000 feet per day
No classes are available in this category.