how about May 2024 available schedule?

All of our backpacking trips in the Grand Canyon require permits. Those permits are issued via a lottery. We have already applied for permits for May 2024 and it is very unlikely that we will able to get any at this point. Are you all experienced backpackers? The New Hance Loop is one of the most difficult trips we offer. We do have some trips that aren't camping open for May 2024 if you're interested.

New Hance Loop

5 days

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Start and end in Flagstaff

4.6

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Operator: Wildland Trekking
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 9
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Flagstaff to Grand Canyon South Rim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shuttle from Flagstaff to Grand Canyon South Rim
- Hike down Grandview Trail to Horseshoe Mesa
- Explore Last Chance mine ruins and Pete Berry's cabin
- Optional: Hike to and explore Cave of the Domes
- Sunset viewing from Horseshoe Mesa
Optional Activities
- Cave of the Domes exploration
Landmarks
Grand Canyon South Rim
Horseshoe Mesa
Last Chance Mine
Cave of the Domes
Colorado River
Day 2
Horseshoe Mesa to Hance Creek
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Horseshoe Mesa to Hance Creek
- Day hike into Hance Creek Canyon
Landmarks
Hance Creek
Paige Spring
Day 3
Hance Creek to Colorado River
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike across Tonto Plateau to Red Canyon
- Hike down to Colorado River at Hance Rapids
Landmarks
Tonto Plateau
Red Canyon
Hance Rapids
Day 4
Colorado River to Red Canyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Day hike to Papago Rockslide
- Hike up Red Canyon
- Geological viewing of tilting strata
Optional Activities
- Rock climbing over Papago Rockslide to mouth of Papago Creek
Landmarks
Papago Rockslide
Papago Creek
Red Canyon
Day 5
Red Canyon to Flagstaff
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Hike from Red Canyon to South Rim trailhead
- Shuttle from Grand Canyon South Rim to Flagstaff
Landmarks
Supai Formation
Red Wall Formation
Grand Canyon South Rim

Landmarks
Grand Canyon South Rim
Horseshoe Mesa
Last Chance Mine
Cave of the Domes
Colorado River

Landmarks
Hance Creek
Paige Spring

Landmarks
Tonto Plateau
Red Canyon
Hance Rapids

Landmarks
Papago Rockslide
Papago Creek
Red Canyon

Landmarks
Supai Formation
Red Wall Formation
Grand Canyon South Rim

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September 23rd, 2025
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how about May 2024 available schedule?
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- Wildland TrekkingOperator•Written January 2024
  All of our backpacking trips in the Grand Canyon require permits. Those permits are issued via a lottery. We have already applied for permits for May 2024 and it is very unlikely that we will able to get any at this point. Are you all experienced backpackers? The New Hance Loop is one of the most difficult trips we offer. We do have some trips that aren't camping open for May 2024 if you're interested.

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Itinerary

Flagstaff to Grand Canyon South Rim

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Horseshoe Mesa to Hance Creek

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Hance Creek to Colorado River

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Colorado River to Red Canyon

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Red Canyon to Flagstaff

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