2026-Oct: AZ Fall Foliage-GC North-South Rims/UT-Kanab/Levels 2 to 3+

HikingOC Repeating Fall Foliage Trip in Grand Canyon. The South Rim, visit the "Masterpiece", one of the Seven World Natural Wonders - The North Rim, Fall Foliage this time of the year!
The extra with the Wave lottery permits and area of Kanab, UT because the North Kaibab trail is closed recently due to flash floods.

Schedule will be Friday Oct 9 to Monday Oct 12, 2026

RSVP is NOT SECURED a space. Please contact the host via message, email or in person to discuss more about the trip!

ESTIMATE COST, DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION OF SERVICES:

Plan your own and only join us to hike, $50/day/person (non-refundable consulting fee). Contact the host directly for more info

DEPOSIT: the advance deposit amount is non-refundable from $600 due August 20, 2026. Payment after the due day will add 10% or more depending on booking and spaces are available.**************

CANCELLATION: If you need to cancel after paying deposit, it's non-refundable.**************

> > > Total Estimate Trip Cost due by Oct 1, 2026.
> > > Cancellation on Oct 1 or after, total trip cost is forfeit.

Estimate cost: from $750+ per person for double occupancy. Contact for cost of single and triple occupancy. It'll include: transportation, lodging, not included permits, optional activities and most meals.

General Rating/Difficulty: Levels 2/2+ Moderate for distance, elevation, speed and weather condition. Click on RATING TABLE **for more about difficulty hiking levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating**

Itinerary

> > > Oct 9 Friday: driving and hiking Rim Rock Toadstool Hoodoos (trying Wave lottery)
**https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/316792253/**

> > > Oct 10 Sat: hiking the North Rim and WirePass
**https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/316814172/**

> > > Oct 11 &12 Sun & Mon: Either the Wave, Wahweap Hoodoos or all day South Rim GC
**https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/316816154/**

> > > Oct 12 Mon: extra Fall Foliage near Flagstaff and go home.

More Info: North Rim Map (http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/North-Rim-Map.pdf),
Grand Canyon Trail Map (http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/corridor_map.pdf)
South Rim Map (http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/upload/SRfall2014_guidemap.pdf)

Read here to find out your hiking levels: What is the difference between skill levels? (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/10328308)

What to bring: 10 hiking Essentials (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234), wear hiking clothes (loose shorts/pants), swimming clothes, hiking boots or shoes, sandals, hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, food, etc.

**Weather in Grand Canyon: http://www.grandcanyonhiker.com/planners/weather/index.shtml**

**For those who haven't done the South Rim trails, here are photos of Bright Angel Trail down to Phantom Ranch, and up along South Kaibab or vice versa http://goo.gl/5fmPd**
**http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/557042728hcPjfG**

Photos from last hikes:
Trips in April 2023, Oct 2021, Oct 2020 , Oct 2016,

1. Oct 2014 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/24955222/): South Rim (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/24978302/419204032/?title=sunrise+South+Rim) and North Rim (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/24978602/418286172/#418286142)
2. April 2012:

> > > > Album 2: South Rim Grand Canyon in 2012 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/7867092/115176552/)

> > > > Album 1: April for cooler weather and the Lyrid Meteor Shower, (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/54476402/)

1. **Day Hike Grand Canyon Rim to Rim June 2011 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/1914311/32309851/**

Check out more "Grand Canyon Three Day Trip with HikingOC (http://hikingoc.blogspot.com/2012/03/grand-canyon-in-3-days-version-1.html#!/2012/03/grand-canyon-in-3-days-version-1.html)" for more info. Meetup locations for each day and time are subject to change when we are in Grand Canyon. "Day Hikes of Grand Canyon South Rim Trails (http://hikingoc.blogspot.com/2012/04/day-hikes-of-grand-canyon-south-rim.html#!/2012/04/day-hikes-of-grand-canyon-south-rim.html)" for additional information

REMINDERS:

By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings

> YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
> YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
> Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, mountain lions, coyotes, snake bites or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike