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Desert Adventures will be co-camping in the Group Site with CGA (California Gay Adventures). This is one of several upcoming camping trips with this amazing group. Join us and meet the members and make new friends.
Offering stunning vistas of one of the worlds 7 natural wonders, this campout is always a group favorite. With an elevation of 7,000 ft Mather Campground lies beneath a mixture of a tall canopy of Ponderosa pine, Pinyon, and Juniper trees, providing most campsites with ample shade. The campground is one mile from the rim of the canyon. A visit to the canyon during NE! W and sunset yields spectacular views of yellow, orange, red and violet hues in the canyon walls. Layers of rock display billions of years of geologic history. Campers can take a short shuttle bus ride from the campground to the Visitors Center. Visitors can also visit Yavapai Geology Museum, where they learn about the forces that formed the canyon. Below, visitors can see the mighty Colorado River, which flows 277 miles through the bottom of the canyon. Wildlife abounds on the South Rim, including elk, mule deer, coyotes, lizards, songbirds and the endangered California condor. Although condors nest below the rim, they can be seen soaring several thousand feet above the canyon in search for carrion.
From the campground, campers can access the Greenway, a paved walking and biking trail that leads to scenic overlooks and the Visitor Center. The Rim Trail, a paved walking trail, is one mile away and runs for 14 miles along the edge of the canyon. Leashed pets are allowed on both trails, but are not permitted below the rim. Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails descend into the canyon. Their trailheads are a short shuttle bus ride from the campground. The park's concessionaire also offers day and overnight mule riding trips into the canyon and along the rim.
Plenty of amenities are within the park including camping supplies and excellent restaurants.
The Group Site is tent only but those with RV's can lodge in the adjacent RV Park or single sites nearby Sage Loop.
More details on group meals to follow.
Nonmembers, join Desert Adventures and save $10.00/camper or $5.00/meal only registrant on this event with additional savings all year. The cost to join Desert Adventures is just $25.00.
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Rion will be our Trip Leader. His information will be provided with your registration confirmation.
