Coconino Canyon Trail - Grand Canyon National Park, AZ - a challenging hiking destination for even the most experienced hikers

Hiking in the Grand Canyon is a popular past time and Coconino Canyon Trail is one of the most prominent trails in the area. In approximately the year 2000, the Grand Canyon National Park received nearly 30,000 permits for hiking its backcountry. Avid hikers from all over the world flocked to the area to experience the Grand Canyon's backcountry. Many of the trails are highly challenging and only experienced trail hikers should partake.

The Coconino Trail is not any different than most of the challenging trails in the Grand Canyon National Park. The desert climate is intense and there is little water or sun protection. Hikers are advised to learn what to bring and use in order to survive the trip.

Similar to most of the trails in the area, the Coconino starts at a very high elevation and an intense descent can be difficult on your body when carrying a heavy pack at the beginning of your trip. At the end of your hike, and when most hikers are tired, the long climb out can be very trying. Hikers of this trail have indicated that they either love it and cannot wait to return or that they hated it and will never go again.