North vs South Rim Grand Canyon?
Starting to plan for the summer and possibly considering the G.C. for about a week. Will be traveling in pop up with 2 adults & 2 kids( 15 & 7 Y.O.) plus my sister and her pack will be tent camping. ...
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Here's Grand Canyon's averages but we all know that you can't predict weather.
As far as the 7-year-old hiking, get a trail guide and the trails are marked by difficulty but any of them below the Rim are extremely difficult - even for adults. The child could go down perhaps 1/4 mile to 1 mile but I'd be leery about any farther, especially if you're not accustomed to desert and elevation. The Rim Trail is very doable and is a beauty. Also, the South Rim would have more hiking possibilities than the North Rim. Lots and lots of water is essential for everyone to carry - plan on more than you're accustomed to drinking.
https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/weather-condition.htm#CP_JUMP_2664461
As far as the 7-year-old hiking, get a trail guide and the trails are marked by difficulty but any of them below the Rim are extremely difficult - even for adults. The child could go down perhaps 1/4 mile to 1 mile but I'd be leery about any farther, especially if you're not accustomed to desert and elevation. The Rim Trail is very doable and is a beauty. Also, the South Rim would have more hiking possibilities than the North Rim. Lots and lots of water is essential for everyone to carry - plan on more than you're accustomed to drinking.
https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/weather-condition.htm#CP_JUMP_2664461
