Why Escalante Route is one of the most challenging but rewarding trails in the Grand Canyon (Part 2)

If you love epic views of the Grand Canyon, few trails can match the Escalante Route. This trail, which stretches between Tanner Beach and Hance Rapids along the Colorado River, offers beach camping, panoramic views of the river gorge, and an engaging trail that passes through a slot canyon. Few will ever forget climbing the Papago Wall or descending the Papago Slide as they make their journey along this incredible route. Access to this route is provided by the Tanner Trail and New Hance Trail, although you do have the option to extend it to the Grandview Trail or beyond. Trail conditions can be quite rugged, so this is recommended for experienced hikers. In this final episode of our journey through Grand Canyon's Escalante Route, we face the Papago Wall and the Papago Slide, camp at Red Canyon beach, and hike out New Hance Trail. Watch part 1 of the Escalante Route series at    • Grand Canyon's stunning landscapes but unf...   Visit https://wildpathsaz.com/escalante-route/ for more information and a map. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:56 Papago Creek 1:21 Papago Wall 3:09 Papago Slide 4:33 Red Canyon Beach 5:32 Lunar Eclipse 5:42 Day 2 Hance Rapids to New Hance Trailhead 6:44 New Hance Trail 15:02 New Hance Trailhead 16:19 Outtakes Music credits: "Staccato" by Vibe Tracks, "Marvin's Dance" by Silent Partner, "Satya Yuga" by Jesse Gallagher, "Bright Future" by Silent Partner, and "Nimbus" by Eveningland