Can you ride your own mule in the Grand Canyon?

Grand Canyon Private Stock Regulations Only Equine including mules, horses and burros are allowed in the Grand Canyon. Other stock such as llamas and Alpacas are not allowed. Permits are not required for day use. Backcountry Use Permits are required for overnight trips.



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Mule ride options include 1-3 hour rides along the rim of the canyon, 3-hour rides into the canyon, and multi-day trips to the bottom of the canyon. The cost ranges from $50 to $700. You cannot ride if you weigh more than 225 lbs. The rides vary between the South Rim and the North Rim, so keep reading for more details!

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Canyon Trail Rides, the park's concessioner, offers 2-hour ($75 per person) and 3-hour ($100 per person) guided horse and mule rides into the Bryce Amphitheater along a dedicated horse trail and the Peek-a-boo Loop Trail. For the guided trail ride, children must be 7 or older for the 2 hour ride.

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Other domestic animals or pets are prohibited below the rim. Traps and nets are prohibited. A valid fishing license is required for all fishing. Because of their sensitive and sometimes dangerous nature, entry and/or exploration of any caves or mines must be approved in advance through Grand Canyon National Park.

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Both the South Rim and the North Rim offer rim trail hikes that have spectacular views of the inner canyon, some on paved trails. Or you can choose to day hike into the canyon. Permits are not required for non-commercial day hikes.

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Jokes aside, let's take a look at what makes the Mule, the animal of choice on steep and winding Grand Canyon trails. Mules are steady and more surefooted than their equine counterparts. Mules are dainty steppers and take small, sure footed steps, a quality that is immensely useful in rough terrains.

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Grand Canyon Day Trips & Bus Tours A very light set of clothing for the daytime and a light sweater for the cooler mornings and evenings will suffice for most days. In the summer, for your average person, a pair of shorts, good walking shoes and a light tee shirt will suffice for bus tours and basic walking tours.

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Air pollution has routinely drifted into the canyon from metropolitan areas and nearby coal-fired power plants, affecting visibility from scenic vistas. Water in some streams has been tainted with fecal coliform from trespass cattle and from human waste.

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Long Durable Pants On scorching hot days, long pants aren't necessary, but still make sure you bring them on your trip. The Grand Canyon can be unexpectedly chilly and long pants will be a lifesaver. Ensure they are durable if you plan to venture off the main path as sharp rocks can rip finer fabrics.

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On the South Rim, leashed pets are allowed on trails above the rim. Inner canyon trails are narrow, include steep sections, and are well-traveled by humans, mules, and wildlife. Pets can be unpredictable on the trail. Hikers, runners or mules can spook pets and cause an accident.

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The scenery of the Grand Canyon is phenomenal if all you do is stand on the edge and look. But to see it from the vantage points where we'd been is impossible to put into words. Riding the mules is scary, but it is also safe. Just trust your mule, and it will be worth every minute of terror.

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