Not dangerous at all. The mules are trained and go down the canyon every day. However it is very popular with up to a year waiting list so most people walk/hike into the Grand Canyon instead.
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Our mules are thoroughly trained, and are well adapted to the unique environment and work situation at Grand Canyon. Although we have over 100 years of experience working with mules, they are animals and not always predictable.
Most tourists headed to the Havasupai Falls in the Grand Canyon go there to hike, explore, and take in the beauty of the area. But for years, they have been reporting the beating and suffering of horses and mules used for packing along the trail—some even collapsing and dying, including two just this summer.
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.
Amazing experience! this was a trip of a life time and we couldn't ask for better food or service or scenery. Rangers talks were very entertaining and educational.
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.
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.
Lava Falls is notorious for being the hardest rapid on the Grand Canyon, a class 9/10. It is river mile 179.2, one of the last big rapids. Luckily, it is possible to scout Lava Falls on either shore, depending on where you want to run the rapid and the flows.
Located in the Grand Canyon, Bright Angel Trail sees more rescues and 911 calls than any other trail in the state and is considered the most dangerous hike in the Grand Canyon. Between its length, elevation, and lack of shade, this popular hike is a perfect storm of perilous factors.
Ride a muleBreak out the tape measure before your trip. If the kids are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall, they're big enough to swing into the saddle of one of the famous Grand Canyon mules. The long-eared taxis have patience to spare, even with fidgety youngsters.