
Photograph by George H.H. Huey, Corbis
Top 10 Canyon Hikes in the U.S. Parks
Published August 3, 2011
11 min readThe great canyons of the national parks are for most, drive-to jaw-droppers that lie below scenic drives and rim trails that lead to stunning overlooks. For some, though, canyons beg to be explored. Canyon hikes can be quite an undertaking—almost always a steep, dry descent and a climb back—but the sensory experience is worth it.