3-Day Backpacking Trek on the Mogollon Rim - Beginners Welcome!

A backpacking trip differs significantly from a normal camping or hiking excursion in that it involves hiking away from roads, trail heads, parking lots…etc. with everything we need on our backs. The days are full with simple yet stunningly fulfilling activities: hiking, fishing, ascending canyons, swimming, eating, resting, appreciating where we are, connecting with fellow travelers. The joys of backpacking are not easily conveyed in words – ultimately, the only way to truly understand it is to experience it yourself. With no other overnight guides working on the Mogollon Rim around Happy Jack, AZ, this is your unique opportunity to access nature away from the crowds in a breathtakingly gorgeous canyon. Never backpacked before? We have you covered with equipment and a list of items for you to bring, so you are assured a comfortable journey. Additionally, your guide is a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and has their CPR certification, so guests will be in the best of hands.

Connect yourself with nature through a 3 day / 2 night guided backpacking adventure on the Mogollon Rim in Arizona. While our treks require no previous experience, the first mile descends 800ft from the canyon rim to the creek and includes a few steep sections. However, the trail remains flat at the bottom of the canyon over the next 2-5 miles to camp. Once camp has been set up, guests are free to enjoy the wilderness area as they please. Activity options include swimming, fishing, hiking, birding, etc. We outfit guests with everything they need to be successful in the backcountry. Exceptions to this include clothing, rain gear, personal items, and a couple small gear items. All the gear we provide (backpack, sleeping bag, tent, sleeping pad, cooking gear, etc.) is top-of-the-line. You may request to share a tent with others in your party or have one to yourself. Breakfast and dinner are included and your guide will help prepare all meals. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the trip specifics.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.