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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am surprised the PP's child hiked to Indian Gardens.  I can't imagine a 5 year old hiking that. I suggest Zion National Park for a trip which has short hikes.  I thought there was not much to Grand Canyon.  I did the hike to the bottom of the canyon and back in one day when I was younger, but there is just not much to do.    I prefer Zion for lots of different things to do and places to hike. [/quote]

PP my 6 y.o. kid didn't hike to Indian Gardens.  She hiked down the whole way to the bottom, then to Phantom Ranch, then a couple days later she hiked up past Indian Gardens then to the top.  Indian Gardens is only 3 miles or so.  Any kid in normal shape can do that--assuming it's not too hot or too cold.

Now to get Phantom Ranch, you have to call 13 months in advance, OR you have to check while you are there for cancellations (there are often cancellations--people plan things and plans change, or they don't think they can do the 10 mile trek.  If you do get a cancellation, you can stow some things in the hotel on the rim, and some stuff in your car, and you can go to the stable and buy space on a mule for your stuff.  Then you only have to take water and food and jackets etc.

Also, fwiw since PP brought it up, I like Zion better as well.  Not trashing Grand Canyon--it's just that Zion is my favorite.[/quote]

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