A Grand Canyon rafting trip requires that you bring all the gear, food, and poop containers you're going to need for the entirety of your time on the river from the start; there are no gear shops or resupply points along the way. After scoring my permit, I learned a lot on my trip through the
Royal Arch Loop – The Ultimate Backpacking Guide
The Royal Arch Loop is a 32-mi / 51.5-km loop hike beginning at South Bass Trailhead in Grand Canyon National Park. The hike can be completed clockwise or counterclockwise, but it's most commonly completed clockwise due to a short section near the Colorado River requiring either a small climb