Expert Weighs in on Secret View of Grand Canyon's Horseshoe Mesa

Thanks for watching this expert guide to the Horseshoe Mesa hike in the Grand Canyon. Sometimes referred to as the Grandview Trail, this out-and-back trail leads to incredible overlooks at the edge of the Horseshoe Mesa. The Grand Canyon is the ancestral home of the Hopi, Hualapai, Paiute, and Navajo. In fact, many of the modern-day reservations border the park. The native ties to the land here can be seen all over if you know where to look. Visit with respect and consider spending time with native communities during our adventure. The hike to Horseshoe Mesa is best done as an overnight. I’m not kidding when I say that we didn’t see anyone for 36 hours. It is an unbelievable opportunity to really experience the vast, wild nature of the canyon. As with all remote visits to the Grand Canyon. You will want to be prepared. Read up on desert hiking safety. Talk to the backcountry office. And really understand that these trails lead to exceptionally wild places! As always, visit wild spaces responsibly! Always pack out your trash, including water bottles, fruit peels, toilet paper, and anything else you bring with you. Leave only footprints. Follow all closures, fire bans, drone regulations (no drones in the Grand Canyon), and dog rules (dogs cannot visit Horseshoe Mesa). ✨ Follow me… Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Aforestfox/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megintheforest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megintheforest/ ✨ Additional Resources ✨ Purchase Your America the Beautiful Annual Parks Pass and enter the Grand Canyon at no charge (affiliate link): https://bit.ly/nationalparkspass2024 Hot info about backcountry permits in the Grand Canyon, including Horseshoe Mesa Campground: https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm Hot Tip: The advanced lottery is worth it. Horseshoe Mesa only has 3 sites and they do sell out occasionally! Note: You are able to book nights at the Horseshoe Mesa Campground online, but subsequent wilderness areas will require you to speak with a ranger at the backcountry office. Practice Leave No Trace: https://bit.ly/leaveitbetterthanufoundit Hiking Safely in the desert: https://bit.ly/deserthikingtips ✨ My favorite desert backpacking gear 👇 OR Astroman Sun Hoodie: https://alnk.to/fSiBG9O Skratch Labs Hydration Electrolyte powder: https://amzn.to/3FIFQZn SaltTabs Electrolyte Fast Chews (if you don’t like the water): https://amzn.to/4mTuum9 Granite Gear Blaze (for any overall weight above 30 lbs): https://alnk.to/ge87E1A Snapfolds UL Bowl: https://alnk.to/c09W6w0 MSR PocketRocket (pricier, but durable): https://rei.pxf.io/RGNnjN Platypus Gravity Works Filter: https://rei.pxf.io/POvV9e P&G Purifying Packet: https://amzn.to/3SPB7YN Alum Powder: https://amzn.to/4jGUKNz Sea to Summit UL 10L Collapsible Bucket: https://amzn.to/44dB4wg Silver Shadow Mini Sun Umbrella by Six Moon Designs: https://alnk.to/6xMrH5r Gossamer Gear Hands-free Umbrella Pack Clips: https://alnk.to/aWFoduk One Hydration Drinking tube for SmartWater Bottle: https://alnk.to/4XxCRKZ Ratsack medium: https://amzn.to/45R7GNz Loksak: https://amzn.to/43FMfOf Sunscreen stick: https://amzn.to/43PDbq9 Freshette Pee Funnel: https://rei.pxf.io/e15EGO Garmin inReach Mini: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvV0q Gerber Dime Multi-Tool: https://rei.pxf.io/zx5b3r Gossamer Gear foldable, full-length foam pad (affordable, lighter, less durable): https://alnk.to/eZIOMik Thermarest NeoLoft Pad - wide: https://rei.pxf.io/VxvY9R Enlightened Equipment Enigma Sleeping Quilt 20F: https://alnk.to/aWFodLm NiteCore NB10000 Gen 2 Power Bank: https://alnk.to/c09W6sB Duece of Spades Toilet Trowel: https://alnk.to/2Qyx6dv Big Agnes Copper Spur (I own 1p, 2xl, 3xl and LOVE them all): https://rei.pxf.io/2aL5zD More incredible gear I love: https://www.amazon.com/shop/megintheforest NOTE These are affiliate links. I get a small kickback from every purchase, no matter the purchase, at no additional cost to you. This is a small way you can show support for my channel and it means a lot, so thank you! ✨ About the Photos and Video: Transparency is important to me when it comes to photography. There is Instagram and there is reality. And you should be inspired by BOTH. I intentionally use photos and videos that have been edited for color and lighting, and ones that haven’t. All the photos and videos you see of Horseshoe Mesa and the Grand Viewpoint in the Grand Canyon were taken by me. #grandcanyon #grandcanyonnationalpark #nationalpark #nationalparks #nationalparkgeek #secretgrandcanyon #grandcanyonbackpacking ✨ Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:15 Best time to hike 00:27 Trail information and difficulty 00:40 History of the trail 00:46 Permit information 1:14 Best camping areas 1:36 Water information 1:58 Nearby excursions 2:17 Secret views 2:27 Things to do after your hike