Physical Requirements
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Group Size
- A maximum of 42 travelers, led by a local Grand Circle Program Director
Pacing
- 5 locations in 9 days, including 2 single-night stays
- 1 days features 6-8 hours of travel by motorcoach
- You may experience limited service throughout the national parks, due to staffing shortages experienced in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by a wave of job terminations in the National Parks Service led by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
Physical Requirements
- Walk 1 mile unassisted and participate in 3-4 hours of physical activities daily, including uneven walking surfaces such as unpaved paths, steep hills, stairs, and stones
- We reserve the right for Program Directors to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group's experience
- You may encounter animals on this trip. We make every effort to keep these encounters safe, however animals may behave unpredictably or dangerously at times. Please use caution when interacting with animals on this trip: Keep a safe distance, stay alert, and respect the animals
Terrain & Transportation
- 3 full days at altitudes between 5,000–9,000 feet
- Uneven surfaces, including unpaved trails, steep inclines, steps, and rocky terrain
- Travel by 55-seat motorcoach
Climate
- Daytime temperatures range from 50-92°F during touring season
- June-August are the warmest months
- Nighttime temperatures can fall to 30-50°F