Can you take your dog to Grand Canyon?

Описание: 🐶🐾 Taking Your Dog to the Grand Canyon: Ultimate Pet-Friendly Adventure! 🐾🐶

Thinking about bringing your furry friend to one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the world? This video guides you through what you need to know about visiting the Grand Canyon with your dog. From tips on pet-friendly trails and scenic spots, to a comprehensive tour of the Grand Canyon kennels, where your pet can rest while you hike below the rim, we’ve got you covered!

Can you bring your dog to Grand Canyon? Yes, but there are certain limitations. However, I believe you and your pet can have a great visit. I have done so on both the South and the North Rim of Grand Canyon.

• But first, a fun bit of history, Grand Canyon has an interesting monument to the love of a dog, the Brant Grave. And you won’t find this in most guides to the Grand Canyon. The Brants were managers of the El Tovar Hotel and carried enough influence to have the only official burial on the rim of the Canyon, overlooking the El Tovar. Mrs. Brant passed in 1920 and Mr. Brant in 1921. But the most interesting aspect of the burial is the gravestone of their dog, an Airedale named “Razzle Dazzle,” who lived with the Brants in the El Tovar. Razzle Dazzle passed in 1928, and they loved the dog enough to make arrangements for his care for seven years by “Old Charlie,” and El Tovar employee. Razzle Dazzle now lays beside his loving owners for eternity, a monument to the relationship between humans and their dog. So much for the love of a dog being a recent phenomena. I sought out and located this grave for this specific reason. The love of a dog. My best friend? No burial for him or me, but I have spread his ashes in all of his favorite spots.

• South Rim is where 90% of visitors go, and leashed pets are allowed on all rim trails. Pets, as distinguished from service dogs, are not allowed on the shuttle buses or Park Service buildings.

• You could, for example, walk all 13 miles of the Rim Trail with your pet, accessing some of the best views of the Canyon. That is more than a full-days activity.

• However, pets are not allowed to go below the rim on any trail in Grand Canyon National Park, that includes the popular Bright Angel and North and South Kaibab Trails. This does create a dilemma for backcountry hikers who come to Grand Canyon with their pets. But there is a possible solution discussed later.

• Xanterra Lodges do not offer pet-friendly rooms, but Yavapai Lodge, which is in the park but not on the rim, does. The rooms are in the older, one-story building, have hard flooring and cost the same, or as much as $80 more than a standard room, depending on the season. You can book at vistgrandcanyon.com

• North Rim has the same rules as South Rim, but with one exception. The premiere accessible viewpoint, Bright Angel Point, is closed to pets. My first visit to North Rim was with my pet. It was too hot to leave him in the car, so I simply did not go to Bright Angel Point, a real pity as it is spectacular. North rim also lacks the abundance of above the rim hiking trails and viewpoints at South Rim. I think some pet owners may be disappointed by the experience at North Rim. I was.

• No pets are allowed in the rooms within the Park on North Rim, but Kaibab Lodge, located beyond the Park gate, allows pets under 50 pounds in certain rooms for a $50 fee. Jacob Lake Inn, located an hour North of the Park, allows pets in some rooms for a $35 or $45 fee, depending on the room.

• But all hope is not lost for below the rim hikers who travel with their furry friends. There is one more in-park option. South Rim has an in-park kennel, open 7 days a week with day and overnight boarding. It’s located just Southwest of Maswik Lodge. The building is owned by the Park Service, but it is run by Xanterra, who also operates the majority of South Rim lodges.

• The Kennel takes dogs and cats and requires proof of current vaccinations. The day fees are $32 for dogs or cats, and overnight charges are $50 for dogs and $35 for cats. Hours are 7:30am to 5:00 pm every day, and arrangements can be made for pick-up outside of business hours. Proof of vaccinations for all pets are required. Dogs from the same family can share a kennel.

• The kennel does look a bit like something from the past. There are indoor and outdoor sections as well as an exercise yard. Sanitation appears good, but the facility is not particularly warm or inviting. Personally, it would be a very hard choice for me to leave my pet at the kennel.

• So there you have it. Grand Canyon National Park is not pet-unfriendly. Casual visitors can find lodging that accepts pets, and they can accompany you on your drives and walks along the rim.

• And even if you are hiking below the rim, there is an option of boarding your pet during your hiking adventure.

• I hope you and your furry friend enjoy your visit to Grand Canyon