Visiting the Grand Canyon with Kids: A Complete Guide
Should you go to the Grand Canyon with kids? A huge, resounding YES!
This incredible geological feature is the most amazing place for a family trip as you’ll be able to hike, see fossils, learn about Native American history and geology, and more.
In this complete guide to the Grand Canyon National Park with kids, you’ll find everything you need to know for the easiest, most wonderful trip imaginable from accommodations suggestions to the best things to do while you’re in the park.
Let’s go explore!
The Camping Kiddos and parents at an overlook on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon
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Family Vacation at Grand Canyon National Park: An Overview
The Grand Canyon is one of the most iconic sites in America, and it’s a wonderful way to introduce your children to the national parks, geology, and history.
It’s also one of the national parks that doesn’t have a reservation requirement to enter the park, so you can have flexible arrival and departure days.
My daughter and I near the Bright Angel Lodge at sunset
Beyond that, there are SO many things to do around this area that you could easily spend a week here.
We also love the Grand Canyon for its appeal and flexibility. No matter if you’re visiting with a baby, toddler, preschooler, tween or teen, there’s something for the entire family to do.
If you’re more of a hiking family with older kids, there are plenty of easy and moderate hikes to try.
If you’re more of a hang-out-by-the-campfire family, you’ll find beautiful campgrounds, ranger programs, and more!
We also love the Grand Canyon National Park because of its proximity to several other amazing places, including Las Vegas, Route 66, Monument Valley, and the 4 Corners Monument.
You could easily string together an incredible trip based in and around the Grand Canyon for the family vacation that everyone will remember for years.
When we say there’s intrigue and mystery around every corner, we’re not kidding! There’s even a tiny, remote, hidden Native American village inside the Grand Canyon.
Getting the Lay of the Land
As you begin to plan your Grand Canyon vacation for your family, you need to first understand that this national park is massive.
Even with several days in the park, you’ll struggle to deep dive into the 3 areas of the park thanks to the sheer acreage and layout.
Grand Canyon National Park covers just over 1.2 million acres, making it about half the size of Yellowstone National Park (which sprawls across parts of Wyoming, Montana, and Idah), and nearly 4 times the size of Utah’s largest national park, Canyonlands National Park near Moab.
The size alone is daunting, but you’ll also have to navigate around that massive hole in the ground that is the Grand Canyon. There aren’t any bridges across the canyon, so to get from one area of the park to the other, you’ll need to drive around the perimeter, which can take hours.
So, it’s important to know what’s in each section of the park so that you can plan your time carefully and accordingly to the things your family really wants to see and experience.
The Kolb Studios on the South Rim near Bright Angel Trail
South Rim
For a short visit or a first time visit to the park, I highly recommend focusing your time on the South Rim.
Not only is this where you’ll find iconic views of the Grand Canyon, you’ll also have many options on campgrounds, hotels, restaurants, and trailheads.
This is the part of the park with the most infrastructure, which also makes it the most convenient for families and those who aren’t ready to commit to a more remote experience.
Plus, the South Rim is easily accessible from both Williams, Arizona, (1 hour by car) and Flagstaff, Arizona (1.5 hours by car), making this a great addition to other road trips in the area. It’s 3 hours from Petrified Forest National Park, if you’re looking to do a fun Arizona national parks road trip, and about 2.5 hours from Winslow, Arizona, and Meteor Crater.
In short, the South Rim needs to be your destination if you’re exploring anywhere else around Flagstaff or along I-40.
This section of the park is open year round.
North Rim
For repeat visitors and those looking to get away from it all, the North Rim should be your destination. This remote section of the park lacks the plethora of hotels and restaurants of the South Rim, though it does offer camping, a single lodge, and some rustic cabins.
It is a nearly 4 hour drive from the South Rim to the North Rim visitors center, so include plenty of time if you’re planning to visit both. There are several great overlooks and places to stop if you’re doing this drive with kids to help break the time up.
There’s some great hiking on this end of the park and direct access down into the canyon as well.
South Rim of the Grand Canyon near the trailhead of the Bright Angel Trail
The North Rim is the closest part of the park to Monument Valley, which I highly recommend as an add-on to your family vacation.
The North Rim road is closed in the winters, so you’ll need to plan your visit between May and December. Check the official NPS site for specific open and close dates each year.
West Rim
This area of the park is up and coming with serious infrastructure have been added in recent years (and more to come in the future).
This area of the park belongs to the Hualapai tribe, who have worked consistently in the last decade to make this section of the Grand Canyon a destination separate from the more popular South Rim.
The West Rim is best known for the Skywalk, which allows visitors to see 4,000 feet down to the bottom of the canyon while walking on a suspended glass bridge.
There’s plenty more to do here, though, including a zipline, rafting tours of the Colorado River, and canyon helicopter rides.
The tribe has also added hotels and restaurants, so visitors can comfortably spend a day or two in this part of the park.
The West Rim and the Skywalk are about a 4 hours’ drive from the South Rim hotels, so you’ll also need to make specific plans to move between these areas.
The West Rim is open all year round, making this a viable vacation option for your kids’ spring, fall, and summer breaks.
When is the Best Time to Visit Grand Canyon National Park with Kids?
Sunrise at the Grand Canyon near Bright Angel Lodge
The Grand Canyon is one of the most visited places in the entire United States, but there are still ways to avoid the crowds.
On the day to day at the South Rim, you’ll have far fewer crowds to contend with in the museums, shops, and trails if you are up and moving early.
Plus, the day trippers to the South Rim from Williams and Flagstaff usually don’t arrive with their tour groups until 10 or 11 AM, so those early morning hours become even more precious.
This is why I recommend staying onsite, especially for those visitors who are focusing their time and attention on the South Rim.
If you’re on the West or North Rims, you won’t have as many day trippers and tour buses to deal with.
There are some who come for the day at the West Rim from Williams, Peach Springs, or Las Vegas, but the remoteness of the West Rim does cut down on the droves of buses and tour groups that visit.
The North Rim is on the way to exactly nowhere, so it’s always going to be the area of the park most resistant to a mid-day influx of people.
You’ll also want to consider the weather during your visit, as it can have a serious effect on your ability to explore the park. The Grand Canyon gets very, very hot during the summers, so you’ll want to start your hikes extremely early when visiting between May and September.
When completing hikes into the canyon like the Bright Angel Trail or South Kaibab Trail, there is no shade, so you’ll be baking in the sun if you are hiking mid-day.
The winters bring their own set of challenges, as the trails can ice over or have a light covering of snow.
Grand Canyon, Season by Season
In general, I think the best time to visit the Grand Canyon is in late spring (April-early May) and fall (late September-October). The temperatures are at their mildest, but there’s still enough warmth that you won’t have to pack heavy coats and pants.
However, the North Rim is closed until mid-May each year; it is at a much higher elevation than the 2 other areas of the park, so it sees more winter weather and cooler temperatures. Keep that in mind if you’re hoping to see all 3 sections of the park during your visit.
The winter at the South and West Rims still see a steady stream of visitors, many of whom are families on their children’s winter break. You’ll find that everything is up and running as usual during the winter months (especially around the holidays) to accommodate these cold weather visitors.
Things die down a bit on the South and West Rims before spring break hits, at which point the crowds grow until summer vacation is over.
If you do go during the summer to any of the 3 parts of the park, be prepared for long, hot, dry days. You can and will get sunburnt from the elevation and direct sunlight, and your skin will feel dry thanks to the arid climate. Drink more water than you think you need, and ensure that your kids are eating and drinking regularly, too.
Do I need a reservation for visiting Grand Canyon National Park?
No, as of the writing of this post, the Grand Canyon has not implemented a reservation system in the same manner than Arches National Park, Glacier National Park, or many others in the NPS system have.
When visiting the South or North Rims, you simply show up at a time of your choosing during the year, pay the entrance fee, and continue onto your preferred activities.
At the West Rim, you can make a reservation for your activities, but that is not part of the NPS, as it is run by the Havapai tribe, who have their own rules and regulations for accessing the park. They do require reservations if you’ve got specific tours booked, like the whitewater rafting trips that leave from this area of the park. Learn more in their FAQs.
Where to Stay with Kids at the Grand Canyon
Best Family Camping at the Grand Canyon
South Rim
Mather Campground and Trailer Village RV Park are both great options for camping on the South Rim.
Mather Campground is huge—it has over 320 spots! If you’re bringing your RV, you won’t have any hookups at the sites, but you can use the free water, trash receptacles, and dump stations around the park.
Most of the sites do allow generators so you can stay warm or cool depending on your family’s needs.
At Mather Campground in the South Rim
Trailer Village RV Park does have full hookups in about 2/3rds of its 123 sites. While it’s smaller than Mather, it’s the only place in the Grand Canyon Village with full hookups and is big rig accessible.
The campgrounds are next door to one another, and they’re about half a mile from the main section of Grand Canyon Village.
You can walk on the paved rim trail, or you can take the free shuttle that runs throughout the park.
North Rim
There’s just one camping option at the North Rim, the creatively named North Rim Campground.
Here, you’ll find 12 tent sites, none of which have electric or water hookups. If you have a smaller RV, you could also use these, but you will need to be self sufficient with solar power, a full water tank, and propane.
It does have a dump station and potable water station, so you’re not completely boondocking. There are also paid showers and a laundromat on site.
West Rim
There aren’t any campgrounds on the West Rim. If you’d like to camp while seeing the Skywalk and other attractions here, the closest campground is Meadview RV Park and Rentals in Meadview, Arizona, a 40 minute drive from the rim.
Best Family Hotels at the Grand Canyon
South Rim
As I mentioned earlier, the South Rim is going to give your family is most options for accommodations.
There are 7 hotels in the South Rim near the Grand Canyon Village, though I recommend staying in one of the 4 directly on the rim, and even more just outside of the park in Tusayan.
The littlest Camping Kiddo in our room at the Bright Angel Lodge
Those 4 South Rim hotels with direct views of the canyon are Bright Angel Lodge, Thunderbird Lodge, Kachina Lodge, and El Tovar Hotel.
We stayed at Bright Angel Lodge on our first trip to the Grand Canyon, and our room was small but quaint—and the incredible views from the lodge were worth it.
Keep in mind that Bright Angel Lodge has 3 different sections: free-standing cabins, a historic, smaller lodge with shared bathrooms, and a more modern lodge.
We stayed in the historic lodge, which came with two double beds, and an in-room sink and toilet. We had to go down the hall to use the college-dorm-like showers, but that wasn’t too bad for the price.
All sections of the Bright Angel Lodge are in a row with equally amazing access to the South Rim.
I’d recommend Bright Angel Lodge to those traveling with kids since it’s more cost effective than the other on-site hotels and the rooms are quite large. The double room we had included 2 beds and plenty of space to set up our son’s pack and play.
North Rim
There’s only one option if you’d like to stay as close to the North Rim as possible, and that’s going to be the Grand Canyon Lodge, located at the very end of the Grand Canyon Highway.
The lodge offers up both guest rooms in the main building and accommodations in the surrounding cabins. The cabins come in a variety of sizes (up to 6 guests), which makes these my preferred choice for families at the North Rim.
The cabins’ rustic wooden interiors and simple furniture remind me a lot of the Colter Bay cabins at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, which is also an excellent choice for families.
The lodge’s main building rooms are essentially what you’d find at a standard Holiday Inn, though the decor is a bit more themed to the surroundings.
West Rim
There are cabins available within the Grand Canyon West Rim area, which is as close as you can get to the Skywalk.
When you reserve a cabin, you’ll get 2 admission tickets included in your reservation, which may help keep overall trip costs down. These wooden cabins are newer than those at the North Rim, but they still retain some of the rustic charm.
They fit up to 6 guests, which is helpful for families with 2-4 kids in tow.
Best Things to Do in Grand Canyon National Park with Kids
It’s not just a hole in the ground! The Grand Canyon is an incredible place for a family vacation that your kids will never forget.
Whether you’re spending just one day in Grand Canyon or you’re planning a full 7 day itinerary, here are a few things that your kids are sure to love.
NOTE: If this is your first trip to a national park, you’ll want to read through my comprehensive guide to the U.S. National Parks for beginners, which explains in detail everything from how the Junior Rangers program works to how to nab accommodations in the parks.
Scenic Drives
No matter which section of the park you find yourself in, there’s a scenic drive waiting for you and your family.
The drive into the park from Williams, Arizona, to the South Rim is a treat before you even get into the park boundaries. You’ll see rolling hills, wide open desert landscapes with mesas, and evergreen forests at different points along the drive.
Desert View Drive, which runs east-west along the South Rim, is the most well known of scenic drives in the Grand Canyon, and for good reason.
This scenic drive runs from the entrance at the east end of the park to the Grand Canyon Village hotels and shops about 30 miles away. Along the way, you and your family can get out and explore the Desert View Watchtower, Tusayan Ruins, and multiple viewpoints.
Over on the North Rim, Grand Canyon Highway is a 43 mile stretch of road that runs north-south from Jacob Lake to the North Rim edge. You’ll pass rolling meadows and stands of pine, junipers, and oak trees before getting to the North Rim area.
Dive more deeply into what you’re seeing and doing in the park with the Grand Canyon National Park tour on the GuideAlong App.
This app is our go-to when visiting national parks as the guide plays automatically based on your GPS location and doesn’t require a cell signal once the tour is downloaded to your phone.
You’ll get information on the park’s history, geology, wildlife, and more.
Since we can start and stop the tour as much as we’d like, it’s great for traveling with kids.
It’s like having a tour guide in your car with you—but at an extremely reasonable price.
Junior Ranger program
This program is free for kids of all ages, and it will have your entire family learning about the natural wonders of the Grand Canyon in a fun, accessible way.
Our daughter with her newly earned Junior Ranger badge
My kids adore the U.S. National Parks Junior Ranger programs, and they proudly display the badges they’ve earned on their Junior Ranger vests.
My daughter earned her very first Junior Ranger badge here when she was almost 4, and it’s still in a place of honor on her vest.
If you’ve never done one of these programs before, they’re easy to access.
Simply ask at one of the gift shops for the free printed booklet, and see which activities need to be completed for your child’s age group.
Younger kids usually have to do a handful of fun activities such as coloring, drawing, or completing a scavenger hunt.
Older kids have harder workbook pages that dive into the history, science, geology, and geography of the park.
A ranger program is also required: these are also free, so get a ranger to sign off at the end.
Once you’ve completed your workbook requirements and program, take the filled book back to the visitors center. Here, a park ranger will lead you through the Junior Ranger pledge and you’ll be awarded a wooden badge.
Fossil hunting
A fossil we spotted at the Grand Canyon South Rim
Did you know that the Grand Canyon has fossils everywhere?
It does!
Thanks to an ever-changing landscape that’s been carved by water and wind over millions of years, it’s easy to see evidence of the animals, plants, and invertebrates that have lived here.
While you won’t find dinosaur fossils like you can elsewhere in the surrounding region, the fossils are still interesting for a budding paleontologist.
For the easiest to see fossils, start at the Bright Angel Lodge, and walk along the rim away from the hotels. Carefully look on the ground a few feet to the left and right of the trail to see fossilized shells, invertebrates, and bones.
You won’t be able to take any of your finds home, but the process of finding a few fossils is reward enough.
Learn more about the types of fossils at the Grand Canyon here. Also, check out the daily ranger talks as fossils are one of the topics they cycle through in this series.
Hiking with Kids in the Grand Canyon
PIN ME!
If you’re traveling with babies, toddlers, or less than enthusiastic hikers, there are still some amazing, short, easy hikes at the Grand Canyon.
Take the shuttle from the Grand Canyon Village over to Yavapai Geology Museum, where you can find the start of the Trail of Time.
This is a flat, paved, half-mile walk along the rim with interpretive signs detailing the different eras of the canyon.
Near the trailhead of the Bright Angel Trail
The Trail of Time is great for learners of all ages as it has different passages for kids and adults.
The first leg of the Bright Angel Trail is fairly easy and holds plenty of interesting sites for kids of all ages.
From the trailhead right next to the Bright Angel Lodge to the aptly named Mile-and-a-Half Resthouse is 1.6 miles.
While the trail is well marked and maintained, it does lose about 1000 feet in elevation over that mile and a half. Keep that in mind for the return trip, which is nearly all uphill.
The Greenway Trail runs along the rim for 14 miles on the South Rim. The paved, even surface makes it great for hikers or bikers.
Do a little of the Greenway Trail and take the shuttle back to your camper or hotel, or do the entire thing!
The first leg of the South Kaibab Trail is another good introduction to the park’s beauty and vastness.
While kids won’t be able to tackle the entire 14 mile round trip, they will probably do well on the 1.5 mile trek from the trailhead to Cedar Ridge (and the return 1.5 mile).
This portion of the South Kaibab Trail has about the same elevation change than the Bright Angel Trail’s first leg, and equally amazing views as you descend into the canyon.
Whichever trail you plan to tackle, remember to pack lots of water and sunscreen.
Plus, always have on proper hiking footwear (closed toed/closed heel is best), even on young children.
While flip flops might seem like a great idea on a sunny day, your feet will not be doing you any favors after a few hundred feet on an uneven trail.
Keep in mind, too, that the Grand Canyon gets very hot in the peak of summer, and, the landscape being what it is, you’re often hiking without any direct shade. Plan hikes for early in the morning to avoid potential heat-related issues.
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Ranger talks and programs
The rangers at the Grand Canyon are incredible, and they make every program fun and accessible.
During the winter months, ranger talks are held once a day, usually in the mid-afternoon (around 3 PM—ask at the visitors centers for exact times).
During the late spring, summer, and early fall—the peak visitation times—you’ll find more frequent ranger tours, with options in the mid-morning, mid-afternoon, and evenings.
You don’t need reservations, nor do you need to sign up for these. Just show up, and enjoy!
They’re also free, which makes them even better.
Skywalk
The Skywalk at the Grand Canyon West Rim
This West Rim attraction isn’t for the faint of heart, but if you and your kids are looking for a unique way to experience the Grand Canyon, don’t miss out on this.
Built in 2003, this circular foot bridge hangs off the side of the canyon wall, and the floor of the bridge is clear glass. You’ll be able to see down to the canyon floor, more than 4,000 feet below you!
It provides an excellent way for you to truly appreciate how deep the canyon is.
Historic Train Tour
The Grand Canyon Railway passenger cars
You will NOT want to miss this amazing experience if you have a transportation-obsessed kid!
Hop aboard the 1950s vintage trains for an exciting day trip to Williams, Arizona.
On the way, your train car will get up close and personal with some Wild West characters as you watch a gunfight outside of the windows.
You’ll also see plenty of amazing wildlife through the huge glass windows.
After being serenaded by roaming musicians, it will be time to explore Williams!
For those looking for an easy day trip to the South Rim, this is an excellent choice for families with little kids. The train ride is engaging at nearly every turn, and you won’t need to hear “are we there yet?!” for the hundredth time.
Plus it allows you to skip the hassle that is parking at the South Rim during the summer.
Book WAY ahead since this is a very popular choice for families visiting the Grand Canyon.
Native American Demonstrations
Dance performance as part of Native American Heritage Month at Grand Canyon | source
These free programs occur daily and introduce visitors to a variety of crafts, customs, and experiences of the Zuni, Navajo, Hopi, Havasupai, and other people who’ve long called this area home.
On any given day, you might learn about a traditional musical instrument, learn how to craft jewelry, experience a centuries-old dance routine, watch a painter work, or see the process of making pottery.
Depending on the time of year, the demonstrations are either near the Desert View Watchtower or at the Grand Canyon Village Visitors Center. (Check with the rangers at the visitors center at the start of your trip.)
There are also annual demonstrations during Native American Heritage Month, with dance performances, art and pottery sales, and much more.
Over at the West Rim, you can share in the Hualapai tribe’s traditions through their daily song and dance performances at the stage at Eagle Point. The admissions ticket at Grand Canyon West also lets you into the Native American Village, where you can learn more about their history and culture.
The Grand Canyon is just one of the many incredible stops on our Monument Valley to Petrified Forest road trip and the ultimate Utah to Arizona road trip itinerary!
Trail rides
My mom and dad with their horses at the Grand Canyon
If you want to see the Grand Canyon and surrounding area from a new perspective, try one of the mule or horse trips available.
The mule rides on the South Rim of the canyon are available for kids 9 and up.
These very gentle mules take families down into the canyon and then back up again over the course of a few hours.
This is an excellent way to go deeply into the Grand Canyon without having to hike!
Apache Ranch provides horse rides for kids and adults, no experience necessary. This outfitter is located just outside of the Grand Canyon National Park, and the horse rides take visitors through the Kaibab National Forest.
This is an excellent way to show kids how greatly the terrain in this area varies.
If you have older children, absolutely do the overnight Phantom Ranch mule trip!
The age requirement on this trip is 9 and older, but kids have to be comfortable riding a mule for the 5.5 hour (10 mile) descent to the bottom of the canyon.
If they’re able to do that, they will stay overnight at the famed Phantom Ranch, where you’ll find dormitories and individual cabins.
You’ll also be treated to a huge dinner at the ranch, which will taste all the better after being in a saddle all day!
Explore more itinerary ideas with my guide to 7 days in Grand Canyon from Las Vegas.
Tips for Visiting Grand Canyon National Park with Kids
The Grand Canyon is gorgeous, but there aren’t any safety rails.
Watch your kids all of the time.
For better or for worse, most of the rim trails around the Grand Canyon do not have any fencing or barriers.
That means that there’s nothing stopping an adventurous kid from falling over the side. Sometimes, it’s that one step too far backwards, and sometimes, it’s because they leaned over a little too much.
But, sadly, people of all ages—including this young teen—fall into the canyon each year with often tragic results. While the young man in that story survived to make a full recovery, most who fall into the canyon aren’t that lucky.
Making matters more difficult is that the areas around the overlooks are often dirt, and many are slightly sloped, which can create a heart-dropping scenario for parents with little kids.
The popular trails that descend into the canyon are also not bordered by anything, so ensuring that kids aren’t walking right on the edge is important.
Keep your kids close anytime they’re near the rim or on a canyon trail, and talk about how calm, deliberate behavior is necessary in these places.
Check the weather.
The weather plays a major part in your time at the Grand Canyon, regardless of the time of year you’re visiting.
If you’re visiting in the winter, you might get days of cool, sunny conditions, only to be followed by a day or two of snow.
If you’re visiting in the summer, you can have a sudden summer thunderstorm crop up, which is quite dangerous if you’re on an exposed rim trail.
And, it’s always important to remember that you’re in the desert, and the dry climate and higher elevation here can be a combination for dehydration, headaches, and fatigue. Be sure to consistently drink water.
Plan ahead.
Since the Grand Canyon is such a popular location for family vacations, you don’t want to wait until the last minute to book everything.
I’d suggest researching and booking your hotels 9-12 months in advance, especially if you’re planning to stay in one of the South Rim hotels. While there are 7 in this area of the park, these hotels are the first thing to fill up each year.
If you’re planning to do a mule ride down to Phantom Ranch, ride the train from Williams, visit the Skywalk, or another highly sought after activity, I would book those as early as possible, too. These are especially popular on weekends and during school holidays.
Don’t underestimate the hike back up.
The Grand Canyon is unique in that all of its hikes have the easiest section first, followed by an absolute slog back up to the rim.
Many of the rescues that have to be done in the canyon each year are from hikers who felt great going down into the canyon, only to realize how tired they were on the way back up.
Add to this situation the fact that the majority of the canyon trails are completely uncovered and you have a recipe for some very dehydrated, very weak hikers.
Don’t attempt to take your family down to the bottom of the canyon unless you are very, very sure of their ability to hike elevation changes of up to 4400 feet.
When in doubt, pick a short piece of the trail down into the canyon, and be prepared to turn around. A mile hiking steadily back up to the rim with a kid in tow and in full sun is exhausting.
Have the right footwear.
The first morning I was in the Grand Canyon, I watched a man happily set off down the Bright Angel Trail into the canyon wearing board shorts and plastic flip flops.
I saw him later that day in one of the restaurants, burnt and wearing different shoes.
I cannot imagine how uncomfortable plastic flip flops (or any flip flops, for that matter) would be hiking up and down one of the canyon trails here. You don’t have any foot support, and the only way to keep your shoes on your feet is to constantly squeeze that hard plastic piece between your toes.
If that’s not the fastest way to sore feet and a blister, I don’t know what is.
Be kind to your feet and legs so you and your family can explore more of the Grand Canyon on your vacation. Wear hiking boots or, at least, hiking sandals with proper arch support and cushioning.
If you’re wearing hiking boots, I recommend adding in a pair of wool socks, which are excellent at temperature regulation and moisture wicking.
Don’t forget that your kids need proper footwear, too! Check out my suggestions of best toddler hiking shoes here and a checklist of best kids hiking gear here.
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