Is The Phantom Ranch worth it?


Is The Phantom Ranch worth it? Amazing experience! this was a trip of a life time and we couldn't ask for better food or service or scenery. Rangers talks were very entertaining and educational.


How hard is it to get a reservation at Phantom Ranch?

Phantom Ranch is such an in-demand experience that Xanterra normally requires 14 months' advance notice. And since there's so little space available, people must enter a lottery to get a chance at a reservation.


Is the mule ride to Phantom Ranch worth it?

Be prepared- this is not a simple hop on and ride trip. This is a difficult ride and can test your nerves as your mule rounds the bend and tests your fear factor. We did the overnight to the Ranch and I can say it is a wonderful once in a lifetime trip that you will treasure.


What is the most difficult Grand Canyon trail?

The Grand Canyon's Most Difficult Named Trail Much of the Nankoweap Trail skirts cliffs that are hundreds of feet high.


Which Yellowstone entrance is most crowded?

West Yellowstone Entrance The West Entrance is the park's busiest and most popular entrance, and it's also the second-closest to Bozeman International Airport, taking roughly two hours to drive to the West Entrance.


What national park has the scariest hike?

Half Dome, Yosemite National Park From the moment you lay eyes on the last 400 feet of the Half Dome hike, you'll understand why it's considered one of the most dangerous hikes in America.


What is the hardest hike in the United States?

The Seven Hardest Hikes in the US, Ranked
  • The Maze. ...
  • South Kaibab Trail/Bright Angel Trail. ...
  • Kalalau Trail. ...
  • Mist Trail—Half Dome. ...
  • Presidential Traverse. ...
  • Huckleberry Mountain. ...
  • Barr Trail.


What is the hardest national scenic trail?

Continental Divide Trail Arguably the most challenging thru-hike of the National Scenic Trails, it traverses five states, ranges from 4,000 to 14,000-feet in elevation, and passes through alpine tundra, broad glacial valleys, craggy mountain peaks, and desolate desert landscapes.