An Adventurous Los Angeles to Grand Canyon Road Trip Itinerary
Check out our itinerary for the perfect road trip from Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon, offering some excellent stops and scenic detours along the way.
Arizona
We may be biased (Arizona’s our home state), but we think Arizona has some of the best hiking, camping and backpacking destinations in the country.
If you’re looking to explore more of Arizona, here are some of our recommendations and top picks of where to roam.
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