[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by temple5

Skywalk is a similar experience to the Jasper Skywalk. Seems cool but sort of a tourist trap.

Driving from Vegas is an EXTREMELY boring and long drive.

Because the best way to experience the GC is by walking down into it I would highly suggest driving and maybe even staying the night at the hotel on top so you can get a proper experience.

When I was there viewing it from the top was a bit of a let down honestly. It wasnt until I got down into the canyon that you truly realize its scope (its 50 miles across). We hiked it rim to rim so my experience will differ alot from just a day hike down. Start of the day at sunrise it was around 0C at the top and by 1pm it was 50C at the bottom (this was late May).

If you do decide to do a bit of hiking down then up, make sure you bring lots of water.

50 miles? No way.