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Path of the Gods vs Grand Canyon
Path of the Gods
21 positive (100%) · 0 mixed (0%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +100%
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Parent context: From the "scary and exciting" Naples, you can hike Vesuvius or, for a more ambitious day trip, take on the Path of the Gods along the Amalfi Coast. Reply: 100% And that name isn’t even an exaggeration. The first time I did the hike, it was a cloudy day, so at the start of the trail in Bomerano we were completely enveloped in fog. Then, at some point, the mist began to clear, revealing the blue waters and the coastline far below. Everything looked so tiny from our towering vantage point and we truly felt like gods gazing down at the earth from our place among the clouds.
Path of the Gods was awesome though.
If you're into fitness/hiking, POTG was really fun. We did the hike, starting at Agerola and finished in Positano. ... Hike difficulty wasn't too bad, although the hike ends with ~1,800 stairs down into Positano which was quite an experience.
I really enjoyed hiking the loop and starting early around 7-8.
If you aren’t staying over or doing the Path of the Gods hike, floating past on water gets you the picturesque image and the beach club is a more fun way to enjoy the day than fighting hordes of people.
Grand Canyon
36 positive (88%) · 3 mixed (7%) · 2 negative (5%)
Trust + time weighted: +80%
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The Grand Canyon is overwhelmingly regarded as a bucket-list destination that exceeds expectations, with many travelers noting that photos fail to capture its true scale and impact. While it is a staple of Southwest road trips, the consensus is that it requires dedicated time rather than a brief stopover to be fully appreciated.
Pros
- Breathtaking scale that users claim 'pictures do not do justice'
- Well-developed shuttle system makes it accessible even for those without a car
- World-class hiking trails like South Kaibab to Cedar Ridge
- Central location for broader Southwest loops including Zion, Bryce, and Sedona
Cons
- Lack of immediate off-site amenities; affordable lodging often requires driving an hour or more
- Can feel 'crammed' and exhausting if combined with too many other parks in a short window
- Significant driving distances required to reach other regional highlights
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The Grand Canyon is truly awesome.
45 mins at Grand Canyon is… something. 1 full day + two halves is just enough to get a taste of what the park has to offer, unless you just don’t give a shit about that kind of thing.
I’m not impressed by anything, went to the GC 3 years ago and was blown away. Pictures do not do it justice. Very special place
Seems very rushed and crammed. That's a LOT of driving on days 3 and 4, especially after visiting the Grand Canyon on day 3 and then driving 5 hours. I would personally skip Monument Valley and add a day to Sedona and give yourself some breathing room to enjoy the Grand Canyon.
Antelope is extremely cool and absolutely worth the trip, but not at the expense of Grand Canyon.