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Grand Canyon Hiking, Anybody ? 

By: Zimbler0 in POPE 5 | Recommend this post (3)
Wed, 24 Oct 18 3:30 AM | 86 view(s)
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I made that trek. Twice. North Rim to South Rim.

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Hotel type accommodations at the Grand Canyon Lodge (North Rim.)

Cabins, bunk houses, or camp sites at Phantom Ranch.
(Along with a mess hall with breakfast and dinner.
Sack lunches are available.)

And all kinds of hotels and other facilities at the Grand Canyon Village - South Rim.

Oh yes, two bridges cross the Colorado River in the bottom. There is a very healthy bridge the mules use
to cross the river, and the 'swinging silver' bridge
for hikers.

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Nice walk.
Zim.

P.S. Don't forget to bring lots of water, and drink all of it.




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By: nacl01 in POPE 5
Tue, 23 Oct 18 4:44 PM 		Msg. 11029 of 62138

It is only about 12 miles from the north rim to the south rim. The hike will be somewhat longer, due to switchbacks, etc. But the drive is 213 miles and takes about 4 hours.

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I have never driven from one rim to the other, but I have been on all of these roads at one time or another. There are no mountains in the area but there is a bridge over Marble Canyon. This is the only place you might have a problem with heights.

The North Rim is heavily forested, reminds me of driving through Yosemite or Yellowstone. As you drive east it becomes drier and more barren. You pass the Vermilion Cliffs and part of the Painted Desert. It is isolated and you need to plan your stops. Some people don't like this type of scenery, but I find it beautiful.

I have never been to Rustler's Rooste. We used to live closer to that part of town and went to a nearby restaurant called Top of the Rock. We only went there for anniversary or birthday dinners.

I did see your post last evening but thought I would wait until morning when I could focus on a proper reply.

nacl

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