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Re: Grand Canyon Hiking, Anybody ?

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Decomposed > How long was it - in both time and miles?

I took two days.
One day to go from the North Rim to Phantom Ranch -
about 14 miles. As I recall, I started after daybreak
(and a good breakfast) and was there mid afternoon.
But I also stopped regularly to take off my boots and
change my socks and rest my feet. First year I was
dizzy and had blisters when I reached Phantom Ranch.
Didn't drink enough water.

Second day was Phantom Ranch to the South Rim. I think
eight or ten miles - depending on which trail one takes.
(The shorter trail is steeper - and I believe it was
the Kaibab Trail which does not go through Indian
Gardens.)

I can't stress this enough. Carry two quarts of water,
drink it. And every time you find what looks like
drinkable water, drink more and refill.

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http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/SouthKaibabTrail.pdf

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Trail Condition: Maintained dirt trail. Steep. Well defined. Very little shade on trail, mostly from canyon walls and dependent on time of day. Give uphill hikers the right of way. Upper portion of trail may be extremely icy in winter or early spring.
Directions to Trailhead: Located on the South Rim, access to trailhead is by shuttle bus only, NO private vehicles allowed. Trail begins south of Yaki Point on Yaki Point Road.
Trailhead Elevation: 7,260 feet.
Services: Randomly patrolled by rangers. Water available year-round at trailhead.

Note: NO water along trail. There will be mules on this trail.

The South Kaibab Trail offers wonderful views all along the trail making it very easy to lose track of how far down you have hiked. Additionally, the steepness of the trail is very misleading on the way down. Plan on taking twice as long to hike up as it took to hike down. Cedar Ridge has great views and is an ideal day hike. There are restrooms at Cedar Ridge.

Everyone needs to carry water!

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Re: Grand Canyon Hiking, Anybody ?
By: Decomposed
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Wed, 24 Oct 18 4:18 AM
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Zimbler0:

Re: “I made that trek. Twice. North Rim to South Rim.”

How long was it - in both time and miles?


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