Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Hike in One Day
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Date: 2020-08-21
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Suzanne
I did the hike from South Rim down to Phantom Ranch in one day. Up early a. m. like you and on the trail by 4: 00a. m. to beat the heat that awaits at the bottom of the trail.
Got to the bottom around noon and walked along the river for a bit looking for a place to cross the river to Phantom Ranch. Wow, reality hit! Walking in sandy conditions and finding it very difficult. Thought as in the cowboy movies that I'd witnessed in earlier days they would find me face down in the sand inches from the water that I so wanted to reach. Alas I obviously made it with encouragement from other passers by and like the young men in this video savored the moments of feet in cold water. Was slightly envious of those who did the trail by mule but end of day they were hurting just as much as I was next AM when they could barely walk to the bath house at Phantom Ranch. I would not trade my experience for anything in the world. enjoyed a week on the river shooting rapids, camping on the river banks and scenery that is not to be believed. To all you adventurers. ENJOY!
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I did the hike from South Rim down to Phantom Ranch in one day. Up early a. m. like you and on the trail by 4: 00a. m. to beat the heat that awaits at the bottom of the trail.
Got to the bottom around noon and walked along the river for a bit looking for a place to cross the river to Phantom Ranch. Wow, reality hit! Walking in sandy conditions and finding it very difficult. Thought as in the cowboy movies that I'd witnessed in earlier days they would find me face down in the sand inches from the water that I so wanted to reach. Alas I obviously made it with encouragement from other passers by and like the young men in this video savored the moments of feet in cold water. Was slightly envious of those who did the trail by mule but end of day they were hurting just as much as I was next AM when they could barely walk to the bath house at Phantom Ranch. I would not trade my experience for anything in the world. enjoyed a week on the river shooting rapids, camping on the river banks and scenery that is not to be believed. To all you adventurers. ENJOY!
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Robert
Loved this video. I've hiked the Canyon 4 times in my life. First time at 22; the last time at almost 60! Some of your comments made me LOL! as I sit here in my EZ chair watching the video. But I said those same comments during my hikes, too, and I wasn't LOL'ing at the time- THAT'S FOR SURE! It is one of the hardest things you can do and it is one of the most exhilarating things you can do, all at the same time. I'm 63 now and I'm not done yet! I will be back. We did the Ribbon Falls section and Plateau Point! SPECTACULAR VIEW OF THE COLORADO! The last rim to rim hike we did over 2 days. My then early 20's sons asked why we were doing this hike over 2 days? Most people they spoke to during the hike were doing 3 to 4 days. I told them the last time I did it, I did it in 2 days. He snapped back THE LAST TIME YOU DID THIS YOU WERE OUR AGE! I just responded and your point is? (He wasn't wrong)
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Loved this video. I've hiked the Canyon 4 times in my life. First time at 22; the last time at almost 60! Some of your comments made me LOL! as I sit here in my EZ chair watching the video. But I said those same comments during my hikes, too, and I wasn't LOL'ing at the time- THAT'S FOR SURE! It is one of the hardest things you can do and it is one of the most exhilarating things you can do, all at the same time. I'm 63 now and I'm not done yet! I will be back. We did the Ribbon Falls section and Plateau Point! SPECTACULAR VIEW OF THE COLORADO! The last rim to rim hike we did over 2 days. My then early 20's sons asked why we were doing this hike over 2 days? Most people they spoke to during the hike were doing 3 to 4 days. I told them the last time I did it, I did it in 2 days. He snapped back THE LAST TIME YOU DID THIS YOU WERE OUR AGE! I just responded and your point is? (He wasn't wrong)
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Sapwolf
I hiked from the top down to the river from the west end and then out on the east end on the same south side. However, I estimated it was easily over twenty two miles and a huge descent and back up. Outside of climbing to the top of Mt. Shasta two day, this was my favorite and toughest day hike ever. Thank GOD I was able to refill my bottles with filtered water at the river at the bottom as there was a bathroom and normal tap. My legs were mush when I finally hiked another three miles to my tent in one of the campgrounds. Coming out, the first third was lighting storm and light rain right above me, then intense sun/heat, then very high spooky winds coming up that last third. I of course can't do that at my age now. There are so many great hiking places in the USA. I would need ten life-times to visit them all.
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I hiked from the top down to the river from the west end and then out on the east end on the same south side. However, I estimated it was easily over twenty two miles and a huge descent and back up. Outside of climbing to the top of Mt. Shasta two day, this was my favorite and toughest day hike ever. Thank GOD I was able to refill my bottles with filtered water at the river at the bottom as there was a bathroom and normal tap. My legs were mush when I finally hiked another three miles to my tent in one of the campgrounds. Coming out, the first third was lighting storm and light rain right above me, then intense sun/heat, then very high spooky winds coming up that last third. I of course can't do that at my age now. There are so many great hiking places in the USA. I would need ten life-times to visit them all.
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SongbirdGLS
Of all the videos I've watched tonight, this is my favorite. Took my grandson to Palo Duro Canyon in TX while on a 10 day, 2000 mile road trip from TN to see my Marine son in Yuma, AZ and then head to different parts of California. What a blast! I drove the whole way there and back, since my companion was only 7-1/2. We stayed in a couple of hotels along the way there and back. Palo Duro is a mini version of the Grand Canyon and it was spectacular. Next on the Bucket List is to go to the real Grand Canyon and this gave me some ideas!
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Of all the videos I've watched tonight, this is my favorite. Took my grandson to Palo Duro Canyon in TX while on a 10 day, 2000 mile road trip from TN to see my Marine son in Yuma, AZ and then head to different parts of California. What a blast! I drove the whole way there and back, since my companion was only 7-1/2. We stayed in a couple of hotels along the way there and back. Palo Duro is a mini version of the Grand Canyon and it was spectacular. Next on the Bucket List is to go to the real Grand Canyon and this gave me some ideas!
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sandra
I always meant to do this hike, but never could take off work as a young person. Then as an old person I developed arthritis in my back, ankles and knees. It progressed fast and so I
couldn't do this hike at all. Now that Iam quarantining indoors, I am taking all the hikes I always wanted to do on You Tube. Thank you so much for doing these and taking me along.
I've done some fabulous hikes in my day, but these are the ones I missed. I'm also scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef and free diving. Much appreciated!
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I always meant to do this hike, but never could take off work as a young person. Then as an old person I developed arthritis in my back, ankles and knees. It progressed fast and so I
couldn't do this hike at all. Now that Iam quarantining indoors, I am taking all the hikes I always wanted to do on You Tube. Thank you so much for doing these and taking me along.
I've done some fabulous hikes in my day, but these are the ones I missed. I'm also scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef and free diving. Much appreciated!
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Jim
Great video; did it for my 70th birthday; 10/13/2017 five hour shuttle to North Rim Lodge (North Rim lodge closed for season on 10/14. 10/14/2017 6AM 2 mi shuttle Lodge to North Kaibab trailhead (cold, 40 degrees); dusty (wear long pants); slow pace; 1: 30-3PM lunch at Ribbon Falls; temp perfect in upper 70's F; 6PM arrive at Phantom; dinner 6: 30PM; two nights at Phantom Ranch; ; hiked out 10/16, 5: 30 breakfast; to South Rim; temps still in upper 70's; arrived 5PM; dinner at El Tovar and overnight in Lodge.
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Great video; did it for my 70th birthday; 10/13/2017 five hour shuttle to North Rim Lodge (North Rim lodge closed for season on 10/14. 10/14/2017 6AM 2 mi shuttle Lodge to North Kaibab trailhead (cold, 40 degrees); dusty (wear long pants); slow pace; 1: 30-3PM lunch at Ribbon Falls; temp perfect in upper 70's F; 6PM arrive at Phantom; dinner 6: 30PM; two nights at Phantom Ranch; ; hiked out 10/16, 5: 30 breakfast; to South Rim; temps still in upper 70's; arrived 5PM; dinner at El Tovar and overnight in Lodge.
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Randall
You are a braver man than I. I was traveling by backpack in 1971 before leaving for the Air Force from Wisconsin in September of that year. I saw the South Rim for the first time and was thinking over options for the return trip. I considered taking the short cut across the canyon but read the warnings and decided (wisely) that I was not up to the trek. Thank you for allowing me to vicariously taking the trip with you. By the way, you confirmed to me that I was right.
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You are a braver man than I. I was traveling by backpack in 1971 before leaving for the Air Force from Wisconsin in September of that year. I saw the South Rim for the first time and was thinking over options for the return trip. I considered taking the short cut across the canyon but read the warnings and decided (wisely) that I was not up to the trek. Thank you for allowing me to vicariously taking the trip with you. By the way, you confirmed to me that I was right.
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mark
Just want to say a huge Thank You for this video. I was at the South Rim about 2 years ago looking across to the North Rim and stood in awe. I wish I could have just walked a couple of miles into the canyon on that day as I visited Bright Angel Lodge, but with being on a day trip from Las Vegas I just didn't have the time. You have made me, a man from Wales, in the UK a very happy individual showing me exactly what it's like at the bottom. Cheers.
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Just want to say a huge Thank You for this video. I was at the South Rim about 2 years ago looking across to the North Rim and stood in awe. I wish I could have just walked a couple of miles into the canyon on that day as I visited Bright Angel Lodge, but with being on a day trip from Las Vegas I just didn't have the time. You have made me, a man from Wales, in the UK a very happy individual showing me exactly what it's like at the bottom. Cheers.
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kckcmctcrc
Recommendation for anyone doing this hike. Take your time and spread the hike out over at least 3 days. Not because of the difficulty but rather you'll have more time to see and explore the canyon. We stayed one night on the North K trail and then two nights at the Phantom Ranch. This is one of the greatest hikes on earth, enjoy it.
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Recommendation for anyone doing this hike. Take your time and spread the hike out over at least 3 days. Not because of the difficulty but rather you'll have more time to see and explore the canyon. We stayed one night on the North K trail and then two nights at the Phantom Ranch. This is one of the greatest hikes on earth, enjoy it.
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Al
Awsum clip. The grand Canyon is a long way from Australia and halfway down the bucket list. I was happy watching this clip and seeing the grand Canyon through your camera for the time being. I was also surprised to See how lush the vegetation is in sum sheltered parts of the Canyon. Kudos for the effort of completing that hike in one day
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Awsum clip. The grand Canyon is a long way from Australia and halfway down the bucket list. I was happy watching this clip and seeing the grand Canyon through your camera for the time being. I was also surprised to See how lush the vegetation is in sum sheltered parts of the Canyon. Kudos for the effort of completing that hike in one day
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