Grand Canyon Hike

Wow! What an incredible hike. The views down the South Kaibab trail were wonderful. The first part of the hike there were a fair amount of people but eventually, those thinned out after passing Cedar Ridge.

No problems going down and even though I took my time, I still arrived at Phantom Ranch in about 4 1/2 hours. I stopped several places along the way to take photos and just absorb my surroundings. Being in the Canyon is impossible to describe and it has a feeling about it that is energizing.

Phantom Ranch was fun and I ended up having a beer with several guys from a raft trip. They were celebrating the 50th birthday of one of their friends and having a great time. I did walk part way into the river but the water was cold (50's) so I only ended up getting wet to just above my knees.

Dinner was great at Phantom Ranch and I met some great people from all over the country. The bunkhouse I stayed in over night was comfortable but noisy from everyone snoring but it was more comfortable than a tent I'm sure. Breakfast was awesome and the hike out in the morning was spectacular as the sun rose and cast shadows in the canyon.

The hike up the Bright Angel trail was pretty awesome especially between Phantom Ranch and Indian Garden. After that, it got steeper and more crowded. I especially like the Devils Corkscrew area. I took my time but next time I'd like to spend even more time taking it all in. My hike out was around 5 hours. A trip I will never forget!