Day 1- Scouting5/1/11 After making the 8 hour drive from Southern CA, we arrive at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in the early evening. The plan is to scout out the trailhead, parking situation, and food options in preparation for the next day's run. 8 images |
Day 2- The Run5/2/11 The big day. The South Kaibab trail from the South Rim down to the Colorado River and Phantom Ranch. Then the North Kaibab trail up to the North Rim and back down to the river. Then finally the Bright Angel trail back up to the South Rim. 46 miles and over 11,000' of elevation gain. 110 images · 2 videos |
Day 3- Sightseeing5/3/11 A day to recover and just act like tourists. We walk the Rim Trail from Mather Point to Yucapai Point to the El Tover hotel and then drive out to the Watchtower at Desert View. 21 images |