Grand Canyon

Statistics

• Date - 03/15-18/2018
• Elevation - < 7,000'
• Route - Various
• Miles - 31.0
• Elevation Gain - 6,000'
• ACME Mapper - Link
• CalTopo - Link
• Partners - Marvin Blackmore, Mike Krajci

Description

A multi-day backpacking trip to the Grand Canyon

Photos

Grand CanyonGrand CanyonSanta Maria SpringSanta Maria SpringGetting ready to hike down the Cathedral Stairs.Mike and Marvin starting down the Cathedral Stairs.MarvinViewsViewsColorado RiverMonument CreekMarvin's home for the first two nights.James' home for the first two nights.Our day hike down to the Colorado River.Marvin and James hiking down Monument Creek.Granite RapidsColorado RiverMikeMike and MarvinMike and JamesCanyoneeringMarvin, Mike, and James relaxing at camp.Leaving Monument Creek Camp to head to Horn Creek Camp.Cedar Spring Trail JunctionViewsSalt Creek CampViewsHorn Creek CampHorn Creek CampFacilitiesBright Angel TrailLooking up at the south rim.Looking back down after gaining some elevation.We started to encounter some snow at this point.Overcast SkiesBright Angel TrailBright Angel TrailheadThere was plenty of snow at the top of the canyon rim.Celebratory BeverageIndian GardenViews