2020-Oct: AZ-South Rim Grand Canyon Scenic Hikes (Level 2/Moderate)
Details
Day 2: Let's have a "grand" experience of viewing Oct sky full stars/meteor shower and being at/hiking the Grand Canyon South Rim. Fall Foliage is in the North Rim!
***Please see the main post of the full trip AZ Fall Foliage and Grand Canyon: North-South Rims Scenic Hikes for more info https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/272389235/
General Rating/Difficulty: Level 2 (Moderate) for distance, elevation, speed and weather condition. Click on RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) for more about difficulty hiking levels
Distance: 5+ miles RT.
Grand Canyon Trail Map (http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/corridor_map.pdf)
South Rim Map (http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/upload/SRfall2014_guidemap.pdf)
Elevation loss/gain: 1500+ft.
Duration: 5-8 hours . Morning Hikes: 6 AM - 10 AM -- Late Afternoon Hike: 4 - 7 PM
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South Kaibab Trail (http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/SouthKaibabTrail.pdf) (Steep) The South Kaibab Trail begins south of Yaki Point on Yaki Point Road. Access to the trailhead is by shuttle bus (Kaibab Trail Route). Offers day hikes that range in distance up to 6 miles (round trip). Best views for a relatively short hike. Steep trail, no water, little shade. Water available seasonally at the trailhead. Highly recommend to hike with the group in the morning for 6 miles RT to Cedar Ridge (about 4 hours)
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Bright Angel Trail (http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/BrightAngelTrail.pdf): The Bright Angel Trail begins just west of Bright Angel Lodge and offers day hikes that range in distance up to 12 miles (round trip). Some shade. Seasonal water subject to pipeline breaks. Check at the Visitor Center or Backcountry Information Center for water status. Highly recommend to hike with the group in the afternoon around 3 PM for 3 miles RT to Mile and a Half Rest House or max to Three Mile Rest House (6 miles RT in 3-4 hours)
There are many View Points on the Rim trail that the shuttle can take you to one or another. Take your time and enjoy your sightseeing there!
Please read:
Past trips:
Oct 2016: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/27335974/454960432/
April 2012 http://hikingoc.blogspot.com/2012/03/grand-canyon-in-3-days-version-1.html
Day Hikes of Grand Canyon North Rim Trails http://hikingoc.blogspot.com/2012/04/day-hikes-of-grand-canyon-south-rim.html for additional information
Read here to find out your hiking levels: What is the difference between skill levels? (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/10328308)
***Transportation: The drive is at least 8 hours one way from Orange County. We'll help arranged lodging and transportation
What to bring: 10 hiking Essentials (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234), wear hiking clothes (loose shorts/pants), swiming clothes, hiking boots or shoes, sandals, hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, food, etc
Weather in Grand Canyon: http://www.grandcanyonhiker.com/planners/weather/index.shtml
Hiking trails in Grand Canyon: http://www.thecanyon.com/webpage.php/swmc/webpages/hikingguide
Day Hikes Grand Canyon National Park: http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/day-hiking.htm
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