2020-Oct: AZ-North Rim Grand Canyon Fall Foliage (Level 2 / Moderate)

Day 3: Let's have a "grand" experience both Rims Grand Canyon. Hope to view October Orionid Meteor Shower and Fall Foliage in the North Rim while hiking Grand Canyon.
***Please see the main post 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/your choice up to 10 miles RT. North Rim Map (http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/North-Rim-Map.pdf) and Grand Canyon Trail Map (http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/corridor_map.pdf)

Elevation loss/gain: 500 - 1500ft

Duration: 4+ hours .

Please read "Grand Canyon South Rim with HikingOC in April 2012 (http://hikingoc.blogspot.com/2012/03/grand-canyon-in-3-days-version-1.html)" and "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 will 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 and camping gears.

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

North Rim Map: http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/North-Rim-Map.pdf

Day Hikes Grand Canyon National Park: http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/day-hiking.htm

Inside the Canyon: http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm

REMINDERS:

By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings > YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS. > YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, mountain lions, coyotes, snake bites or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***