ᨒ𓂃 Thunder River + Tapeats Creek 𖥧𖤣 2-Day Backpacking Adventure

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This overnight is best suited for experienced, physically fit backpackers, comfortable with a strenuous Grand Canyon descent—and the equally strenuous climb back out. Backcountry permit restrictions keep this to a very small group—participation is limited.

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There are places in the Grand Canyon where water feels almost impossible. Thunder River is one of them.

Starting from Monument Point, we’ll descend the Bill Hall Trail through the Esplanade and Surprise Valley to Thunder River, where rushing water and greenery suddenly interrupt an otherwise dry, exposed Grand Canyon landscape. From there, we’ll continue to Upper Tapeats Camp, roughly 9.2 miles and 4,800 ft below the rim, set up camp near Tapeats Creek, with some time to explore. The next morning, we simply reverse course—9.2 miles & 4,800 ft back up. We’ll get an early start with plenty of daylight for the long climb out. As for that glorious 4,800-ft descent the day before? Yeah... you haven’t gotten away with anything.😏

Two days. One night. ≈18.4 miles. Nearly 4,800 feet into the Grand Canyon—and every one of those feet back out.

Some places you visit. This one you earn.
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Questions? Text Liz at 702-496-2455

Please provide a separate answer to these 2 questions when RSVP'g:
1️⃣. Did you read the entire hike description?
2️⃣. Unless I already have it, what's your cell #?

📉BY THE NUMBERS:

• Trailhead: Bill Hall Trailhead
• Distance: ≈18.4 miles (round trip/out-and-back)
• Strenuosity: ★★★★★
• Elevation change: ≈4,800 ft ↘️ Day 1 ⁞ ≈4,800 ft ↖️ Day 2
• Duration: 2 days / 1 night

🔆OTHER:

• No guests, children/minors, canines, or event crashers, please!
• Must be a VegasHikers member & on the Going list to attend.

ᯓ★ DISCLAIMER:
Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not park rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group. ༺🦋༻