Saturday May 3, 1997
South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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Seattle (-8):18:01
South Rim (-7):19:01
South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ :
Latitude:36° 6' 21" North
Longitude:112° 5' 41" West
From Seattle:1046 miles
Altitude:2464 feet
Lodging:Hotel - Phantom Ranch, at the bottom of the Grand Canyon
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Today's Travel:
Country:US
Region:AZ
Linear:15 miles
Weather:Sunny
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Available Photos:
All photo images © 1997-2000 Anthony Jones
Images may not be used without prior written approval.
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Subject:The Trailhead
Location:South Kaibab Trailhead, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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Subject:View from below rim
Location:South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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Subject:View #2 from below rim
Location:South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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Subject:First glimpse of the Colorado
Location:Just below the start of the Supai formation, South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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Subject:The River
Location:South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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Subject:Out buildings of Phantom Ranch
Location:Panorama Point, South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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Subject:North Rim
Location:Panorama Point, South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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Subject:The Black Bridge (Almost There!)
Location:South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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Subject:The Black Bridge and the Tunnel
Location:South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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Subject:The Tunnel #1
Location:South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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Subject:The Tunnel #2
Location:South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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Subject:Home for the night
Location:Phantom Ranch #9
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Trip to Date:
Day:23
Linear Dist:2123
Countries Visited:1
Regions Visited:6
Nights in Hotels:3
Nights with Friends / Family:14
Nights Camping:6
Beers:77
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Entry:
I got up early (~7) and drove the 35 miles to the park headquarters to ask about cancellations. The gave me the Bright Angel Lodge number, I called and they had one bunk open. I was going to the bottom!

I got a late start (surprise), and didn't get on the trail until 11:40a (The park advises against hiking in the canyon between 10a and 4p). I pushed pretty hard, stopping only for photos and water, and made the 7.5 mi. in just under 3 hours. There was over a mile of decent, let's just say I'm very happy with my boots. It was very hot, 90+ at the bottom. First thing I got a beer at the canteen (also the dinning hall, office, and post office). That Coors was one of the best tasting beers ever. I was staying in the co-ed dorms (cabin #9). There were ten of us in this very small room. I got to take my first hot shower since Wednesday, I can't believe I had to hike to the bottom of the canyon for it, but it was worth it.

The stars from the bottom were amazing, the stars were so bright, and the cliffs so black. Everyone should try to get down there...

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