Grand Canyon

Hiking The Grand Canyon, Rim To Rim
From South To North (Or North to South) In A Day, A Week, Or More
At the top of the S. Kaibab Trail There is SO much one could write about hiking in the Grand Canyon, but I want to focus on hiking rim to rim using the popular "corridor" trails in the central part of the National Park. I usually do my rim to rim trips from south rim to north, so that's the order in which I'll present the information. While it's not responsible to advocate hiking rim to rim in a single day, it's something I've done a number of times. But I've also done...

Hiking the South Bass Trail in Grand Canyon
Backpacking Off Grand Canyon's Beaten Paths
It was August 24th. I had things on my to-do list for the next several days, but I couldn't pass up the invitation from a friend to hike Grand Canyon's South Bass Trail. As a National Park Service volunteer ranger, Sueanne had to check on some archaeological sites in the area, and I was allowed to tag along to keep her company. Neither of us had done this trail, but it turned out to be my favorite Grand Canyon hike yet. As with anywhere else in the National Park, a backcountry permit is requ...

Grand Canyon Hike: South Kaibab Trail - Tonto Trail West - Bright Angel Trail
A Long Dayhike or Perfect Overnight Trip in Grand Canyon National Park
I just did this 13-mile hike for the fourth time, and each time has been different. The same trails change with the seasons, the weather, the company (or lack thereof), and where I happen to look and stop for a rest. This is one of my favorite -- and long -- day-hikes in Grand Canyon, which can be broken up into two days (with a backcountry camping permit), with the climb back to the south rim on the second day, when you're fresh from a good night's sleep at Indian Gardens. Or spend addition...