| when | Trip Report : October 9, 2021 | ||
| Trip Report : October 26, 2013 | |||
| Trip Report : October 18, 2003 | |||
| Trip Report : October 5, 2000 | |||
| Trip Report : October 10-14, 1998 | |||
| Trip Report : April 8-12, 1998 | |||
| Trip Report : October 18-21, 1997 | |||
| Trip Report : February 22, 1997 | |||
| where | Grand Canyon National Park | ||
| the hike |
This will be a day trip on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. We will drive up to the canyon on Friday evening after inner basin hike. On Saturday morning we will drive to the trailhead and hike down the Bright Angel Trail, making rest stops along the way at 1.5 Mile Resthouse, 3 Mile Resthouse, and finally Indian Garden before making our way out to Plateau Point overlooking the Colorado River, 1,260 feet below the point. The club last did this hike in October, 2013 so this venture will mark the 8 year anniversary of that trip. This hike will not only be a tough and challenging workout hike, but also a great introductory hike deep into the Grand Canyon for those who have never experienced it before. This is a hike you will not soon forget and may even whet your appetite for a full backpacking trip later.
Water is available year around at Indian Garden, which is 4.6 miles from the trailhead, but may or may not be available at the two rest houses depending on freezing conditions at night. Typically by late October water to one or both rest houses will be shut off, so we each need to bring enough storage capacity with us to carry enough water to last from Indian Garden to the Rim, a hike that takes most people from 3 to 4 hours. So plan on taking plenty of water and plenty of food to snack on, especially for the hike back out where we will be burning up to 500 calories per hour. Restroom facilities are available at the trailhead, the 1.5 Mile Resthouse, and Indian Garden, but not at the 3 Mile Resthouse or Plateau Point. On Sunday morning we will drive back home. Required: • Sturdy hiking boots • At least 3 liters of water • Hiking poles • Rain poncho • Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: • Lunch or snacks • Camera |
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| distance | 13.3 miles | ||
| time | 7-8 hours | ||
| EC | -+3,120' elevation change. Down, then up. | ||
| elevations | 6,860 feet at Bright Angel Trailhead. 3,740 feet at Plateau Point. | ||
| type | round trip | ||
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| on trail | 100% — Bright Angel Trail, Plateau Point Trail | ||
| rating | "A" Rate yourself as a hiker. | ||
| dogs allowed | no | ||
| cost | $25 per Private Vehicle for seven days, unless you have a Senior Pass. Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5/non-member. | ||
| weather | Grand Canyon Village | ||
| meet | 5:20 AM at Bright Angel Trailhead | ||
| drive | Head north on I-17 to Flagstaff. We then take Highway 180 out of Flagstaff to its junction with Highway 64 which will take us to the South Rim of the canyon. |
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