Hike/Event Location: Grand Canyon AZ
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Meeting Time: 8:00 AM
Max # People: 9
Hike Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Hike Difficulty Level:
Very Strenuous
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Kick off the Summer Hiking Season with one of America’s most iconic & scenic hikes- The Grand Canyon “Rim to Rim”!
Our adventure will begin with an evening in fabulous Las Vegas. The next morning, we will drive to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to enjoy the views & stay overnight. Then, we will day hike from the South Rim to the North Rim (21 miles with 6200 foot elevation gain), take a rest day to explore the North Rim, and then day hike back to the South Rim (25 miles with 5600 foot elevation gain). The hikes will be very strenuous and hikers may encounter high temps of 100F+ in the inner canyon with minimal shade. The trails are excellent with many switchbacks and in good condition. Only hikers in excellent physical condition should attempt this hike.
Three cabins (which will accommodate 9 hikers) on the North Rim have been already been reserved for our hiking group.
All other accommodations/cars/flights etc. should be reserved on your own or other hikers in the group. Hikers that live on the West Coast can join us on Tuesday at the South Rim if desired.
Please email me if interested to discuss logistics, lodging, or other details.
Itinerary
Monday, May 13: Fly to Las Vegas (stay overnight)/ Visit Las Vegas Strip
Tuesday, May 14: Drive to South Rim (stay overnight)/ Enjoy sunset hike to Shoshone Point, South Rim
Wednesday, May 15: (2AM) Hike from South Rim to North Rim (Stay overnight in North Rim Cabin)
Thursday, May 16: Rest day & explore North Rim (Stay overnight in North Rim Cabin)
Friday, May 17: (5AM): Hike from North Rim to South Rim (or take shuttle bus back to South Rim) /Celebration dinner at El Tovar Restaurant / (Stay overnight on South Rim)
Saturday, May 18: Drive to Las Vegas & Fly Home
TBD
Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous
Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous
FYI: I will be sending all updates & trip info via the WhatsApp R2R2R site.
This looks like an amazing adventure. I have some work to do between now and then to get myself in tip top shape!