Phantom Ranch elevation: 2,460  feet / 750 meters.We were hiking up and out, so we set off from Phantom Ranch about 5:30am, after a 5:00am breakfast. You need to be prepared for lots of elevation change and if you are doing this from May to September, you also need to be prepared to hike in temperatures reaching over 100°F.I also recommend spending some time on a Stairmaster.

And I hope you have a great hike!

Cheers, JulieMy bucket list stay at Phantom Ranch this May was cancelled due to Covid – so bummed.

Many of the campsites have no shade, but there are plenty of shady spots over by the Ranger station, and Bright Angel Creek is a welcome relief for feet that are beaten up by the descent from the North Rim. And as you hike out, don't push it unless you really want to.

It will stretch you so hard past limits you didn’t know you could push through. Map of the Grand Canyon hike. You can walk this part of the Rim Trail. GPS Coordinates: 36.05335° N, 112.08344° W Access.

So much for NPS reservation system.Bottom Temperatures can reach 120 degrees. If there is no shuttle running, you could rent bikes and bike to the trailhead in the morning or back to your car at the end of the hike (but then you would need to lock them up…there is a way to do this because we met a couple who used bikes to get from trailhead to trailhead). The river trip, combined with the Bright Angel Trail hike, the views from above and even a flight over the canyon, allows you to experience the Grand Canyon fully. That gave us about 10 hours of daylight.But we did this fast. After two days on the trail, that's a welcome treat!It's best to get a very early start; we generally hit the trail about 5:00 AM.

The Corkscrew is a killer (literally) in the midday heat, so once again, it is best to try to get through it by mid-morning. The Point is about a mile-and-a-quarter out from Indian Garden, at the edge of the Plateau. This duffel service can be booked with your Phantom Ranch reservation and currently costs $70 each way.Note, you can also ride a mule to Phantom Ranch instead of hiking.

At first, you hike along a small creek. Then head about a mile or so farther down the trail to Ribbon Falls. The North Rim is open mid-April to mid-October, and offers a more primitive viewing experience than the heavily visited South Rim. 400 feet really makes a difference!With less elevation gain and a slightly longer trail, the hike up Bright Angel is easier than South Kaibab.There is no potable water on the South Kaibab Trail. Back to the South Rim - 9.30 Miles - From Phantom Ranch To Bright Angel Trailhead, South Rim - We were ready to hike as soon as our Phantom breakfast was over, sad to say good-by to this unique and beautiful place. You can submit your paperwork beginning on the first day of the month four months before your intended start date (apply on Jan. 1 for a trip in May, for example).

Call shortly before you need a ride 928-638-2822.Flagstaff is a functional town on Route 66 and the Amtrak railway and is the main gateway to the Grand Canyon. If you have a friend or family member with you, they could drop you off (that’s what we did). Hikers climbing out in a day often rest here until the midday heat subsides, then finish their hike out. Most parks have at least one lodge that is a step above the others, and the There are three National Park Service campgrounds (tents only) at the top of Grand Canyon (two at the South Rim and one at the North Rim), plus one RV park.There is also an RV park on the South Rim with full hook-ups, The other campground on the rim of the Grand Canyon is Tusayan is a small town about a 15-minute drive from the South Rim. Either way, stay cool until after sunset, and turn in early!

The campground has tap water and bathrooms with sinks, so you will be able to wash your face.

However, hiking the Bright Angel Trail to Phantom Ranch or the Bright Angel Campground at the bottom of the canyon is the most popular hike in the Grand Canyon. Take it slow.It is a shady spot that makes a nice respite and place for a picnic lunch. Hikers climbing out in a day often rest here until the midday heat subsides, then finish their hike out.

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