Me: Yesterday's Grand Canyon hike continued...
There's the Colorado River and the bridge we'll cross to get to the north side and Phantom Ranch.
Through the tunnel and over the bridge.
It's only official when you put your feet in the Colorado! Brrr.
We hung out on the beach and ate our lunch; PBJ and cheezits.
Then to Phantom Ranch. We stopped in the cantina to buy a snickers and mail a couple postcards from the bottom of the canyon. Phantom Ranch is the only place left in the United States where mail is delivered by mule.
Time to start hiking out of the Grand Canyon - 10 miles to the top. We crossed back over the Colorado River on a different bridge to connect with the Bright Angel trail. From here we all pushed it and made good time.
In 3.5 hours Anna, Bob, Troy and I reached the top! Abbie, Mike and Janet arrived soon after.
Happy to be done! We celebrated our day with ice cream (what else?!) at Grand Canyon Village.
19 miles. 6 hours of hiking time. 7.5 hours in the canyon including our lunch, water and photo stops.
Adios to the amazing Grand Canyon!
Jane - Again you made me feel that I was right there with you on your trip....thanks for sharing! I'm sure you have memories to last a life time!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karen! It was a fun group and the best weather. Gorgeous day in the canyon.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!