Great photos! Thank you for sharing your adventure.
Yes:Great pics. Have you made any trips to the North Rim? If not, you should check out the Toroweap Overlook.
I am completely unfamiliar with the area at all. But I thought there's got to be some history to the cabins in your pictures. I tried googling the area to see if I could find anything before I had to leave for work. I wasn't really sure what to search for besides what was in your description with pictures.
Thanks!Len, great photos and an awesome adventure. My daughter and I made a day trip last week down South Kaibab Trail to Phantom Ranch and back up Bright Angel Trail. The part from Havasupai Gardens to the rim sucked with just a daypack on. You are an animal!
We ended up hanging out at the river for a few hours to avoid the early afternoon heat in the Devils Corkscrew so I knew we would likely still be on the trail at dark. Just before dark, I saw a big lion track at the edge of the trail. My daughter asked what I was looking at. Since she was already in panic mode because of the looming darkness, my reply was, "Oh, nothing."Thanks!
I chuckled as I read your comment.
A couple years ago I had an overnight permit for Havasupu Garden with a plan to exit the 2nd day from HG.
I started down from S. K. as you did. I think I got to HG just before noon. I thought , I don't think I want to quit this early at a campsite. So - - my backpack and I headed up to the top instead of staying overnight @ HG.
Yea, we have gone from Monument Creek through Indian Gardens (not using the woke term) and up to the top in one day as well as New Hance Rapids up the Grandview trail in one day with full packs. Some years ago we did a South Rim to North Rim in one day. If you are in shape enough to mountain hunt, GC is a piece of cake. If you are out of shape...well, I suppose it would be a challenge.Thanks!
I chuckled as I read your comment.
A couple years ago I had an overnight permit for Havasupu Garden with a plan to exit the 2nd day from HG.
I started down from S. K. as you did. I think I got to HG just before noon. I thought , I don't think I want to quit this early at a campsite. So - - my backpack and I headed up to the top instead of staying overnight @ HG.
Sure:curiosity as to the camera gear you are packing on these trips?? thanks!