Grand Canyon National Park Walking Trips
A nice winter stroll along the Rim Train at the Grand Canyon.A bit of backstory: Before February of 2010 (that's next month), the Grand Canyon Backcountry Info office would hand out permits four months in advance of the month of departure; which is to say, if you wanted a permit for (say) May of 2010, the first day you could apply for it would be January 1st, 2010. They take applications via...
Loren and I got to the Grand Canyon pretty late after a full day of driving from Hermosa Beach. We didn't get there in time for a walk-in campsite, so we decided to take a short walk around the rim to see the canyon at sunset. We ended near the lodge where we got some dinner (energy) to prepare us for the next day's hike down to the bottom of the canyon....
A Warm Up for the next days trip into the Canyon. A 5 miler along the rim hitting various overlooks.
Upon arrival at Grand Canyon's East Rim, Brenda and I take a short evening walk, unwinding from our 200+ mile drive. Ah yes, to be camping at last!
Our first full day at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon begins with a walk around the most touristy and developed area of the park. Even though crowded wtih people, the view is nonetheless inspiring and we enjoy ourselves greatly.
Starting early in the morning, very nice weather not too warm.
