Feb 18 2010

Grand Canyon Hike – Day 1

Posted by JacQ

It was awesome that Barna and Erin was able to stop by Arizona and have a few days of fun with us. We really enjoyed their company.

Erin wanted to hike the Grand Canyon, so we planned a day hike from Bright Angel Trail and see how far we were able to go. By the time we reached Plateau Point, it was about half way down the canyon. So Jeremy suggested that we should just continue the hike down to Phantom Ranch and spend the night.

Amazingly, we were able to get online with Jeremy’s Blackberry to check the contact info for making reservation for Phantom Ranch, and Erin called to book us the rooms and dinner for the night. This is why Verizon Wireless rocks! The staff was amazed that we were able to call from Plateau Point!

It was a 11.5 mile hike day~ We were really tired by the end of the day, but also really happy that we did it.

The gang at the trail head of Bright Angel Trail - 6860 ft ElevationA little icy on the topGrand CanyonGrand CanyonLots of swtich backsGrand CanyonGrand CanyonTaking a quick break at the Mile-and-a-half Resthouse - 5729 ft ElevationJeremy looking cool~JacQ self portrait with Erin~Erin, the sprinting hiker~Plateau Point in the distanceMule supply chain~Working mules at Grand CanyonCowboy chatting with hikersJeremy taking the lead~The valley leading into the canyonLooking back, we came down from the top of that cliff...A little black and white action~Plateau Point Trail on the left - about 3800 ft ElevationTaking a quick break at the beginning of Plateau Point TrailPlateau Point Trail on the left view of the Tonto PlateauCool Purple Prickly Pear CactusThe guys were talking, so they slowed down~Panoramic view of the South Rim from Plateau Point TrailPlateau Point - 6.1 miles into the hike - 3760 ft ElevationYou can hear the majestic Colorado River roaring 1,300 ft belowAh, the view of Inner Gorge~ this is the right way to experience Grand CanyonJ2Davis shot~Barna at Plateau PointAwesome shot of JeremyAt the edge of the Plateau PointPanoramic view of the Plateau PointLayers and layers of history~Barna and Erin taking a breakTaking in the view...Begging squerrle at Plateau PointCute little squerrle who comes out when he hears and smells foodSay hello to the cameraHe realized I did not have food~Oh, found some from othersLeaving me to find more food from other hikersBegging squerrle at Plateau PointJackpot for the begging squerrle at Plateau PointHelping himself with some snacksBegging squerrle at Plateau Point checking out J2Davis.comAnother look at the awesome view before heading towards Phantom RanchTaking a quick break at Indian Garden before the 5 mile hike to Phantom RanchCool trail along the rock faceMore awesome rock featuresJeremy taking some photosErin and Barna at Grand CanyonBeautiful weather for a hike at Grand CanyonLizard at Grand CanyonAnother short breakCreek crossingMeandering trail down the canyon... yes, that is where we are heading...Grand CanyonQuick photo breakThe trail that just kept going...Some cool white plants along the trailJacQ's self portrait at Grand CanyonLove the pattern of the rocks in the wallJeremy in Grand CanyonTaking a snack break by the River Resthouse / Pipe Creek - 9.5 miles into the hike, 2480 ft ElevationView of the Colorado River from the Bright Angel TrailJacQ in Grand CanyonAwesome view from the Bright Angel TrailJeremy having a blastAwesome plants on the trailFinally, the Silver Suspension Bridge - 10.5 miles into the hikeJacQ and Jeremy on the silver suspension bridgeTaking a look at the south bank of the Colorado River from the north bankSign about the Silver BridgeTrail leading to Phantom RanchCool benchBright Angel Creek by the Phantom Ranch - 11.5 miles into the hike - 2546 ft ElevationGirls' dorm roomGirls' dorm on the left, boys' on the rightJacQ soaking her sore feet in the cold Bright Angel CreekCrystal clear water of the Bright Angel CreekJacQ's crazy blister on top of her toesBeautiful view from Phantom RanchCloud in the sky that is shaped like the word "cloud - 雲" in Chinese!Big steak dinner at Phantom RanchMy after long hike meal~
// categories: hiking, national parks, outdoors, photo gallery, travel //

2 comments to “Grand Canyon Hike – Day 1”

  1. topher

    AWESOME — looks like an awesome day — you know, except for the crazy blisters…

    Comment posted on February 26, 2010 at 1:15 pm
  2. grand canyon

    Great photos. Especially the one with the squirrel. The canyon is a wonderful place to spend a day in hiking. Good blog by the way

    Comment posted on March 24, 2011 at 12:54 pm

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