http://www.hikingtripreports.com/2008/01/21/grand-canyon-a-trip-you-have-to-take/ The Best Hikes in North America Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:29:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 http://www.hikingtripreports.com/2008/01/21/grand-canyon-a-trip-you-have-to-take/#comment-132 Outdoor Adventure Carnival 2nd edition | Wild Bound Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:58:10 +0000 http://www.hikingtripreports.com/2008/01/21/grand-canyon-a-trip-you-have-to-take/#comment-132 [...] McCalley presents Grand Canyon - a Trip you Have to Take posted at Hiking Trip Reports. I agree with the author, “everyone should visit the Grand [...] […] McCalley presents Grand Canyon - a Trip you Have to Take posted at Hiking Trip Reports. I agree with the author, “everyone should visit the Grand […]

]]> http://www.hikingtripreports.com/2008/01/21/grand-canyon-a-trip-you-have-to-take/#comment-126 Branch Whitney Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:25:42 +0000 http://www.hikingtripreports.com/2008/01/21/grand-canyon-a-trip-you-have-to-take/#comment-126 Actually experienced hikers can hike down to Phantom Ranch (next to the Colorado River) and back in a day. Most descend the South Kaibab Trail and ascend the Bright Angel Trail, which has drinkable water along the trail. Because of the change in elevation (from 7,000 feet to 2,000 feet), hikers should dress in layers to keep comfortable. Diane is correct to warn casual hikers not to try this type of hike. Actually experienced hikers can hike down to Phantom Ranch (next to the Colorado River) and back in a day. Most descend the South Kaibab Trail and ascend the Bright Angel Trail, which has drinkable water along the trail. Because of the change in elevation (from 7,000 feet to 2,000 feet), hikers should dress in layers to keep comfortable. Diane is correct to warn casual hikers not to try this type of hike.

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