Re: Practicality of hiking South Rim to Colorado River and back in
Hello Dave, It is possible to do a hike to the river and back in a day and Yes, the park service does not recommend it. Too many persons attempt it every...
gary 2004-01-22 13:56:35 #27845

How can I apply for permits for April?
A friend and I are planning a hike in the canyon this April. How do we go about making reservation for the permits before we arrive at the backcountry...
gary 2004-01-22 13:56:23 #27844

Re: Practicality of hiking South Rim to Colorado River and back in
If it seems like I'm in a hurry, that's probably true. I will be in Phoenix on business and I don't have the benefit of numerous days in the Grand Canyon. ...
Dave Rivard-Lentz 2004-01-22 13:38:30 #27843

Re: Practicality of hiking South Rim to Colorado River and back in
Thank you for the advice. How early can you enter the park area? Is it gated, or can you start at the time of your choice? Dave --- Galen Yoder <<a...
Dave Rivard-Lentz 2004-01-22 13:36:31 #27842

Re: Lost City in the
If you read this article, it provides a good warning for newbies to GC backpacking. This gentleman did not know what he was getting himself into and was not...
Josh Case 2004-01-22 13:19:55 #27841

Re: Practicality of hiking South Rim to Colorado River and back in
Some of the signs say not to "attempt" to hike from the rim to the river and back in one day. I guess if you are successful, it is ok. I do this about once...
Galen Yoder 2004-01-22 13:11:52 #27840

Re: Fw: Bush Falls Far Short on Promise to Repair National Parks Br
Yup, I agree with this article: it is a lot harder to repair eight long years of Clinton and Gore's neglect than anybody thought. Does mention that it is a...
Jim Todt 2004-01-22 13:06:35 #27839

Re: Practicality of hiking South Rim to Colorado River and back in
Hi Dave--The canyon is steep--very hard on the knees and toes going down. The south rim is 7000ft the river is 2000. I am sure you can do it--I did it...
MaryPhyl@mail.com 2004-01-22 12:46:27 #27838

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