Tanner-Escalante-Grandview May 09 trip report posted
As hinted in the heading, in Files I've posted a detailed report in Word
of our
May '09 hike on the Tanner to Grandview, with a few pictures. Of...
southkaibab 2009-12-13 22:31:42 #58857
Re: Hermit Loop - March Hike
We did the Hermit loop in October and the mice were tenacious at Hermit creek camp. I would definitely pack your food in some sort of mice-proof container. ...
sumiwada 2009-12-13 20:32:10 #58856
Re: Hermit Loop 1t time GC hike end of April
No, I don't think it's "that bad" and doable as a first-timer with some basic backpacking/hiking knowledge.
I took three GC newbies in October on this route...
sumiwada 2009-12-13 20:19:16 #58855
Re: Hermit Loop 1t time GC hike end of April
If you are not used to long downhill treks, the first day will be hard
on your legs. Ask at the BIC for the combination to the gate on the
west rim drive if...
Seiders, Ed 2009-12-13 19:26:12 #58854
Re: Hermit Loop 1t time GC hike end of April
Hi Pinny,
Trails in the Corridor are obvious and easy to follow, water is abundant and rangers are available to lend assistance when needed. Though outside...
Bill Ferris 2009-12-13 18:20:44 #58853
Re: Hermit Loop 1t time GC hike end of April
It is hard to say without knowing about your fitness and backcountry experience.
I will say that I did virtually this same hike as my first GC backup. ...
John 2009-12-13 16:26:25 #58852
Re: Hermit Loop 1t time GC hike end of April
Hi Pinny,
Hiking across the Tonto and going in and back out of the side canyons, such
as Monument,
Salt and Horn can be tricky, if you don't have experience...
Tracey W 2009-12-13 15:55:33 #58851
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