Re: Grandview to Hance Rapids (was... Newcomer Introduction - how ab
I agree with John. There is a nice flat area about 25 minutes before reaching Hance Rapids. Enough for 4 tents with a nice boulder that will protect you from...
letourneaubernard 2010-01-12 20:08:10 #59354

Re: Grandview to Hance Rapids (was... Newcomer Introduction - how ab
Picked the Hance Creek area for the 2nd night to give us more options depending on our energy level, weather etc. I think the distance from Horseshoe Mesa to...
Susan Thoreson 2010-01-12 20:06:46 #59353

Re: Grandview to Hance Rapids (was... Newcomer Introduction - how ab
--- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "John" wrote: > > > > I am still mostly concerned about the 2nd night and finding a good site as close to Red...
letourneaubernard 2010-01-12 20:04:47 #59352

Re: Newcomer Introduction - how about these route options?
Hmmm... it is the trail that leads off the east side of Horseshoe Mesa and goes past the mine workings. I've been down the west side and the north side of...
mowcowbell 2010-01-12 19:50:29 #59351

Tuckup (was Re: Newcomer Introduction)
Well ... maybe??? I just took a closer loop at Steck's Tuckup description and he seems to suggest that you stay high on the bypass to nearly the mouth of...
rich_rudow 2010-01-12 19:42:50 #59350

Re: Newcomer Introduction - how about these route options?
Chris, if you're offering to guide this couple on their first Grand Canyon backpack, I'd encourage them to go anywhere you're willing to lead. You're fun to...
Bill Ferris 2010-01-12 19:38:20 #59349

Re: Grandview to Hance Rapids (was... Newcomer Introduction - how ab
Why backtrack to Tanner and risk missing the LCR? If you can do a car shuttle, then I would hit the LCR confluence and keep on trucking up the LCR to exit at...
rich_rudow 2010-01-12 18:51:26 #59348

Re: Newcomer Introduction - how about these route options?
I agree with Chris, but for one point: there are a couple of trail junctions where the old trail around Mineral Canyon was replaced by a less scary route. If...
davegz_2000 2010-01-12 17:51:05 #59347

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