Re: Hermit to Bright Angel?
My comment is this could go either way without being a big water problem and water between Indian Garden and Monument is the main issue either direction....
Doug Nering 2010-11-28 18:29:55 #63146

Re: Route into Bonita Creek drainage
Marsha, I think the photo Jim posted showing a ledge section is where I decided this was not a useful trail anymore. I descended to the lower bed of...
Doug Nering 2010-11-28 17:56:17 #63145

Re: Hermit to Bright Angel?
Here is my opinion: Because of how tough it can be to get permits for this area, I would do whatever is available. Both options are legitimate, even with...
JoshC 2010-11-28 16:14:54 #63144

Re: Hermit to Bright Angel?
Yes, my first backpack in the GC too ! (Had a one-nighter at Phantom before). I'm against going down BA and out Hermit. I don't see how water is easier...
John 2010-11-28 16:05:36 #63143

Re: Hermit to Bright Angel?
Steve, what a fun first hike outside of the corridor. It was my first hike oh so many years ago. I like Bill Ferris suggestion of going down the BA and going...
Steve Nelson 2010-11-28 13:02:41 #63142

Re: Hermit to Bright Angel?
Steve, You have a host of good options on this hike, which should go a long way towards ensuring you get a permit. If you hike west-to-east, I recommend...
Bill Ferris 2010-11-28 11:57:54 #63141

Re: Route into Bonita Creek drainage
          We followed this trail a short distance downstream once and wondered how far it went and where we would end up. We didn't...
Marsha Kesselring 2010-11-28 10:24:38 #63140

Re: Hermit to Bright Angel?
Hey Steve, we older newbie hikers benefit from trekking poles - just a consideration. Here is a map showing the common routes to the River. We camped with...
Wilderness 2010-11-28 09:48:20 #63139

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