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I did this trail 2 weeks ago, one of the most boring trails.. everything is close...really tuff to do 50 miles when there are no facilities.

Nice trip. The upper falls the two friends hiked to is a gem.

Nice video. What do you use to create this video?

Best r2r video on youtube. I love the old timey music and production style.

In the day, we hiked the Canyon and rim-to-rim (and elsewhere) more than twenty(!) times. Here's the key lessons learned: • Do it in the spring, or do it in the fall. Usually we'd hike to "Phantom" ranch around Halloween, because it's a great time. (We know all the ghost stories by heart.) DO(!) NOT(!!) challenge "the summer heat!" • TAKE YOUR TIME. Our R2R trip stopped overnight at EVERY campground. There is just SO much to see! Ribbon Falls, the north Tonto, Plateau Point. • "Gookinaide!" In the desert, you're sweating though your skin is dry. On our first trip down, I was seized by "charlie horses" such that I didn't know if I could take the steps up into the cantina at Phantom. A more-experienced hiker immediately realized what was happening, mixed up "gook" in my water, and told me to drink it. By next morning the cramps were gone. Thereafter, I planned in order to use it in "every other" bottle of my water throughout the trip. It made A-L-L the difference. • You have never had a more delicious meal than Phantom's steak or stew. And, never a more amazing experience, just listening to people talk - from all over the planet. People who just did what you just did. People who "just did" what most people will never, ever do ... • Bring an extra suitcase for your "Phantom Ranch T-shirt" and your "I hiked the canyon rim-to-rim" SWAG. You earned it. You will treasure it. Forever. If you'd like to start out with a less-challenging hike, consider a south-rim-only hike. Go down the South Kaibab trail, which descends along a ridge-line with spectacular views. (But no water.) Then, after overnight at Phantom, hike back up the Bright Angel (Overnight at the Gardens! Sunset at Plateau Point!) It's a terrific journey on its own right, not to be missed. (Another time, you can explore the Tonto ...) The Canyon is truly a place where: "the Journey is the Reward." Having invested so much effort to be there, now take the time to "be Present there." This will not turn out to be a "bucket list" trip for you. You will be back. And, you will treasure every single time you venture here, no matter which route you take.

Did you pack your own meals or eat at Phantom Ranch?

Do you have to have 2 pairs of shoes? 1 to change into after crossing water? I cant imagine hiking far in wet shoes

Excellent job!! The end..the bright angle trail I hiked down and back. Always wanted to do rim to rim... watching this I feel like I have! Thankyou.

What a wonderful video. I worked with A Christian Ministry in the National Parks at the North Rim the summer of 1981 and hiked into the canyon twice. I have been reliving my adventures through the many RUclips videos and I'd have to say that your video was the most enjoyable. Well done. You are so right, hiking in the Canyon is lifechanging. Thank you for sharing this fantastic video.

I’ve seen a bunch of canyon hiking videos. This is the best by far. Details explained well and illustrated. Photography is outstanding and both wide views and close ups great. Keep em coming!

Thank you for such a great video. I've done two North to South Rim to Rim hikes taking 4 days and 3 nights. In September this year I'm doing it exactly as you did with a "zero" day at Bright Angel Campground. I appreciate seeing your side trips, I did not know about the falls above Ribbon Falls! My only deviation from your plan is to have meals pre-bought for our dinners and breakfasts while at Phantom Ranch. Yes! Hikers can reserve those meals too. It adds some community to the trip and deletes some weight from your pack, so it's a Win-Win. Great job, guys.

Awesome video! One of the best I have seen. Captured so much stunning scenery, nicely edited. Spectacular and enjoyable watch.

good except for the parts with music..

Beautiful, felt like watching one of the clips from “Mackenna's Gold” when I was watching your video and pics from the plateau point. This is a perfect point to get great pics without any distraction. Added a lot of info, the plateau point, the falls above the ribbon falls, quite awesome. I did my trip in a day, guess it’s impossible to cover in a day. Wish I had good company like yours to take a multi day trip !! 😊 Pretty sharp photos, great planning and very well executed trip👍👏😀 Thanks for all the hidden info. 🙏

That was an awesome video. I'd like to ask your ages of all of you if you don’t mind. I'm 69 and hoping to do this hike in a couple of years.

Great video!! Amazing 😍

Outstanding gentlemen! I enjoyed the long format, and the trip to the waterfall above Ribbon, as well as the Clear Creek Trail. You fellas are in outstanding shape. That was a lot of miles, and the majority of it in very heavy packs! I started backpacking there in 2007 and returned just about every year until my daughter and I started running R2R in 2015, mid-Aug. on our birthdays, which are 1 day apart. She was turning 16, and I'd just turned 52. We ran it 5 years in a row, and I've now run it 12 times, plus 4 Rim2Rivers (S.Kaibab to Phantom. Phantom up Bright Angel) since 2020. Heading back for another Rim2River in late May '24.

I see you are the only one on a Recumbent Trike, did any of the bike riders complain about their tail bone? If anyone did they need to try out your Trike. I ride a Catrike Dumont Trike and love 💘 ❤ it. Will never go back to 2 wheel. I'm also 73 years young.

Wow amazing 🤩

Very nice video! You guys are obviously in good shape. Interested to know if you live at elevation, and what time of year you took this trip. I'm 72 in April and have backpacked the canyon 5 of the last 6 years. It is life changing, and can be habit-forming, lol.

Wow, guys! Looks like you had a great trip. This is something I’ve wanted to do for a while. I’ve explored the Arizona strip and souther Utah quite a bit. I’ve never hiked across the canyon. Almost did it last year. I ain’t getting any younger and just need to get it done. By the way, LOVED your choice of music for your video. It was awesome. Great story telling and photography as well. Thanks for putting it up!

Bummer, I am sure it was a hard decision. I got lucky this year. All 6 days were perfect, unusual for the Winds. Take care!

I’ve hiked the Canyon 4 times. It’s the most powerful, spiritual experience I’ve ever had. I’m heading back again in September. Your video is awesome. Thanks

Thank you for such an awesome video on your adventure!!! Very informative and I enjoyed watching!!! Hopefully I will one day hike this same route. Take care and be safe out there!!!

Congrats on your rim to rim sucess! I have signed-onto your channel and hope you will return the courtesy! Happy hiking to you! 🥾

That was a wonderful video! ❤ Very enjoyable; you did a great job recording. I've seen several videos with riders on recumbent trikes, but you're the first I've seen on a 'bent bicycle. How difficult is it to balance? Did you all know each other before the trip? Years ago I had the experience of bike camping (that's what it was called back then); traveled from Nebraska into South Dakota twice and a short 3-day weekend ride from Omaha to Nebraska City and back. These were all over several years. I enjoyed the trips but have to admit that now at 74 years I'm content to just watch videos of others bike trips. I do still ride (an adult trike), just no long distances. Keep pedaling. Biking is not just for youngsters. 😊

A good adventure with the boys

Very nice views/shots and very informative! Thank you. I am planning to run rim to rim in May. I was wondering what's the camera drone you used? I'm looking to get one for the hike.

I visited Grand Canyon this year but I want to go back and hike the Rim to Rim just like you did. Really cool hike. Thanks for sharing 👍

Well Done.

Cool vid

Hey Steve, Incredible! I was a little surprised with the unbelievable amount of people! Beautiful area and view! Blessings to you and your family, Kevin Barron

Amazing landscape views.

Nice job. I've ridden the Katy Trail several times, but it's been several years since the last time. I need to do it again soon. I've never ridden the section between St. Charles and Machens. I want to include that section next time.

@6:15 retarded comment as the carved out scenery & topography would be the same downhill in opposite direction

What great trip👍 Riding between food stops, sounds like my kind of ride...😁🚴

Is there a site/source listing the accommodations along the KATY trail?

Did I understand right only one flat ! On the whole ride with 5 guys ! Unbelievable!

What a great adventure! Amazing video

Thank you for a great insight to the trail, I'm 64 and in the UK but haven't cycle camped since before covid, we have a few weeks of decent weather before the end of summer so I'm going camping! I'll do a video too. Thanks for the inspiration guys.

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I'm 3 hrs south I have to get up there and ride it myself

Wonderful journey, thank you for sharing.

Nice..What is that seating bike call?

Nice to see a video with a bunch of old guys riding the trail. I'm 71 and headed out to ride it, I hope this month. Thanks for a good video.

Looks like y'all had a great trip! I took the same route in the opposite direction - but stayed in all the same places you did - it was cool to see it the other way!

What the age of you guys?

Glad to see I am not the only “old guy” out there.

The Katy trail is on my list to ride. Thanks for the video. Awesome 👍

Love the Katy Trail! You guys should have gone all the way to Machens. That's still a beautiful ride even though there is nothing at the very end. I stayed at some of the same places yall did. Did they get the bridge rebuilt between Franklin and Rochport? I had to do a slight reroute when I did it.

In case anyone else was wondering, the Katy Trail crosses most of Missouri. What a great trail ride. Great job on the video! Top notch! I wish it was closer, I'd love to make this ride.