Hiking INTO the Grand Canyon + FREE Camping Near the South Rim!
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- Опубликовано: 15 авг 2020
- Millions visit, but very few venture below the rim of the Grand Canyon, but those brave enough to face the steep, cliff-side path often do so via The Bright Angel Trail. It’s a total of 12.2 miles round trip to Plateau Point, and this hike is one we won’t soon forget.
We were feeling especially adventurous as we woke up at 3:30 am to drive to the trail head, located on the South Rim near the Bright Angel lodge. With almost 3,000 feet of elevation change, this hike isn’t for the faint of heart. Going down was the relatively easy part, coming back up challenged us both mentally and physically.
Descending in the dark and watching the glow of the upcoming sunrise paint the canyon various shades of blue, purple and ultimately vibrant red was as epic as it sounds. Once the sun peeked around the canyon corner, an almost ethereal rainfall made it seem like we were walking through a living dream.
Our end destination was 1.5 miles past Indian Garden at Plateau Point, an awesome overlook that gives you 360-degree views of the canyon walls you just conquered while getting a birds eye view of the emerald green Colorado River below. Having arrived at our destination around 8:30 am, we knew our time at the point would be short so we could make the daunting climb back to the top before the intense heat set in.
We made great (somewhat incredible) time back to the rim, climbing 6 miles and 2800 feet of elevation in just four hours. The last mile was the hardest ever, having to will our feet to take one step more.
We retreated to our home on wheels, which was conveniently parked for free only one mile from the Grand Canyon National Park entrance in Kaibab National Forest. With towering pine trees and a nearby horse trail, this boondocking spot was a forest oasis. Join us on Patreon for exclusive access to lots of benefits including map pins of campsites like this one.
We even got to take our three dogs into the park one day since the rim trails at the Grand Canyon are dog friendly! Scout checked off her first National Park, while Piper and Ella have lost count of how many they’ve visited.
We’re happy to report that after visiting the Grand Canyon for the first time, thanks to this epic hike, Katelyn is no longer anti-Grand Canyon.
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I agree with you Kaitlyn I didn't think the Grand Canyon was anything special but from your video it is so beautiful and majestic I love following you guys on your travels because I will never be able to travel everywhere around the USA so its great to travel with you and experience your adventures with you. I love your personalities You both are so down to earth Love watching you
Hi Amy! Right?! It definitely changed my mind once I saw the incredible beauty. So glad you enjoyed it too! Thank you so much for the kind words, we're so happy to share our experiences and it's comments like yours that make the hard work of putting the videos together worth it. That means so much! Thank you for coming along with us! ❤🙂 -Katelyn
The first time we went to the Grand canyon we were blown away by it's beauty and grandeur. We promised ourselves to come back and hike it all the way down. We managed to snag two spots at Phantom ranch one winter, to do the hike over 2 days. You really appreciate how massive this canyon is by going down it, no matter how far.
Hi Howard and Caitlyn! I’m watching your trip to Grand Canyon. Looks good and nice and fun there when you were there. I was there before and it was fun and beautiful. Sherri
Wow! That was awesome! I rode down the canyon on a mile when I was a child. It was epic 😃
Hahaha, Katelyn wanted to do a mule ride SO BAD, but it's almost the same watching others ride, right? 😂 Thanks as always for watching, Dolly!
Wow. It has been on my bucket list for so long! The closer we got to Arizona was when we visited ABQ! 🤭 Can't wait to see it! As always, you guys are awesome. 😉 Love the editing, the chemistry you guys have. Your fur-babies. 😘
Thanks, Jose! You're always so sweet and supportive, we appreciate it! 🙂❤ Grand Canyon is definitely worth a visit! -Katelyn
Wow amazing thanks ya bunches!
You're welcome Lynn, so glad you liked it!!
Great video & adventure, thanks for sharing this.😊👍
Hey Steve, so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! -Katelyn
I just love how your dogs look out the window while you are driving. So cute. And I agree, that winning photo is a 'winner'. An epic walk you can truly be proud of. Thanks for taking me on your trek down and up the canyon. 🌷👍🎥🥵❤️🙋♀️
Especially little Scout! She's obsessed with that window! It is adorable. So glad you enjoyed the hike, Oma!! Thanks so much for watching! -Katelyn
Once again, thanks for taking me along. I waited until you got back to the car before I ate my snacks.
That's solidarity, Marty! Haha. Thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoyed it!!! -Katelyn
Just gorgeous! Congratulations on that incredibly strenuous hike! Thank you for taking me along, as I never did the hike in my younger years and I would never have seen it’s beauty if not for you two...stay safe!
Hi Virginia! Oh, so glad to hear that you enjoyed the video!! You're quite welcome and we're happy to share! Thanks for watching. ❤🙂 -Katelyn
Great vid! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching! -Katelyn
You guys are amazing and so real. I can't stop watching. Thank you so much for sharing.
Oh my goodness, Carolyn! Thank you so much for the kind words! 💓 We're so glad you found us. 🤗 -Katelyn
Me too.
Every year people fall over the edge.So glad you made it safely. It is beautiful tho like you said , it is too big to comprehend.
Hey Bob! Gosh, I know... that was running through my head off and on the whole time we were there. I was extra cautious! 🙂 Definitely, quite the masterpiece from nature! -Katelyn
Great job on that trek! Not sure I could do it myself these days, but what an amazing adventure. I am really enjoying your travels. Thanks for sharing!
Katelyn and Howard so glad you were able to bring the dogs I would not leave them behind. Nice view. Sherri
Very enjoyable. Great job filming & story telling
Thanks so much Gary! It's almost like I used to do this for a living, huh? 😉 -Katelyn
Katelyn and Howard great job of hiking that many miles. Glad you survived the heat. It’s 117 here in Las Vegas. Hope you had fun. Looks like you did. See you soon! Sherri
Hey Sherri! Thanks so much, it was a challenge but one we're so glad we did! WOW - 117!? Whew, that's hot. Hope you're staying cool in that! -Katelyn
Hi, guys, that was beautiful! Always wanted to do that, but probably won’t get the chance now that I’m a senior retired in San Miguel de Allende.
I loved your stories about Mexico! If you ever get the chance, a visit to Havasu Canyon would be awesome! I’ve been there 4 times; some of my best memories ever! Don’t know if you could do it with your babies, tho! Thanks for sharing all the good times! You two are adorable!
Hi Carla! Aww so glad you enjoyed our hike down in the canyon. It was an incredible experience. How cool you love in SMDA! We loved it there and can't wait to head back 😊 Thank you so much for watching our videos! ❤️ -Katelyn
Such a great video, I will be there soon. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching, Brenda! Hope you have a great visit!! It's an amazing place! -Katelyn
love that place, been a few times, but last 6 years ago did the 2night, 3 day, Mule ride to Ft. Phantom ranch, and a day to hike and play around bottom, then Kabab trail back up, epic, hiking would have been hard but less scary, when all you see are ears and thousands feet drop every turn, you never see, the ground, luckily you learn to trust the mules and enjoy, but Oh so scary first hours and we wore bike shorts under hiking pants so butt not quite as sore, but still couldn't walk, lol. Oh and we did in March, way to hot in summer months, though was cold to start 19F, perfect 72 at bottom,
Hi Dr. Chandler George! How cool... I wanted to do the mule ride so bad haha but it's quite pricey these days. The way you describe it is exactly how I imagine in... I am sure it was quite daunting to see the drops offs while riding on their backs. You have to have such trust of the animal! I bet March was the perfect time! It was pretty chilly when we started in the morning, definitely warmed up quickly. We timed it just right! Thanks so much for watching our video! -Katelyn
Nice hiking
Thanks so much, we had a great time!
oh ya my daughter and i tried that hike..we got 100 yards and overheard hikers coming back up deep breathing and i was like na uh im not doing that so we turned around around and had lunch inside....it was fun...yeah...
😂 If I had encountered returning hikers on our way down, I probably would have had the same response! We didn't see another soul for about 5 miles, and at that point I was already too committed. Ha! -Katelyn
That was Epic!
It really was!! Thanks so much for watching, Lisa!
Epic hiking guys ! Beautiful scenery with the mighty Colorado river. I enjoyed very much !
Hi Diana, thanks so much! It was absolutely amazing! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂 -Katelyn
Isn’t the Grand Canyon awesome and I agree it does look fake standing at the edge. I did that same hike in 89’ and it was cool. We had encounters with the same squirrels 😂 they were trying to steal food from my cousins hand 😳. They were bold. The Elk were cool. We saw them early in the morning at the main gate. They are big. Never saw a ram and that was awesome to see 👍🏼. Great video ✌🏼
It really is quite a sight! I was wrong to not want to visit, haha. Those darn squirrels.. so sneaky!! So glad you enjoyed the hike with us!! It was a good one. -Katelyn
There are tons of Elk in the area. Once saw a herd of about 30. Bright Angel trail is awesome but a challenge. The squirrels have no shame! North Rim is super too. I've family in Flag and was going to visit in September as I often do but plans changed due to Pandemic. So, I have really enjoyed your vids from Arizona. Miss Sedona, Camp Verde, Cottonwood, Jerome, Phoenix...well, all of Arizona. I live on the east coast but was raised on west coast. I'll take the west any time. Thanks for sharing your adventures and glad Scout fit in with the other kids.
We saw sooo many Elk! That was only a few clips of how many we actually saw. Haha. Yes, that trail is definitely challenging but so worth it with those views! We looove Arizona. It was a bit too hot to explore much of the state in July, but we'll be back for sure! -Katelyn
We were at the Grand Canyon a few years back....your comment about it looking fake...that was my 1st comment.....it is so vast and awesome...it is surreal but beautiful.
Exactly... it just looks like a movie set backdrop. So cool!
Amazing...
Definitely! Thanks for watching!
I came here bcoz of the beach dog😊 and i found out that your video is so awsome. Im a new subscriber. 😉
Aww, thanks so much! Glad you found us!! -Katelyn
We see you met the Grand Canyon killer squirrels. Years ago, we were hiking South Kaibab and put down our packs to take some pictures. When we looked back, one of them was digging through my pack and trying to open our snack bag. When I went to chase it off, it stood it’s ground and tried to frighten me off!
Hi Don! Haha.. those squirrels we're giving me a run for my money!! We didn't use the clip, but one got into my bag and stole a snack wrapper. I was able to get it back. So funny you had the same experience... I swear they work together! 😆 -Katelyn
Awesome video guys! So impressed with the hike! This Englishman is now super excited to go see the Grand Canyon! Hope things are well, I saw your update on Insta earlier! Hope you recover quickly! We miss you! Andy&L
Thanks so much guys! I'm on the mend 😉❤ Yes... you'll definitely have to add the Grand Canyon and this hike to your list! You'll love it! -Katelyn
I have been to the Grand Canyon two times 1973 & 2016 it's very beautiful. Planning a trip to the North Rim of Grand Canyon in October. We are taking 4 x 4 trucks on BLM land and doing some camping. Can't wait :) awesome video looks like he had a real good time.
oh you're going to have a blast!! We've heard the North Rim is even more epic!
Thank you for the extensive footage. I haven't been able to find much footage of that trail. Maybe I will get to do that trail some day. It's beautiful.
Hi Susan, you're welcome! So glad you enjoyed it. It's absolutely breathtaking once you start trekking own. Hopefully you can experience it one day! -Katelyn
Glad to see you both make it down and back in one piece :)
Haha, us too! Glad we lived to put the video together. It was touch and go there at the end 😆
It's fun to watch your journey into the canyon. We are local hikers from Flagstaff and have hiked the canyon many times. I could feel every moan and groan! You had a gift of rain at the beginning. If you are still in the area, the North Rim is another great place, I like it better than the South Rim. I can give you free camping recommendations if you like!
Thanks so much, Kari! Yesss, you know what we were feeling. Oh, the rain was so beautiful.... we loved it! It definitely added an extra layer of magic to it. We'd love recommendations for camping near the North Rim, we aren't there anymore but would love to head back that way in the near future! -Katelyn
You should do Canyon de Chelly! No sure what direction you are headed in after your leave here but Monument Valley and Canyon de Chelly are well worth your time. Also if you can find a Native Navajo to show you Coal Mine Canyon, it's incredible. So many places and things to do in this part of the country. The North Rim of Grand Canyon is just as beautiful or perhaps more so. Then of course there's Zion, and Bryce. Too many to list here haha.
Great suggestions, thank you! The Navajo Nation parks were all closed due to COVID-19 when we were in the area. Hopefully we can return soon to check out many of your recommendations! 👍
I can’t wait to hike there! Thank you so much for sharing! Are you all still loving the Winnebago Navion? My husband and I are going to be buying one in about 1 mth and I can’t wait 😊
Hi Kim! Oh it's amazing.. so glad we made the trek down. And yes! We loooove our home on wheels, more now than when we got it. It's the perfect rig for us. That's SO exciting, which floor plan are you getting? Congrats on such an awesome purchase! -Katelyn
Lol, just wondering why anyone would "fight over" a rice cake. 😝 ... but thanks for the views! Hope we make it there someday.
I don't think these squirrels were particularly picky. 😂🐿️ Glad you were along for the hike, it was a lot of effort, but worth it! 👍
Can you all do a video on what you do with your dogs when you can’t take them with you? How do you set up the RV to keep them cool? While boondocking, on the road etc?
We actually talk about that in an upcoming video! 🙂 So important! And great questions. We have to take care of our little fur babies! We also have a baby monitor we use to keep an eye on them and that tells us the temp inside.
When I see people overlooking the Grand Canyon I think of the scene from National Lampoon’s Vacation. 😁 I’ve been to the north rim but not down inside. Next time! 🏜
Me too! When Clark and Ellen look at the Canyon, you can see Plateau Point in the lower left hand of the screen. I hiked there in '99.
Oh gosh, is this a bad time to admit I've never seen that movie? 😆 We hear the North Rim is pretty awesome! -Katelyn
Newstate Nomads Here is the scene ruclips.net/video/AqNwo2NpmGY/видео.html (clip is short). It is a funny movie, except the dog and Aunt Edna parts.
30 years ago, we made the drive around the canyon on 64 with a tractor trailer, heading north to Idaho. I doubt they allow it any longer
Wow!!! That sound pretty intense/epic! What a story to tell. So cool! Yeah, that's probably frowned upon these days 😆
Just wondering where you leave the 3 dogs when you went hiking the bright angel trail? Thanks for the great video.
Hi Andy! Great question... we leave them safe & sound in the RV. We only leave them when the air temperature is cool, we have an automatic fan that ventilates the area as well as a "baby monitor" that will send us an alert if the temp rises or falls and we can also check on them and see what they're up to. 🐕🙂 -Katelyn
Love the Grand Canyon! It's magical during snow season too! 😍
Question on the hike - I'm also afraid of heights. Was it super scary? Was the trail super narrow with a steep edge? We just hiked Scottsbluff and yowza, I was afraid, but I did it! 🎉
Hey! I've heard it's extra special in the snow! There were parts that made me a little nervous, but it absolutely doesn't have intense drop offs. You reallly have to be trying or venturing into an area you shouldn't to fall. I bet you could do it!! You can always check it out in the daylight by walking a little down the trail. The first mile is probably the steepest! At least it felt that way coming back up 😆 -Katelyn
I was there in 1977. Me 4 brothers and our Mom in a Ford Country Squire station wagon ( www.pinterest.com/pin/48413764730478128/ ) . Age range 16 to 9. Mom refused to hike down into the canyon and also refused to let us go alone (imagine that!). We had to satisfy ourselves scaring her half to death leaning WAY over the guard rails. Epic 4 week journey from Detroit MI.
Hahaha! Your poor Mom, I bet that wasn't the most enjoyable trip for her. Too funny! What a cool car, we had a family friend with a similar looking one and I loved riding in the back!
I hiked the Bright Angle Trail , I made it all the way down. Down to the first arch and back up. I was very proud of myself. Ha Ha ,
I also saw someone almost fall . Him and his group were where they shouldn't be and he sliped , one foot went off the cliff, he set straight down allowing himself to caught his balance. Ater that he decided to go back behind the railing.
I have a question. did you have any trouble getting into the park that early in the morning. I thought the park gates didn't open till later in day.
Even going that far is quite a feat... it's so hard climbing back out, no matter how far you go!! Good job. YIKES! That's my worst nightmare... we almost saw a lady go over the side of the pyramid in Teotihuacan and that made me heart skip a beat. That's a GREAT question... we're pretty sure all NP's are open 24 hours a day. There is the issue of payment though, since no rangers are there to collect payments. We have an annual pass though which is great and has more than paid for itself! -Katelyn
The squirrels are stalking you 😂
They TOTALLY were!!! And I am convinced they were working together. 😂
I'm wondering why they were not wearing hats. Seem pretty important in the sun and heat. Interfere with the video?
Hi Howard, we had hats in our bags. Luckily, during the hottest part back up, we had a lot of cloud cover and never really needed them. Thanks for watching! -Katelyn
Did 'Kaibab - Phantom Ranch - Bright Angel' in March, doing it in August is outright dumb, sorry!
It was actually July, and we had a great time! The hottest we ever experience was the 90 degrees we mentioned and by the time we got back to the top it was only 75. That's why we started at 5 am, we played it smart! 😉
@@NewstateNomads This is from June: www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/multiple-search-and-rescue-incidents-over-weekend-due-to-excessive-heat.htm
Weather in the Grand Canyon: www.grandcanyonlodges.com/plan/location/weather/
If you plan to hike into the canyon below the rim, be prepared for much warmer conditions. In fact, summer temperatures along the Colorado River at the canyon bottom can reach as high as 120 ºF / 47 ºC.
Glad you did fine, loved your Mexico videos, hope you make it to Baja, wish you the best!
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed our Mexico adventures! Stay tuned, we'll have news soon on round two! 😉 -Howard
@@NewstateNomads Baja or bust :)