My daughter and I did this hike on September 28, 2023. We used this video and your web site to help us prepare. In the video, you describe the climb up to the south rim as “fairly soul crushing.” I mentioned that to my daughter and she said, several times during the end of the hike, “My soul will not be crushed!”
@@karlkeating2803 safe travels to you. We are sobo on October 9. Thinking about a 3:30 am start. Hopefully finish in time to make it to Hopi Point and catch the sunset 🌇
The pictures always make it look much scarier than it really is on the trail. The trail itself is quite wide and safe feeling. I'd say it's at least 4 feet wide at all points where the dropoffs are. It's meant to be safe for the mules, which are much wider than you or me. I, too, get antsy about drop offs, but I had no problems at all.
Excellent video and narration of the hike, I hiked identical route last October for my 7th Canyon crossing, most Canyon crossing videos have annoying music played much louder then the talking on video. Again good job, you must be in very good shape with almost continuous talking while hiking uphill at what appeared to be a good pace
Great video, just want to correct one comment you made. The rock at the bottom of the canyon isn't two million years old, it's almost two billion years old.
This was a great video. And in 360. Thanks for making this. I am going in early March 2024. Will the water spots be open? I heard they turn off the pipes to prevent freezing.
Love your videos! They've helped a lot. We hiked North Kaibab to Supai Tunnel last week. We enjoyed it, and we cursed it at the same time. The mule crap was everywhere. Literally. I knew some crap was possible -- maybe even likely -- but not that much. The North Rim had just opened, so I don't know if that made the difference. Maybe it's also time-dependent -- as in get out there way before the first mule rides start. We are considering South Kaibab and Bright Angel (not sure how far on each) next March but are now wondering if the trails will be the same -- full of crap. So I am hoping our hike was the exception. Should we expect that much in March? Does South Rim (vs. North) also make it more likely? I am not asking about a crap-free hike. Just one that is not crap-covered. Thanks!
Hiking Guy, I just decided to add the R2R to a vacation in the vicinity. I am having logistical challenges with sleeping arrangements for a R2R in September of this year. So how not smart, is my plan to take the shuttle from the south to north rim arriving at the north rim around 1230 and begin a through hike to the south rim? The days I could hike are September 20 or 21, 2022. What I do know is the sun sets around 6:30, the low for the night is 51, and it should be 1/4 moon. If I start my hike at 1 pm I should have about 5 1/2+ hours of good visibility and maybe another hour or so of limited visibility. I would think this would put me in a pretty good position and only have to hike the upper portion of the south rim to finish. I have sectioned hiked the Appalachian Trail finishing in 2015 with the last section 1400+ miles in 87 days. I annually do a week or two fall hike on the AT. I just arrived home from a solo bicycle ride from Seattle to San Diego which was my last ride in an around the nation bike ride (northern tier, southern tier, east coast and west coast). My point being I have not hiked the Grand Canyon, but from my observation of your and other's videos it would be doable for me. When time permits could you advise if you have known others who have done this and advise of any alligators that I should be aware of. Thank you so much for what you do and the information you provide! Sincerely, Bill
You should be fine. I'd just keep the pace higher / consistent when you have daylight and don't forget backup batteries for the head lamp. It's actually quite nice hiking at night and you probably won't be alone on the Bright Angel when it gets dark.
@@tonymatt8210 If you go in May or October, the heat won't be much of an issue. In the summer, it can be brutal (even deadly), often as high as 115 at the river.
My daughter and I did this hike on September 28, 2023. We used this video and your web site to help us prepare. In the video, you describe the climb up to the south rim as “fairly soul crushing.” I mentioned that to my daughter and she said, several times during the end of the hike, “My soul will not be crushed!”
Kudos to you for this great video.
Truly this is one of the world's greatest hikes!
Thanks for another fantastic, informative video!
Awesome information, one of the best Grand Canyon videos I've seen.
Thank you 🙏👍
Thank you very much !!! very informative video journal 😀
Excellent dissection of the classic hike!! We are crossing October 2023 and there is some really great beta here!
Perhaps we'll cross paths. My hike, north to south, is on October 5.
@@karlkeating2803 safe travels to you. We are sobo on October 9. Thinking about a 3:30 am start. Hopefully finish in time to make it to Hopi Point and catch the sunset 🌇
Excellent, comprehensive video.
Great 360 view of the canyon!!
Doing R3 next week. This is so cool. Thank you!
Great video! Provoked some anxiety in me just seeing some of those massive drop offs. I could physically do it, but not psychologically.
The pictures always make it look much scarier than it really is on the trail. The trail itself is quite wide and safe feeling. I'd say it's at least 4 feet wide at all points where the dropoffs are. It's meant to be safe for the mules, which are much wider than you or me. I, too, get antsy about drop offs, but I had no problems at all.
Very fun video! Thanks for sharing!
Just did this hike yesterday. Great video!
I dont drink but ice cream sure sounds good. 45 days and counting.
Excellent video and narration of the hike, I hiked identical route last October for my 7th Canyon crossing, most Canyon crossing videos have annoying music played much louder then the talking on video. Again good job, you must be in very good shape with almost continuous talking while hiking uphill at what appeared to be a good pace
Great video, just want to correct one comment you made. The rock at the bottom of the canyon isn't two million years old, it's almost two billion years old.
I could have sworn I said billion because that fact always fascinated me - sorry if I misspoke - Vishnu schist!
This was a great video. And in 360. Thanks for making this. I am going in early March 2024. Will the water spots be open? I heard they turn off the pipes to prevent freezing.
It changes all the time so check out the alerts page on the park website - usually all open for peak season if they can get it fixed
Love your videos! They've helped a lot.
We hiked North Kaibab to Supai Tunnel last week.
We enjoyed it, and we cursed it at the same time. The mule crap was everywhere. Literally. I knew some crap was possible -- maybe even likely -- but not that much.
The North Rim had just opened, so I don't know if that made the difference. Maybe it's also time-dependent -- as in get out there way before the first mule rides start.
We are considering South Kaibab and Bright Angel (not sure how far on each) next March but are now wondering if the trails will be the same -- full of crap.
So I am hoping our hike was the exception.
Should we expect that much in March? Does South Rim (vs. North) also make it more likely?
I am not asking about a crap-free hike. Just one that is not crap-covered.
Thanks!
When did you do this video? Don't see any mule scat!
Ha, yea usually it gets worse as the day goes on, think I just got lucky on this day.
@@Hikingguy The North Rim mule ride goes as far as the Supai tunnel. Sensible, who wants to ride a mule through a low narrow tunnel?
Hiking Guy, I just decided to add the R2R to a vacation in the vicinity. I am having logistical challenges with sleeping arrangements for a R2R in September of this year. So how not smart, is my plan to take the shuttle from the south to north rim arriving at the north rim around 1230 and begin a through hike to the south rim? The days I could hike are September 20 or 21, 2022. What I do know is the sun sets around 6:30, the low for the night is 51, and it should be 1/4 moon. If I start my hike at 1 pm I should have about 5 1/2+ hours of good visibility and maybe another hour or so of limited visibility. I would think this would put me in a pretty good position and only have to hike the upper portion of the south rim to finish. I have sectioned hiked the Appalachian Trail finishing in 2015 with the last section 1400+ miles in 87 days. I annually do a week or two fall hike on the AT. I just arrived home from a solo bicycle ride from Seattle to San Diego which was my last ride in an around the nation bike ride (northern tier, southern tier, east coast and west coast). My point being I have not hiked the Grand Canyon, but from my observation of your and other's videos it would be doable for me. When time permits could you advise if you have known others who have done this and advise of any alligators that I should be aware of. Thank you so much for what you do and the information you provide! Sincerely, Bill
You should be fine. I'd just keep the pace higher / consistent when you have daylight and don't forget backup batteries for the head lamp. It's actually quite nice hiking at night and you probably won't be alone on the Bright Angel when it gets dark.
@@Hikingguy Hiking Guy, Thank you so much for the advice. It is greatly appreciated! I wish you all the best, Bill
What’s the hiking distance from rim to rim?
check link in description
I will be age 70 in January and want to do a three day hike form the North to the South
What level of fitneas do you need to be at to do this?
Be able to walk about 20 miles and climb about 4k
@@Hikingguy Thank you! So, a person of moderate fitness should be OK, provided they are able to handle the heat and properly hydrate and eat?
@@tonymatt8210 yes, it will be hard but if you can do the hours on your feet, you should be fine
@@Hikingguy great! I'm doing this next year, so I'll do some training between now and then. Thanks!
@@tonymatt8210 If you go in May or October, the heat won't be much of an issue. In the summer, it can be brutal (even deadly), often as high as 115 at the river.
Go to Toroweap hike down to lava falls and do mount Trumbull. Drive in BLM 1069 not up stupid valley.
Your welcome.
Shame they had to take out the mature trees at Indian Gardens.
Yea, I think it happened a few years ago to build those shelters. I was thinking the same thing after I saw that.
@@Hikingguy Clearly you don't have any long-term covid issues.