Thanks for the Garmin maps! The ranger I spoke to said I should start hiking at 3am and stop by 9am. Or hike at night.
He also suggested not to bring a sleeping bag. I guess a liner and pad will suffice. This should be interesting.

Hello All, Thank you for all your comments and suggestions. I must have used the wrong terminology or forgot to mention an important detail. I will be doing this hike in 4 days and 3 nights. Camping at Cottonwood, Bright Angel, and Indian Garden. I like to savor my outdoor experiences and would prob...

Hello, My sister and I plan to hike North rim to South rim in mid August 2010. I have spoken to a Grand Canyon ranger about what to expect during this hike. Has anyone did a rim to rim hike in August? Can you give me some insight on what we will experience? Was it worth it? I do 2 to 3 hikes a year ...