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| Backpack | 16.00 Miles |
4,700 AEG |
| | Backpack | 16.00 Miles | 2 Days | | |
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| partners | | Quick overnight down to Phantom Ranch and had the luxury of staying at the cabin. Originally the plan was for 2 nights but the reservation got messed up so only had one night.
Since we didn’t need an early start we hiked down around noon. On the drive up to the South Rim in the morning it rained and snowed quite a bit. However, once we were at the visitor center all the precipitation had stopped. Took the shuttle bus over to South Kaibab trail and started the hike.
Started hiking just before 1pm with fair number of people on SK now that Bright Angel is closed for maintenance. Once below Skeleton Point it started to thin out so that was nice. We arrived at Phantom and checked into the cabin. It was pretty cold even for Phantom so was glad to be in a heated cabin. In the evening got another luxury and had the meal at the cantina followed by happy hour before calling it a night.
Next morning slow roll with the late 730 breakfast and took our time heading back up South Kaibab Trail. Not many people on trail below Skeleton so that was pleasant. Rest the hike was steady progress to the top and took the shuttle bus back to the visitor center.
Since we didn’t get the 2nd night at Phantom Kathy decided to really splurge and get us a night at El Tovar hotel with dinner on Christmas Eve. I had never stayed there and definitely the nicest accommodations on the South Rim. The dinner was fantastic and even if not staying at the hotel would recommend the menu if just looking for nice dinner options.
Next morning, Christmas Day we decided to hike down Bright Angel Trail to see where it was closed. The closure is ½ mile down past the first tunnel and at the first switchback corner. Great couple of days and Christmas at the Canyon! |
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