The GPS log of our hike
We started at the North Kaibab Trailhead at 3 am. Follow our progress.....
A chronology of our adventure hiking the Grand Canyon from rim to rim.
Sunrise from the canyon floor near the Pump House Ranger Station and Manzanita Creek.
6:29 AM
Looking south on the canyon floor.
6:36 AM
Just starting to get a glimpse of our goal at the south rim... Still a long way to hike.
6:41 AM
Another spectacular view, something you just can't see from the rim.
7:14 AM
A pink rattler, relative to the western diamondback and only found in the Grand Canyon.
7:24 AM
How spectacular is this?
7:37 AM
Progressing towards "The Box" and the Colorado River.
8:22 AM
We're in "The Box", the hottest section of the hike. Luckily, it's still below 100 degrees when we passed through.
8:44 AM
Deep inside "The Box".
9:40 AM
We finally made it through "The Box" and into Phantom Ranch. We've hiked almost 14 miles at this point and It's over 115 degrees.
10:55 AM
Crossing the Colorado River on the silver bridge.
11:31 AM
Looking back to the silver (near) and black (far) bridges.
11:37 AM
The Colorado, looking west (down stream).
12:01 PM
The Devils Corkscrew. Yes, it's every bit as steep as it looks. That's the south rim above it, still a long way to go.
2:19 PM
View from the top of the Devils Corkscrew, looking back to the north rim.
2:19 PM
Approaching Indian Gardens, looking back to the North Rim.
2:33 PM
Finally approaching the South Rim after an unexpected and cold night in the 1.5 mile rest house.
7:46 AM Day 2
Only 1/4 mile to go, we're almost there. 29 hours after we set out from the North Rim...
7:55 AM Day 2