Grand Canyon II – Crossing to north rim

May 19, 2022July 22, 2022 by aweewalk, posted in Arizona, Backpacking, brian dickson, Grand Canyon

After a day’s rest in South Rim village, we descended once more into the Grand Canyon and hiked to the North Rim on the popular Bright Angel and North Kiabab trails. The forecast was for temps of a sizzling 97 F down at the river so we decided to set off early….

*5am, descending into the Grand Canyon on the Bright Angel Trail*

*Lush springs provide a green interlude at Indian Garden*

*Bridge over the Colorado on the approach to Phantom Ranch*

*Ribbon Falls, a short way from the main trail and a shade and water refuge*

*We sat behind the falls to cool down with frogs a croaking!*

We set off early again from Cottonwood camp to avoid the heat climbing up to the North Rim. The steady climb was made easier by a good well trodden trail…