When we first decided to go to the Grand Canyon, our plan was to hike to the bottom of the canyon, camp there overnight, and then hike back up to the top the next day. We were pretty excited when we were able to reserve one of the few campsights on the floor of the canyon. However, when we arrived at the canyon, the temperature was in the mid-90's. The idea of having to carry all our hiking gear down to the bottom, and worse, back up to the top, was not particularly appealing. Instead, we decided to just do a day hike and keep the uphill to a manageable distance.
We only just got onto the trail when we lost Dean. He felt the trail was just too narrow and the drop offs too dramatic for him. He was content to stay at the top of the canyon well back from the rim.
We were on the trail by 7:30 so the temperature was just perfect. Kelly actually had a sweatshirt on for the first little while.
Campbell had to take some breaks to wait for us slower girls.
Kelly just enjoyed the scenery along the way.
And there was some spectacular scenery.
Back up at the top, we found some amazing look outs.
After our day of hiking we were quite happy not to have a return trip up to look forward to.
