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Grand Canyon Rim to River Hike | South Kaibab Trail to Phantom Ranch (Day 1)

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Day 1 of our Grand Canyon backpacking adventure!

We hiked from the South Rim down the legendary South Kaibab Trail all the way to the Colorado River and Phantom Ranch carrying 45lb packs. This rim to river route is one of the most iconic hikes in the Grand Canyon.

Trail: South Kaibab Trail
Distance: ~7 miles
Elevation loss: ~4,780 ft
Destination: Phantom Ranch / Bright Angel Campground

Highlights from Day 1 include:
• South Kaibab Trail descent
• incredible canyon views
• steep switchbacks
• crossing the Colorado River on the Black Bridge
• arriving at Phantom Ranch

This trip is part of a multi-day Grand Canyon backpacking adventure to Clear Creek.

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3 Comments

@austinado16 6 months ago

Great job with the filming and narrating. You really showed the trail and the Canyon well. I didn't know the flat area was called "Mormon Flats." We call the "red and whites," "The Great Wall" and the long red area of red martian soil, below TipOff, the "Roller Coaster." You guys handled that like pros, and those were some gnarly packs at 45lbs!! That route is my favorite to run, and shoot video for the channel. I always hold off until Memorial Day weekend Saturday. Looking forward to going back.

@ramageization 6 months ago

Another well done video. I think I read some comments about gear and meal reviews. That would be great! I’m ultralight as I’m a long distance backpacker doing the Great Divide Trail (GDT) in Canada. I’m always interested in what others are using. Again, great job.