Grand Canyon in May
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 3:21 am
I have applied for and got a permit for the Grand Canyon in the first week of May - but have had a letter back saying they think my route is dangerous because its too long. I've tried to get through to the rangers to discuss it but just get the engaged tone and wondered what people thought:
Day 1: South Kaibab to the Colorado and up to Cottonwood CG (13.2 m and 1,600 ft up)
Day 2: Cottonwood CG to the North Rim(7m and 4,000 ft up)
Day 3: North Rim to Bright Angel CG (13.2m)
Day 4: Bright Angel CG to Granite Rapids CG (15m and 2,000 ft up + up/down along the Tonto Trail)
Day 5: Granite Rapids CG to Hermit TH (10m and 4,200 ft up)
Its days 1,4,5 I'm a little worried about but have previously hiking 13-15 miles in Canyonlands / Arches in a day in August 2008. Also completed the JMT in 15 days back in August 2010 and have regularly done 15m+ with a backpack in the UK. Am I over stretching? Should I consider changing it to come straight up the Bright Angel Trail on Day 4?
Any thoughts useful from those who have been into the Canyon. Thanks - David
Day 1: South Kaibab to the Colorado and up to Cottonwood CG (13.2 m and 1,600 ft up)
Day 2: Cottonwood CG to the North Rim(7m and 4,000 ft up)
Day 3: North Rim to Bright Angel CG (13.2m)
Day 4: Bright Angel CG to Granite Rapids CG (15m and 2,000 ft up + up/down along the Tonto Trail)
Day 5: Granite Rapids CG to Hermit TH (10m and 4,200 ft up)
Its days 1,4,5 I'm a little worried about but have previously hiking 13-15 miles in Canyonlands / Arches in a day in August 2008. Also completed the JMT in 15 days back in August 2010 and have regularly done 15m+ with a backpack in the UK. Am I over stretching? Should I consider changing it to come straight up the Bright Angel Trail on Day 4?
Any thoughts useful from those who have been into the Canyon. Thanks - David