Bright Angel Trail completing loop back to South Rim

It's April (to beat the heat.) For the last two miles, the trail climbed into a snowy wonderland amidst the red rock of the canyon.

Loop Trip to Colorado River from South Rim, Grand Canyon

To start the hike from the 7,000 ft South Rim, Dan is on his way down the stable but steep South Kaibab trail to the Bright Angel Campground, next to the Colorado River. The descent  traverses through rock layers revealing some of the planet's oldest rock. And it's unrelenting, losing 4,600 ft in 6.5 miles from the South Rim. Camp is quickly set up with a lightweight backpacker's Marmot Nutshell tent in the reserved campground. We camp two nights. The next day is for exploring the historic Phantom Ranch lodge nearby, the North Rim trail going up the other side of the canyon, and the loop hike around the two river bridges. Day three is an early start to beat the heat, especially at the base of the canyon. The Bright Angel Trail completes the loop with a 9.6 mile journey climbing 4,380 ft to the top of the South Rim.

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