I knew when I got my first glimpse of the Canyon while riding the bus to the trailhead that this trip was going to be unforgettable.
It's simply indescribable.
It took six hours total; that included a couple of long (20 minute) rest breaks and lunch breaks.
The scenery is breathtaking, it changes as you move down the trail, so there is a constant thrill. . . well until the last hour or so. By then, the end is in sight, all sorts of new muscles are making themselves felt, and it's getting hot.
No matter....our camp is next to a wide, swift, cold, creek and ten minutes of soaking our feet wipes out that last mile.
Extra bonus the camp is not so primitive, there are bathrooms and drinking water too.
Tomorrow we will eat breakfast at Phantom Ranch and have easy hikes in the canyon.
Comments from Mr. Joe:
It was so cold this morning that Josh was wearing a coat.
Dad thinks that it is more of a tourist site not a seven mile hike.
Dad had to stop every five minutes to take a picture.
Tonight they will be resting their feet for tomorrow.
Editor's Note:
Dad dictated this to me over the phone this evening, and everyone is in great spirits. The word "indescribable" was used many times in the description of the hike. He mentioned the weather was warm but there is an occasional wind that cools you off. I expect to be speaking to him sometime tomorrow evening.
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