Grand Canyon National Park - Phantom Ranch - Hiking trail near Valle, Arizona, United States - Description
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| Name | Grand Canyon National Park - Phantom Ranch |
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| Summary | Backpack to the bottom of Grand Canyon and the Colorado River |
| Type | Backpacking Hike - Loop |
| Distance (Total) | 16.6 miles / 26.7 km |
| Elevation Gain | 4,750 feet / 1,448 meters |
| Minimum Elevation | 2,450 feet / 747 meters |
| Maximum Elevation | 7,200 feet / 2,195 meters |
| Hiking Season | - Spring - Summer - Fall |
| Things To See | - Canyon - Cliffs - Mountain Views - River - Wildlife |
| Difficulty | Strenuous |
| Rating | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Nearby Town | Valle, Arizona, United States |
| Link | http://www.nps.gov/grca/ |
| Permit Required | National Park Service Permit and backcountry Permit |
| Trail Map |
This backpacking hike offers magnificent views of the Grand Canyon as you hike deeper and deeper towards the bottom. The camping site it Bright Angel Campground at Phantom Ranch.
After getting the appropriate backcountry permits, start you journey by taking a bus to Yaki Point to the South Kaibab Trailhead. The first 4.5 miles descend steeply to "The Tipoff". Then the second part descends towards the Colorado river for another 2.8 mile to the campsite. THERE IS NO WATER ACCESS ON THIS TRAIL. The first water access is at the end of trail at the campsite.
On the second day, follow the River Trail to the Bright Angel Trail to Indian Garden in 4.7 miles. Make sure to refill in water there. The next 4.6 miles are grueling as you ascend the vertical wall of the canyon back to the Grand Canyon Village.
Drive to Grand Canyon Village South Rim.
| Latitude | 36.0527507982 degrees / 36° 3.165' / 36° 3' 9.90" |
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| Longitude | -112.0837533474 degrees / -112° 5.025' / -112° 5' 1.51" |
| Created by Nick on 11/13/2007 |
| Last edited by Nick on 11/13/2007 |
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