Grand Canyon Backpacking Trip - May 2014
Estimated Pack Weights - Tom:45-50, Miriam:25-30
5/11-5/12 Yavapi Lodge North
5/11 - Rest after driving from Phoenix
5/12 - Rim Hike
5/21 - Dinner at Arizona Room
5/13 - Camp at Lonetree Canyon in Cremation Use Area
5/13 - South Kaibab to Lonetree Canyon
- Hit the trail at about 6:30, stopped at the overlook near Skeleton Point, passed by the Tipoff, and headed East on the Tonto.
5/14 - Continue on Tonto East to Grapevine Canyon
5/15 - Continue on Tonto East to Cottonwood Creek
5/16 - Cottonwood Creek Trail to Horseshoe Mesa
5/16 - Hike to Page Spring for Water
- Started down after 4 PM. Miriam found the trail to be a bit daunting with the loose rock and exposure. We didn't make it back until nearly sunset!
5/17 - Hike out Grandview Trail
- Another hot day, or so it seemed. I was suffering from borderline heat exhaustion and consequently I had to take it easy on the way out - heck , I always take it EASY!
5/17 - Yavapi Lodge South
5/18 - Breakfast at Bright Angel Room
5/18 - Drive home to San Diego