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=== Hiking Plan ===
=== Hiking Plan ===
Here is the general hiking plan.  We'll do it in one long day.  In late September the daylight hours are right about 12 even, from just before 6:30 am to just before 6:30 pm, on average.   
Here is the general hiking plan.  We'll do it in one long day.  In late September the daylight hours are right about 12 even, from just before 6:30 am to just before 6:30 pm, on average.  </br>
[[Image:Rim2Rim Sunset-Sunrise.png|1100px]]<br>
[[Image:Rim2Rim Sunset-Sunrise.png|1100px]]</br></br>


Daytime highs (on the rim) are low 70&deg; F (31&deg; C), with temps at the river about 25&deg; higher than that.  Lows are upper thirties, so we'll be getting up early, and getting on-trail on the North Rim before sunrise, say 4 am, in near freezing conditions, going all day and finishing at the South Rim just before sunset in cool but comfortable conditions.  It will be hot at the river, like mid 90&deg;s F.<br>
Daytime highs (on the rim) are low 70&deg; F (31&deg; C), with temps at the river about 25&deg; higher than that.  Lows are upper thirties, so we'll be getting up early, and getting on-trail on the North Rim before sunrise, say 4 am, in near freezing conditions, going all day and finishing at the South Rim just before sunset in cool but comfortable conditions.  It will be hot at the river, like mid 90&deg;s F.</br>
[[Image:Rim2Rim Ave Temps.png|800px]]<br>
[[Image:Rim2Rim Ave Temps.png|800px]]<br></br>


We'll be starting on the North Kaibab Trail
We'll be starting on the North Kaibab Trail</br>
[[Image:Rim2Rim Hiking Plan 1.png|1000px]]<br>
[[Image:Rim2Rim Hiking Plan 1.png|1000px]]<br></br>

Revision as of 16:34, 3 December 2023

Hiking Plan and Itinerary for Rim-to-Rim of the Grand Canyon 2024

John and I have worked out this preliminary itinerary for our travel, and the hiking plan is below as well.

Travel Itinerary

Travel Plans / Itenerary
Check-in Check-out Location Confirmation Itinerary Address Phone
Sunday 9/22/24 Fly to Las Vegas - - Only non-stop is Delta 7:00 am 8:08 am (4h 8m) -
Sunday 9/22/24 Stay the night in Vegas - - Airport Hotel? -
Monday 9/23/24 Wednesday 9/25/24 Grand Canyon Lodge 7092IY 70000794V Grand Canyon Lodge – North Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim, Arizona 86052 866-499-2574
Wednesday 9/25 - Up by 3 am On Trail by 5 am Elizabeth Shuttles to South Rim 15 Hours on Trail 3 Meal Breaks Hike North Kaibab Trail to Phantom Ranch to Bright Angel Trail Finish by sunset (just before 7 pm)
Wednesday 9/25/24 Saturday 9/28/24 Maswik Lodge - 17657838 Grand Canyon National Park · Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 1-928-638-2631
Saturday 9/28/24 Stay the night in Vegas - - Airport Hotel? -
Sunday 9/29/24 Fly to Cincinnati - - American via Charlotte? 8?19 - 7:21 pm (8h 2m, 2:15 layover)? -
C G K O S W


Hiking Plan

Here is the general hiking plan. We'll do it in one long day. In late September the daylight hours are right about 12 even, from just before 6:30 am to just before 6:30 pm, on average.
Rim2Rim Sunset-Sunrise.png

Daytime highs (on the rim) are low 70° F (31° C), with temps at the river about 25° higher than that. Lows are upper thirties, so we'll be getting up early, and getting on-trail on the North Rim before sunrise, say 4 am, in near freezing conditions, going all day and finishing at the South Rim just before sunset in cool but comfortable conditions. It will be hot at the river, like mid 90°s F.
Rim2Rim Ave Temps.png

We'll be starting on the North Kaibab Trail
Rim2Rim Hiking Plan 1.png