A pre-run look into the Grand Canyon.
One of numerous warnings to hikers not to attempt a Rim to River & back hike in 1 day. Since it didn't say anything about R2R2R, we felt we were OK.
South Kaibab Trailhead - 5:22AM
A dark and technical descent.
Feeding time - nothing better than Pop Tarts while running.
Running along the Colorado River
Cottonwood campground about 1/2 way up North Kaibab Trail - 9:12AM
Ascending the steep North Kaibab
Ascending the steep North Kaibab
Ascending the steep North Kaibab
North Kaibab Trailhead - North Rim - 11:38AM
A view into the Grand Canyon from the North Rim
The steep switchbacks of North Kaibab Trail
Descending North Kaibab Trail
Descending North Kaibab Trail
The fast section of North Kaibab Trail after Cottonwood Campground
The fast section of North Kaibab Trail after Cottonwood Campground
Bright Angel Campground - 2:55 PM
The Beach - a hard ascent up through sand
The steep switchbacks of the Bright Angel Trail.
Bright Angel Trailhead - 12:56 round trip.