Hiker starting up BA Trail from Havasupai Garden Camp (view S) |
Hiker passing Havasupai Garden Ranger Station (view S) |
Sign: please stay on the trail (view SW) ... |
... then an unsigned use-trail to the Ranger Station. |
Crossing Garden Wash (view S) |
Garden Wash flash floods and leaves lots of rock (view SW) |
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Trail runs along Garden Wash (view SW) |
The Trans-Canyon pipeline takes a shortcut across a side wash |
Trail contours around sidewash, then pipe rejoins the trail (view W) |
Trail contours into second, larger sidewash (view SE) |
Trail climbs towards Redwall (view SW) |
The Redwall looks imposing from afar (view SW) |
The Redwall looks more imposing from up close (view SW) |
First Redwall switchback (view SW) |
Waiting at first Redwall switchback for pack train (view SW) |
Pack train approaching (view SW) |
Lots of gentle switchbacks (view NW) |
Hiker finally at base of Redwall, proper (view SW) |
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Trail through the Redwall is not steep, but ... |
... the Redwall certainly is! |
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Hikers at next-to-last Redwall switchback (view SW) |
Hikers past last Redwall switchback; note resthouse above (view NE) |
Hikers atop last Redwall switchback; note resthouse above (view NE) |
Hikers at spur trail to 3-Mile Resthouse (view S) |
Hiker at 3-Mile Resthouse (view NE) |
3-Mile Resthouse (view NE) |
3-Mile Resthouse and trail to restrooms (view NE) |
Trails to 3-Mile Overlook and 3-Mile Restrooms (view NE) |
Trail to 3-Mile Restrooms (view NE) |
Approaching 3-Mile Overlook (view NE from restrooms) |
3-Mile Overlook (view NE) |
3-Mile Overlook (view NE) |
3-Mile Overlook (view NE) |
Returning to 3-Mile Resthouse (view SW) |
Returning to Bright Angel Trail (view SW from 3-Mile Resthouse) |
Continuing on Bright Angel Trail (view SW) |
Starting into next set of switchbacks (view SW) |
Lots of gentle switchbacks (view NE) |
Lots of moss growing on shady rock wall (view SE) |
More switchbacks (view NE) |
More gentle switchbacks (view SW) |
Contouring up and across the hillside (view SW) |
Contouring up and across the hillside (view SW) |
Approaching the next set of switchbacks (view W) |
In the switchbacks (great view NE to North Rim) |
More gentle switchbacks (view NE) |
More gentle switchbacks (view SW) |
More gentle switchbacks (view SW) |
Pools of mule urine - a most disgusting experience (view SW) |
Contouring up and across the hillside (view SW) |
In the distance: 2-Mile Switchback (view W) |
Hiker crossing Bright Angel Wash and fault (view W |
Hiker above 2-Mile Switchback (view NW) |
Big grin: happy hiker above 2-Mile Switchback (view S) |
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Grand view down canyon and across to North Rim (view NE) |
Contouring up and across the hillside (view SW) |
Airy, but gentle, trail (view NE) |
Woodrat who didn't make it; sad |
Contouring across hillside; 1.5-Mile Resthouse in distance (view E) |
Contouring up across hillside (view E) |
Hiker approaching spur trail to 1.5 Mile Restrooms (view E) |
Hiker at spur trail to 1.5 Mile Restrooms (view E) |
Hiker approaching 1.5 Mile Resthouse (view SW) |
Hiker at 1.5 Mile Resthouse (view SW) |
1.5 Mile Water faucet; hiker at spur to Resthouse (view W) |
1.5 Mile Emergency Phone and Resthouse (view SW) |
Short spur to 1.5 Mile Resthouse (view S) |
Directional signs at 1.5 Mile Resthouse (view S) |
1.5 Mile Resthouse (view SE) |
1.5 Mile Resthouse interior (view E) |
1.5 Mile Resthouse interior (view NE to North Rim) |
Hiker departing 1.5 Mile Resthouse (view NW) |
Trail contours more steeply up and across hillside (view SW) |
Trail contours more steeply up and across hillside (view SW) |
Hiker approaching switchbacks below Coconino Sandstone Wall |
Hiker starting into switchbacks below Coconino Sandstone Wall |
Switchbacks below Coconino Sandstone Wall (view E) |
Hiker approaching Coconino Sandstone Wall (view SE) |
Hiker at Coconino Sandstone Wall (view SE) |
Bobcat left a business card |
Bobcat left a business card |
Grand view along Coconino Sandstone Wall (view NE) |
Gentle switchbacks (view SW) |
Hiker switching back (view SW) |
Grand view to the North Rim (view NE) |
Hiker switching back (view SE) |
Hiker at another steep spot (view SW) |
Hiker resting above the steep spot (view SW) |
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Hiker at built-up trail along Coconino Sandstone Wall (view SW) |
Steep hillsides make grand views to the North Rim (view NE) |
Hiker on built-up trail approaching second tunnel (view NE) |
Hiker entering second tunnel (view NE) |
Second Tunnel (view NE) |
Steep trail above the tunnel (view NE) |
Steep trail with ice (view NE) |
Steep trail (view NE) |
Icicles at seep along the trail (don't expect potable water) |
Longest steep section of trail (view SW) |
Longest steep section of trail with ice (view SW) |
Longest steep section of trail with ice (view SW) |
Longest steep section of trail without ice (view SW) |
Switchback above longest steep section of trail (view SW) |
More gentle trail contours up and across hillside (view S) |
More gentle trail contours up and across hillside (view SE) |
Steeper trail contours up and across hillside with ice (view S) |
Built-up trail contours gently across steep hillside (view SE) |
Trail crosses a rocky point above grand scenery (view NE |
Trail follows ledge through Kaibab Limestone (view E) |
Fossils in the Kaibab Limestone (view S) |
Moderately steep trail through Kaibab Limestone (view E) |
More fossils in the Kaibab Limestone (view S) |
Hikers approaching First Tunnel (view E) |
First Tunnel (view E) |
More gentle trail through Kaibab Limestone (view E) |
Another grand point (view NE) |
Last rest before hitting civilization (view NE) |
Hiker at last switchback (view E below Kolb Studio) |
Heading for the South Rim (view SW) |
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Hikers approaching Bright Angel Trailhead (view SW) |
Hikers at Bright Angel Trailhead (view SW) |
Selfie Bright Angel Trailhead (view SW) |
Obligate post-backpack ice cream cone at Bright Angel Lodge |