Grand Canyon Rim to Rim 2003 (Page 1 of 2)

Continuing an annual tradition, we crossed the Grand Canyon on a one day rim to rim hike. Below are pictures of sunrise on the South Kaibab Trail. As the day goes on, we pass Phantom Ranch, enter a region known as "The Box", and finally begin our climb out on the North Rim. The total hike distance is 21 miles.

(s = 35mm, m=6x7 Medium Format, l= 4x5 Large Format)

Sunrise on the South Kaibab (s)

Another sunrise shot (s)

Staying on the trail (s)

Mule train on the South Kaibab, half way down to the Colorado (s)

South Kaibab trail (s)

Looking East towards Plateau Point from South Kaibab. The trail from the river can be seen from bottom center. (s)

A wide angle shot looking once again towards Plateau Point. (s)

Continuing our way down (s)

Kaibab trail edge (s)

Despite the sun flare, I included this image
as it shows the trail winding down to the plateau (s)

Overlook with Colorado River below (s)

Hikers along the Mars like surface on the Kaibab (s)

A less zoomed view of hikers on "Mars" (s)

Rest stop on the Kaibab Plateau (s)

Black bridge over the Colorado (s)

© 2006 John Miranda