Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Hiking

Below are pictures taken while hiking from the South Rim to the North Rim (and back) over various years along
with overnight camping trips. For more about rim to rim hikes, read my journal page.

Sunrise lights the inner canyon on the Kaibab Trail.

Early morning light hits the South Kaibab Trail.

Overlook from South Kaibab Trail.

First rays of light reaching the canyon.
The South Kaibab Trail can be seen in the distance (towards center).

Hiker, South Kaibab.
This picture is featured in the South Kaibab Trail Guide published by Grand Canyon Association.

Ridge on South Kaibab.

The Kaibab trail leading to tip-off point, which then takes us sharply down to the Colorado River.

Late afternoon on the Colorado.
This picture was taken on a different trip while camping below the rim.

South Kaibab Trail rewards hikers with stunning ridge views.

Switchbacks leading down to the Plateau below.

Overlook above the Colorado River.
Phantom Ranch can be seen towards center, amongst Cottonwood Trees.

The trail descends into the inner gorge, revealing new colors as we approach the Colorado River.

A mule train crosses the Black Bridge over the Colorado River.

Silver Bridge leading to Bright Angel Trail.

Spring near the bottom of Bright Angel Trail.

Box Canyon, as we traverse to the North Rim.

Sunset as seen from the North Rim.
This image can be seen as a 30 foot mural at the National Geographic IMAX Theatre near the Grand Canyon.

Storms in the distance.

© 2010 John Miranda