Grand Canyon: Rim to Rim 24 Mile Day Hike

Follow my journey through Grand Canyon on a Rim to Rim 24 Mile Day Hike. I got an early 4:00am start to try to beat the over 100* temps at the bottom of the canyon. Starting at North Rim of Grand Canyon on the North Kaibab Trail, I made a stop at Ribbon Falls, then hiked through The Box to Phantom Ranch, then across the Colorado River and up the Bright Angel Trail through Indian Garden and up to South Rim. This trek is quite a workout and descends about 5,800' down to the the Colorado River, then along the River for about two miles then ascends up the Bright Angel over 4,400' nearly 8 miles up to the South Rim, so you really get your exercise!
This video shows my journey through Grand Canyon, but it also discusses training, hydration, nutrition, heat, fitness and elevation.
Grand Canyon is one of the best places to visit in the world, and one way to fully enjoy this destination is to cross it Rim to Rim. It’s a challenging endeavor, but so very rewarding. Whether you camp or stay at Phantom Ranch or cross in one day is up to you. Permits for camping and Phantom reservations are very hard to get, so doing it as a day hike becomes the option for most hikers. If you are a strong hiker or longer distance runner you are already a step ahead but you should train for this hike with your fuel and electrolytes and time on your feet. This is different in many ways than running a marathon, like taking more than twice as long to complete with the possibility of extreme heat and with the elevation gain of 4,460 feet at the end of the trek. So it’s still important to plan and train so that your Rim to Rim trip is an enjoyable and unforgettable experience of a lifetime !
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[@ferrark1]

Thanks for this amazing video!

[@ponyrang]

Wow, My best friend, I liked the video very much, thanks you for sharing, stay safe, stay blessed

[@ageingungracefullypushingt7135]

Congrats on a very nice video. Two weeks ago I completed the "Dreaded" South Kaibab to North Kaibab R2R, solo, at the age of 72. Brutal hike. For me it completed my R2R2R, but I agree with you, the easiest (and smartest) way to do an R2R is NK to BA. That ascent up NK to the trailhead is extremely challenging from Cottonwood to the trailhead.

[@JDS54]

Excellent video.. Thanks for sharing…

[@oscarmolinaoutdooradventur1648]

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[@fwilly8787]

Great video and job well done. I did this hike in may of 2022 and can’t wait to do it again. The last three miles was challenging. As you stated it is a spiritual journey.

[@nenengjenn5176]

Nothing beats the beauty of nature,. Beautiful/ FW

[@austinado16]

Fantastic job, all of you! Really great cinematography and editing Bill. Enjoyed this a lot!
Like you, I can't stop going back. Started backpacking there in 2007, brought my daughter to hike and camp in the canyon at age 8, the next year. Have returned there almost every year since. My daughter and I started running R2R when she was 15, in 2015 and did it 5yrs in a row. I've done 3 more solo since then, and just ran my 4th Rim2River in 3yrs. She and I are training now for another daddy-daughter R2R, in mid-Aug.
You played the smart card by getting into the creeks, and wearing a full brimmed hat, vs a ball cap. If you want to overheat and get sick in the canyon, and maybe even need to be rescued or flown out, stay out of the creeks, wear a ball cap, and wear a short sleeve shirt, or tank top!
PSA: When you leave Phantom Ranch Cantina area, stay to the right, and continue to keep veering right until you get to the first aluminum walled bridge. Turn right, and cross that bridge (crossing over the BA Creek). The thermometer is on the wooden display, one in the sun, and one to the right, in the shade. Then continue left, down through the actual BA Campground. About 100yds from the bridge you'll find bathrooms with flush toilets, and an exterior sink with running water. Great place to make one final pit stop, wet hair and shirts, before heading out for either the Silver Bridge, or Black Bridge.

[@alabamatubers]

Fantastic!

[@vanessaboman8143]

Oh my! What a beautiful bike ... If I could go back to AZ, I would love to do that over 2-3 days staying in the valley over a night or two. Thank you for sharing this hike... I loved the grand canyon at both rims, but only hiked a little while there.. Bright angel trail was hard for me though coming back up!

[@chingona322]

I enjoyed your video. Great job. Have hiked the grand Cyn twice and it doesn’t get any easier. I’ll do it again 🤪

[@maryh9415]

Thanks for sharing! Hope to walk in your shoes soon ❤️

[@chuckburleson4051]

I did this hike two years ago with my 34 year old son and we're going back this year to do it again. I'll be 69 years old when we do the hike in May.

[@lizlibeauty]

Wooooow

[@MattNowell]

thats awesome!!!

[@Aspen5.7]

Great video and congratulations on your hike. We leave tomorrow for the Grand Canyon and start backpacking from South to North, staying at each of the campgrounds for one night (two at Bright Angle....hope it's not too hot). I'm 57 and my boy is 16. We have been training, but know it will be a challenge. Cheers!

[@trailmind]

We always did this hike in October just before the north rim closes. We would do south to north and then the next day north to south. October the temps are much more comfortable. Great video.

[@luting3]

Great video! I hiked Grand Canyon 3 times. It seems always in rush. Never got chance to shoot some good video and pictures. Thanks for sharing yours.

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Gorgeous scenery. Love it. Thanks for sharing. New subscriber here ❤️

[@huynhh.1822]

Love your adventures, thank you for sharing to us!!

[@melbanks2271]

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[@douglasldn2831]

Did they get rid of the mules?