How to Hike the Grand Canyon North Rim in One Day | Just the Essentials
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- How to Hike the Grand Canyon North Rim in One Day | Just the Essentials. Join me as I hike the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park - the Rim to Cottonwood Campground and back up to the Rim in one day via the North Kaibab Trail. This video includes all the highlights of this incredible hike on the less visited side of the Grand Canyon. Hiked: October 1, 2018.
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You did such a nice job filming I thought you had hired a camera man! I'm glad you explained that-I enjoyed your reflective talk, & I teared up a little. You do have so many blessings, a wonderful family, your health, and I am guessing an awesome church family, but I'm pretty sure you bring a lot of joy to a lot of people with your humor, wit, and creativity. Keep inspiring us to get out there & explore!
Wow, Angela, those were really kind words that touched my heart and brought great encouragement. Thank you and all the glory to Him! Have a blessed weekend!
@@AmericasParks Howdy brother, where are you serving as a pastor at ??.
I was just curious. God bless you and be safe on trails and make good choices while your out hiking..
From Brother Barnabas, a man of GOD with faith and encouragement..
Amen, great to send time in our Father’s big amazing world.
God bless you, Doug! Amen!
Amen brother. Some of my greatest conversations with the lord are when I’m solo hiking.
God bless you, brother! Glad to hear and thank for picking up on that!
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The Grand Canyon is absolutely beautiful and you are definitely an inspiration to all. Definitely on my to do list one day when I come for a visit to the States ❤
I love the flashbacks you include. So special to have video from years ago. Happy Birthday Kayla! This was a beautiful hike, especially with all the fall colors. And I know you hiked a few extra miles getting these shots - back and forth and back and forth on the trail! 👣
Yeah, I wonder how many more steps I needed to take to keep retrieving the camera! :) Thanks for Kayla's birthday greetings and have a great weekend!
I enjoy your GC videos, humour, energy, and practical advice! It is helpful to know what to expect, from the beautiful scenery, terrain and conditions. I would overnight to better savor the beauty, and as my physical endurance post cancer is diminished, though the will and spirit is strong.
As you mention, know your limits! Your vids are wonderful service to others, thank you and God bless
So blessed to read your kind and encouraging words! Happy to know you are doing well and still able to enjoy God's amazing creation!
Weather can really make a break a hike like this! So much logistics goes into it. We have never been on the North Rim - much greener than the South Rim. No direct sunlight is good when hiking for so long. Awesome that you did that hike with Kayla - happy birthday to her! Fantastic accomplishment Randy, especially given you had just done a similar hike on the South Rim 3 days earlier. Hands down and hat off Sir!
Thank you for Kayla's birthday greetings! Will pass that on to her! Great memories with the children - takes much work to create them, but so thankful for all the opportunities we've had together. You guys are doing that with your son! Keep it up!
Loved it... I have never been to the north rim myself it’s so beautiful... Happy Birthday to your daughter!!!
Thank you! Hope you are doing well my friend and have a great weekend!
Enjoy your videos, definitely your times of reflecting are included with that...God Bless!!
Thanks, Mark! Really nice to know that!
You are seriously a trooper man! Doing all that strenuous hiking consecutive days in a row really pushes you to the limits.A lot of 21-year-olds can’t even do what you do. I’ve never been to the north rim before but it was really nice to see through your camera. It does seem a lot greener than the other rims. When you were showing the old footage from 2013 and you went back to your current footage you really see the difference in the camera quality over the last five years. Anyways brother thanks for sharing your adventure and congratulations on completing all these grueling hikes
Thanks, Eric! Your thoughtful comments and encouragement means a lot to me! Enjoy your weekend!
Great footage. Enjoying your videos. To God be the Glory!
Thank you and amen, brother! Keep the faith!
your south rim hike video was so good i knew i was gonna love this too.. did not disappoint, FanTastic! North Rim is so nice, that lodge is a real treat ive been a couple times. Great Job showing us the beautiful scenes along the trail thanks for taking us with you
Appreciate those kind and thoughtful words! Glad to hear you been out there to experience this beautiful place! Have a great day...
Great video!! I live the grand canyon too!!
At least you have the heavy bag on the way down, and it will only get lighter as you go up! Interesting to see the change in trees from the start of the hike to the bottom of the hike. Your videos are also so inspirational. You make the hike look so amazing - which I'm sure it is!
I love that place, Josh! And yes, amazing how the scenery changes when you descend 4,500 feet! Have a great weekend!
Love your videos of both hikes. 3 weeks ago I was at the south rim for the first time. It was one of my biggest dreams to see the Grand Canyon. Now that I did, I want to come back and do some hiking there . Unfortunately, I live in Germany, so not this easy, lots of planning and saving up required. Thank you so much for sharing the beauty. Hopefully I get to see the trails in real one of those days...
Hi Sylvia and greetings from the USA! Hope you can make it back again to hike in the Grand Canyon - still, just being there and seeing this amazing place is a tremendous adventure! Glad you had a great time and thank you very much for the kind and heartfelt comments!
Wow, great solo hike at GC, sometimes the weather is the main factor on when and if you start a hike! Happy birthday to your daughter too, nice touch showing highlights of your past walk with her! Awesome video, looking forward to your next 😎👍👍👍
Thanks, guys, really appreciate that! Stay safe in your journeys!
Amazing hike through Grand Canyon ty for the tips and absolutely epic scenery someday we'll make it to GC Happy Birthday Kayla
Thank you, will pass that on to my daughter! Hope you guys can get out there!
Nothing better than a backpack you can use for over 7 years! Awesome video!
That Camelbak did my right, thought I retired it last summer. Thanks, Brendan! Stay safe out there!
This was a great video, thanks for taking the time to make it!
My pleasure, Tim! Really appreciate the kind words!
Love your heart, sir!!! 🙏🏻. I pray God fulfills all His purpose for you, your family and your ministry. God bless!!!
Blessed by those words! The same to you!
Love the grand canyon. First time we went my jaw was on the flow for the first couple of hours. We didnt get to get into the backcountry as much as we would have liked! Great footage
Thanks, guys! Such an amazing display of the "invisible attributes" of God!
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! Sorry to yell, but goodness... You have outdone yourself with this adventure.
lol! It was such a great time enjoy creation and discipline the body! :) Looking forward to uploading some more videos from this trip, but nothing at the level of the two Grand Canyon hikes! Enjoy your weekend!
Happy, Happy Birthday Kayla! You outdid yourself once again Randy ~ beautiful footage, amazing hiking and just great all around. Can't believe you did these back to back ~ impressive for sure!! :)
Thanks, Heather! So much fun to get out, challenge the body and appreciate this incredible place. Can never get enough of the Grand Canyon!
Randy, The North Rim is so different from the south rim, and your video of the aspen makes me want to visit end of September or end of their season in early October. So many solitary moments for you here on this trail, thinking of the weather, inspiration, and the beauty. I remember my own hikes at Mount Rainier with time to reflect as you do.The views you share are amazing, THANK YOU FOR TAKING US ALONG, . . . Mike
Weren't those aspen amazing!
Well done sir! My son and I leave tomorrow for our 2nd attempt at R2R2R but this time over 4 days. Our adventure begins Thursday at the South Kaibab trail head across to Cottonwood. Friday we will start at Cottonwood, ascend to the north rim and head back to cottonwood. This was the first video that shows some of the true beauty between Cottonwood and the North rim as well as what to expect so we both thank you for sharing you trip.God Bless.
Hi Roger, I am very sorry for the late reply - just noticed this comment in my “spam folder." Ahhh! So thrilled to hear of the time you are investing in your son's life. Appreciate your kind words. How did the hike go? Man do I miss that place!
Love the Grand Canyon !! Very beautiful and amazing hike ❤Happy Weekend :)
Happy to hear you've been there. Amazing place! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Thank you and God bless!🙏
Thanks and God bless you as well!
Great video! Been to the South Rim many times. Just made reservations for our first trip to North Rim at the end of June. Should be perfect!
Enjoy, Kevin! Many believe the NR hike is prettier, it is definitely different than the SR. Often less crowded too. Enjoy and stay safe!
I like the contrast of your sweater and the color of the leaves and the scenery, the video quality is unbelievable and happy birthday.. nice always watching your video,
Really appreciate that!
Great video. You enjoyed a bit more color on the trees than we saw a month earlier. Hiking it alone would be so much harder. Kudos to you!!! And, such special memories to have done the hike with your daughter. She was a trooper! And, I love your life goals at the end :)
Hey, thanks so much! Couldn't believe those aspen tress when I pulled in. This was a fun solo trip - did the south rim, hung out a couple days and then did the north rim. Can't get enough of the Grand Canyon!
Went and did North rim to South rim with my cousin November 5th 2019. He completed in 10 hours, I finished in 16 hours. Well done, great video.
Congratulations., Andrew! Thanks is a major accomplishment. 10 hours for your cousin is really moving! Thanks for the kind comment!
Awesome vlog bro. No hurricane can stop you from going there. Amazing dedication bro! Very beautiful park indeed. Happy Birthday to your daughter. More energy and power to you bro. Keep pushing your goals in life.
Thank you and will do! It was going to take a lot to keep me out of the canyon that day! Have a great weekend!
Thanks for the shoutout! Love traveling with you! Great colors and great camera shots!
Thanks, Kayla, how could I forget your birthday and our fun trip back in 2013?
Great video Sir- I just did this hike over the weekend, amazing
Thanks and congratulations, Daniel! One you'll remember forever!
Way to give er! Love seeing those amazing ridge views! And that huge slice of pizza looked amazing!
Thanks! Something so special about being in that Canyon! Storm or not, it was going to take a lot to keep me out! Thanks for watching and enjoy you're weekend!
Yeah, panoramic views every where along the periphrial..We will, we are rocking out Bermuda right now!
Sweet! Looking forward to the videos, my friend! Enjoy!!!
We got a lot of rain from the hurricane in Gilbert Az. I've never hiked that trail before, after watching this I just might need to make a quick 4 hour trip to the canyon.
You gotta, different in so many ways from the south rim. That rain came the next day for me in AZ, which was pretty much a "wash-out" for the entire day. Hit Navajo NM only. I was thankful to visit about 12 National sites on this AZ trip. Plan to get Vermilion Cliffs up next.
Thanks for sharing!!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Happy birth day for your daughter. How grand the grand canyon is!!!
So true, my friend! I'll pass your kind comment on to my daughter too!
Great Job!!! Love your style!
Much appreciated, Joel! Have a super weekend!
Very interesting and well put together video, a lot of added hiking involved setting the camera showing you coming up the trail than going up the trail
lol! Yeah, it probably adds about 10% to my hike! :)
Nice places you've been.. may the good Lord be with you thru out your adventures.
God bless..
Thank you so much, Etta and may God bless you!
Great hike, great video, great commentary
Thanks, Martin! Hope you are having a great week!
I’ve driven by and flown over the GC, but never got the chance to visit. I just did Yellowstone, so Yosemite and GC are on the list to be next. The National Parks are America’s greatest gifts and hopefully will never be spoiled by humans.
VERY well-said! With the two gems you've hit, GC is a needed visit as well! Love that place! Take care!
Randy, I always suggest the North Rim when people say they are going to GCNP. Less crowds, bison and more Ponderosa. The campground has a few sites overlooking the rim. There’s nothing better than sitting at your campfire and watching the sunset over the canyon. Keep up the great work!
So true, Patrick! I can't remember the statistics, but only a small fraction of the GCNP visitors choose the N. Rim. Have a super weekend, my friend!
wonderful Canyon!
Thanks, this place is always an emotional and spiritual boost for me!
Randy, when I was there back in '92 the night before I backpacked down to Phantom Ranch, I stayed in one of the cabins, which wasn't bad at all, and as I remember, it wasn't all that expensive, either.
Thanks, Jim! Would like to do this hike with my wife - think she'd enjoy that option. Also, a lot easier than lugging down all your camping stuff!
Great videos, man! I'm planning a trip next year.
Hey, really appreciate that, Brad! Often the planning regarding exploration of possibilities and anticipation of the trip is a rewarding process. Enjoy and hope everything comes together nicely for you! You'll love it out there!
Like your videos. Great job.
Really appreciate the kind feedback, Sam! Have a super weekend!
Great video
Thank so much!
I've never seen the North Rim only the South Rim. I guess another trip is in order!
Love the way you think! :) More green, less crowds, more peaceful than the South Rim. Thanks for the comment!
U da man Randy😊
:) Thanks, Mark! The old man... lol! Have a great weekend!
Awesome clip Randy. Loving this Arizona series.gonna switch over and finish up California now? This was a fun clip and you sure looked winded at the end!
And happy birthday to Kayla!
Thinking 6 videos from AZ (have done 2) - all the stops in the GC area. Need to get some President NP vids up. Maybe 2 from my recent trip with Julie to MD, then CA. So the short answer - hope to start the CA trip (long overdue) by December.
Appreciate that! Will pass it on to her!
Nicely done ~
Thanks, my friend! Appreciate the kind words!
How much time do you figure filming it adds? And its great that you share your philosophy of "feed the spirit with nature " as I do... Wish I could still hike that much ! It was great when I could ! And maybe I will again, with the help of the Fuzzy one.
That's a great question. I'd say the filming in general adds about 10% to the time and 5% to increased distance. Obviously, easier to pull this off when I am alone, less exasperating my guests. Hope the health and hiking returns!
I enjoy your videos. I watched your South Rim one before I did it last fall. Now I am pondering going on the North Rim this time. I'm curious what shoes are you wearing? Tennis shoes?
Thank for the kind words! Yes, believe I was for this hike. I've used hiking boots, but now I am fully convinced that my Brooks trail-runners are my go-to choice of shoes for long desert hikes.
Love the north rim video.
I'm going to s rim March 30 to go to phantom ranch and out in a day. It's my 69th birthday.
69... Very impressive!! That gives me great encouragement! As I mentioned earlier, please be safe!
@@AmericasParks of course, always. The Lord is my Shepard
@@johneason6540 Amen, brother!
Now I want to go with my wife and reflect on the Lord's creation. I have never been. Lord willing, soon! God bless you, Randy. Love these uploads.
Appreciate that, Evan! Hope you guys can get out there! Thanks for the encouraging comment!
@@AmericasParks I enjoy listening to your sermons online while working 3rd shift at home depot as well! I live in Ohio. Maybe someday we will visit GBC ;)
So great to hear! Would love to have you guys visit! God bless, my friend!
Awesome videos, I will be going to Yosemite this July I am super thrilled!
what camera you exactly use to shoot? I saw in one of your videos you were using Hero 4 go pro.
Yosemite is incredible! Have a wonderful trip! I don't use the GoPro too often. For this hike I used a compact Canon SX-730HS. When I am able to carry a larger camera I use a Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. Thanks for the kind words!
Yet another good hike video, thanks for all the info. I’ve been looking at the north rim, it looks great. I think the hike down and back in one go is perhaps a little too much for us. Do you use decent hiking shoes? Yours almost look like trainers...cheers.
The nice thing about this is you can go down as far as you feel comfortable (to still make the more difficult return) and it is all incredible. And yes, I've always preferred hiking in gym shoes. Thanks!
Very well done video! Obviously this is in the fall, but can you give a more precise date?
Thanks, Michelle! It was October 1, 2018.
Like a boss!
Right on, brother! All the best to you!
Randy, I knew there was something else I wanted to say, but didn't think of it until just the second I posted. Have you ever tried to figure how much you add to your hikes by walking back to retrieve your camera? It must be a bunch, though we're all grateful for all the footage we get to see.
Thank you, Jim! Yeah, never really calculated it, maybe an additional 5-10%. Glad you acknowledged the effort! :)
My brother and I want to hike that hike this year......Pastor Jeff
Hey Jeff... nice to hear from a fellow pastor! Hope it works out for you guys!
Love the video. I watched the South Rim one first. Very informative. Question. What are you using for a camera? Do you use a selfie stick.... tripod? I have a GoPro but the sound is nowhere as good as yours. Anyway, great job. I'm envious. :-)
Hey Ed, thanks for the kind words! Man do I love the Grand Canyon. On both of these hikes I kept the camera gear very simple. I just used my compact Canon SX730HS with the built-in mic. For the tripod I attached the camera to my JOBE gorillapod. Nice and light and was able to put the whole contraption in my pocket. Hope you can get out there, my friend!
After watching the South Rim, the North Rim although I can imagine it is tough, the weather seemed to work out to your advantage. The sun was not beating down on you as much. Now I have to choose do I want the South or North Rim?
That's the big question, Bob! Fewer people on the North Rim. I think it's more beautiful, but the South Rim is so iconic! Can't lose with either one!
Hy , you have a very kind way to let us be a part of your trips. I really enjoy all your videos. I wonder if your age is a secret ? As a PT I think you are in a very good shape.
Greetings from Norway
That was really kind of you, Michael! Much encouraged, my friend! Yes, currently 56, was 53 at the time of the Grand Canyon hike. Stay safe and all the best from the USA!
Hey I'm a big fan of your videos, and my friends and I want to do Grand Canyon hikes in May. We're from New Jersey too by the way! What campsite did you setup at?
Sweet, Michael... nice to have fellow Jersey family on the channel!! Few from our state ever make it past the Poconos! The Grand Canyon is amazing. I believe there is only one campground on the North Rim. Just looked - was in site 34. Enjoy! www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/cg-nr.htm
@@AmericasParks okay! Actually since my comment we ended up reserving a place in the Ten-X Campground. We're very excited! Love your videos and they've been extremely helpful in planning certain hikes like GC and Half dome! Have a good one!
What time did you start; hat time did you finish? Someone said allow 1/2 hour/mile going down, 1 hour/mile going up! It that true?
Hey Steven, that general rule holds pretty true. You can probably move a little quicker going down and the final stretch might take slightly over an hour/mile. Sorry, I should have noted my times, but it was a full day. Kind of sunrise to sunset - with about an extra hour on each end.
Great video in every aspect! I am curious if you enjoyed the South hike or North Rim hike most? Have you heard that there are now 418 National Park units? Dang - now we have 3 left and triple the driving time. Lol!
Thank you! Hard to say, IMHO the S. Rim is more iconic and dramatic in the rock formations, but the N. Rim is more peaceful, green and stunning in the colors.
Not sure, what are the 3 additional parks?
Americas Parks Trump just added the 418th National Park unit - Camp Nelson Nat’l Monument in Kentucky. We have 4 more units to visit in order to visit all 418 - Camp Nelson, Canaveral, Dry Tortugas and Big Cypress. About 43 people have ever visited all 400+ units. Next project - National parks of the world. Hahaha
@@NationalParksExplorers That would be an adventurous undertaking! :) Hard to keep up with the additions. I doubt I'll make it beyond 300. At least the last 3 on your list are local. Get to Cypress before the pythons fully take over. :(
Or add some great state parks! Start with one state and move on! My suggestion: start with one state on each coast, then move on; Utah in the west & Pa in the east (my home state). Coral Pink Sand Dunes would be good start in Utah & Hickory Run (the boulder field) & Ricketts Glen (waterfalls) won't disappoint you. Enjoy & stay safe until the trails reopen.
Happy Birthday from 2023 i have a question I understand the north rim is 1000 ft higher why does nobody hike south to north is that the main reason
Hiking S-N is of course possible, but (as you mentioned) it adds about another 1K feet in elevation so it seems everyone goes N-S. Maybe the shuttle schedule has something to do with it as well???
headed here next week staying at cotton wood do you have to reserve a spot to stay? i already have the back country permit
I'm almost positive that they give only enough permits to be assured that campsites will be available upon arrival. In all my interior GC hikes, I've never made a reservation. Believe it is just "first come first served." Definitely need a permit to camp in the interior of the canyon (as you said). Someone will probably be checking so have it attached to your backpack. Enjoy your hike!!!
@@AmericasParks awesome thank you so much for the info
no wonder the grand canyon is not known for its pizza bc that looked rough lol!! is there anything to do at the west rim other than walk out on that skywalk? I wish i was in better shape for hiking, not with weight but I have terrible feet, need surgery :( Id be fine on the downhill but unless there is a boat to take me downriver I dont think id ever be able to do this :(
Yeah, not too sure about activity on the west rim. Havasupi Falls is pretty incredible. And I believe there is a hike down/boat out option. See if you can find anything on the web!
Great video like 62
Thank you, enjoy your weekend!
@@AmericasParks Tank you Have a nice week
Never been to GC. Say I am 2 hours away in Utah and my only chance to see it is the North Rim..and I’d have just a few hours with my kids 10 and 12... do I go? If so what is the one or two things you’d do?
Update, I asked for an extra day off work... so maybe almost a full day. We shall see. :)
I'd absolutely go! The kids are a little young to appreciate it in it's glory, but I trust they'd still have a good time. Hit the two main viewpoint area. Try to plan a short hike into the inner canyon.
Hope it works out for you!
We hiked to Coconino Overlook(recommended by ranger due to time of day and rain in forecast) down into the canyon. Wasn’t very far, but really did make a difference in our enjoyment of the canyon. It was one of my daughters highlights of the trip. You were correct on hiking into the canyon for sure.
So... the grand canyon is beautiful and all but I couldnt stop thinking about who filmed him... or does he just put the camera down facing him and walk by or away from it to get those shots? Lol
Yeah, do all that filming myself! It probably adds about 10% to the hike! lol!
How come you use plastic bottles instead of a few thermoses? Weight?
Kind of off the radar back then. Use reusable bottle now. Yet to be honest, with my travel situation, the plastic bottles were so much easier - no need to find water to refill, clean out, carry on the plane...
You said that you was a pastor now I'm going to watch all your videos I bet you look at the creation what God has done nothing wow what a great creator and God saw bone it that it was good while his good is great it's better than good Gods is Holy good he made a great place for us to live let's take care of it I also love the Grand Canyon been there a couple times I want to hike but I will be back to see it God willing I will
Amen, brother! All creation is there to display His glory! Eyes to see...
Planning this next may 2025🎉
Captain Morgan
lol! :) Kind of a half dead one in that shot.
You're a pastor!? I think of Sunday go to church day as garbage collection day--so you can start a week fresh and refreshed!
Yes, and never heard of that one before! ...But so true! :)
Great Solo hike enjoy it so much , best your final message !
May I add God creation written in Genesis 1 :-) In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.
Amen! Appreciate your heart that loves to declare truth! Keep seeking the King!
I am still glad that you believe in God
Right on, George! Faith just keeps getting stronger.
Not sure how I found this years later but to see plastic bottles among all that beauty is a shame. So wasteful.
Honesty wasn't even on my radar back then. Now you'll see me collecting the bottles from others.
Had seen one of your videos and found it fun and informative, then found the Trump ad before this video. I don't know if you have any control over the ads they show on your videos, but I would never support anything in connection with that incompetent, criminal, fascist. Unsubscribed!
I specified "family-friendly," nonpolitical ads. CZcams still seems to do whatever it wishes. Not my doing - it's the unfortunate fallout of the Internet.
@@AmericasParks ,well, I'm sorry, that stinks! I'll just have to re-subscribe.
@@AlyKatKitty No problem... and welcome back! :)