Day 1: Journey to the Bottom

Our trip started from the Bright Angel Lodge down the Bright Angel Trail. It is approximately 9 miles from the trailhead to our destination, Phantom Ranch, at the bottom near the Colorado River. Along the way, however, we added a quick 3 mile detour to Plateau Point.

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Near the Rim

Taken near the south rim not far from the Bright Angel Trailhead. You can only see about halfway to the bottom of our trip.

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Plateau Point

Here is our first real view of the Colorado River from our 3 mile round trip detour to Plateau Point.

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Bridge to Phantom

With under a mile to go we got a good view of the suspension bridge that marked the final barriar to Phantom Ranch.

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