username
X
password
register
for free!
help
Oct 29 2011
avatar

 Guides 264
 Routes 2,797
 Photos 14,494
 Triplogs 5,894

55 male
 Joined Nov 20 1996
 
Tonto Trail: Grandview Trail to South KaibabNorthwest, AZ
Northwest, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 29 2011
joebartelsTriplogs 5,894
Hiking31.85 Miles 6,370 AEG
Hiking31.85 Miles   13 Hrs   47 Mns   2.67 mph
6,370 ft AEG   1 Hour   52 Mns Break20 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
Partners partners
HAZ - Group
The_Eagle
Tortoise_Hiker
wallyfrack
Nice hike that I looked forwarded to checking out. Grandview seemed to have some wicked drop offs but it was dark so we didn't get the full show. Tonto was about as expected. Wasn't too bad until it just never seemed to connect with the SK :lol: In all fairness, I didn't look it over at all and we were expecting SK a mile too early. It's the kind of hike I'm glad I did as it helps understand the canyon a little more. On the same token the Tonto section is thus far my least favorite section of trail traveled in the GC. The weather and company were fabulous! Big thanks to Wally and Denny :)

7 quarts was perfect for me. We crossed water in several drainages. No clue if any will be running in a couple weeks. People that do this in August are nuts!

The new 5.2 software for the Garmin tracks a tad high on mileage. It was a mile over. The older 4.8 version was a tad low...
 Culture
 Culture [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Cactuscat Pose
wildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observation
Wildflowers Observation Light
_____________________
- joe
 
average hiking speed 2.67 mph

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

helpcommentissue

end of page marker