Thanks, everyone, for the advice. Al_HikesAZ, I am going down to Phantom Ranch and staying 2 nights there.

Hello all. I will be hiking into the Canyon (S. Kaibab down, Bright Angel up) for the first time at the end of March. I have been doing Squaw Peak regularly, but can anyone recommend some hikes that approximate the main trails into the Canyon? I figure if I can do one of these a few weeks in advance...

You should definitely book meals as soon as you make reservations. I didn't - got a cabin for two nights, called back 2 months later and all dinners were sold out. We are still trying to pick up any cancellations, but one solution that was suggested was to reserve a sack lunch for dinner. I understa...