| |
|
| | |
|
| Hiking | 7.70 Miles |
2,616 AEG |
| | Hiking | 7.70 Miles | | | |
| 2,616 ft AEG | | | | |
|
|
| |
| Partners |
|
[ show ]
| partners | | This weekend the Grand Canyon had the Star Party and this gave me the perfect excuse to drag Cheryl up there so I could sneak off and do some hiking! The plan came together perfectly and Larry (Squatpuke) was interested. He ended up bringing his son Tytus. On Saturday night, the four of us enjoyed the stars and learned a lot. We eventually turned in for the night with plans to hike down to the Cave of Domes. Cheryl would tear down camp and then meet us at the trailhead later that morning.
We got out of camp and made our way to Grandview Point and started hiking around 7am. Tytus is only 9 years old so I knew we had to set a careful pace. We made our way down and worked our way towards Horseshoe Mesa. Tytus did great and we maintained an even pace.
We arrived at the cabin and took a short break for pics and snacks. From there we continued out on the mesa and veered towards the west. The spur trail to the cave is well marked with a cairn and an arrow pointing the way. We picked up the trail and arrived at the cave a few minutes later. After crawling inside the cave opens up and there is a register book. I signed our names and we had a look around. Altogether we spent about fifteens minutes and only explored a fraction of the cave.
Our plan was to split up at this point. Cheryl was meeting me at the trailhead at a specific time and I wanted to get moving. We said our goodbyes and I started the return hike. I knew right away the temps and constant sun were going to make the hike out tough! I cruised over the mesa and past the cabin and started working my way uphill. My pace slowed as I grinded upward. This was my first time on the Grandview Trail and I realized its not easy...especially in the summer! I took numerous short breaks and kept at it and before long I was back at the top with all the tourist. I did not see one person on the hike out until the top. Cheryl was there waiting for me. I left a note for Larry on his car and we made our way home. Another wonderful trip!
On a side note, I scored some New Hance overnight permits for late September. The plan is to head in New Hance and out Grandview. I can't wait! And the Backcountry office was so easy to work with in person! |
| _____________________
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Route Editor
Route Scout
