[net.travel] Info wanted - Grand Canyon

djb (03/22/83)

My wife and I, along with several friends, are planning to
spend a week or so visiting the Grand Canyon sometime in
early May.  We hope to hike down to the bottom, spend the
night, and then hike back out.  We'd appreciate any hints,
suggestions, etc. on hiking and camping in Grand Canyon, plus
any pointers we could get on other things to see and do anywhere
within reasonable driving distance.

	David Bryant   Bell Labs   Columbus, OH   (614) 860-4516
	(cbosg!djb)

ps: I understand our reservations are set up for us to go down
    and back up Tanner Trail.  Any comments or warnings would
    be most helpful.
	David Bryant   Bell Labs   Columbus, OH   (614) 860-4516
	(cbosg!djb)

ljw (03/22/83)

I once went down the "New Hance Trail" to the bottom of the Grand Canyon back
when I was in high school several years (decades?) ago.  I would recommend it
if you are not travelling with children under 12.  We saw only one other person
during the three days we were in that area of the canyon (with the exception of river raft trips).  If you have the stamina, avoid the main trail and take one
the seldom used ones.  This goes for all parks.  In Yosemite, there is a seldom
used trail up (literally) Indian Creek Canyon (I think that's what it was 
called) behind the hotel there.  Half way up was a waterfall and natural pool
that is the best this nation (outside of Hawaii) has to offer.
	Anyone interested in a net.rec.hiking?
				...laidbak!trsvax!ljw (Larry West)