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)