Grand Canyon Rim2Rim 2025
South Rim to North Rim (South Kaibab Trail down, North Kaibab Trail up) 21 miles (roughly 7 miles down, 7 miles across, and 7 miles up) 18 hours, due to extenuating circumstances, but 12 hours would have sufficed 6400’ total ascent. Elevation at the North Rim is 8000 feet. Elevation of the South Rim is about 7000 feet. Hiked on June 6. High at the bottom was a bit over 100. Temperature at the South Rim to start was in the upper 40s. I have hiked in the Grand Canyon twice before when I was a kid, but it’s been over 40 years. A few months ago while on a run, I mentioned to my friend Holly Edwards that I wanted to hike the canyon rim to rim in a day. Ever the adventurer, she said, “Let’s do it!” A few days later we managed to inspire our friend Mary Wood to join the fun, as well. The adventure was underway! Holly, Juliana, Mary We arrived at Grand Canyon Village near the South Rim on Thursday evening (June 5). After a few hours of predictably unsatisfactory sleep, we drove to the South Ka...
