Hiking 71 miles in the Grand Canyon Solo

5 days hiking the south rim of the Grand Canyon in April. After spending two nights at the Mather Campground I was able to obtain a walk-in permit to camp at Granite Rapids and Phantom Ranch backpacking much of the South Rim within the park.
Day 1 - arrived at 4:45pm and went to back country office to grab a waitlist number for the following morning. Checked into campsite at Mather Campground.
Day 2 - went to backcountry office and got permits for night 3 at Granite Rapids and night 4 at Phantom Ranch. Day hiked Horseshoe Mesa.
Horseshoe Mesa Loop via Grandview, Cottonwood Creek, and Tonto Trail on AllTrails
www.alltrails.com/trail/us/ar...
Day 3 - checked out of Mather Campground and took bus to Hermit Rest Trailhead. Hiked to Hermit Rapids campsite by mistake. Then hiked to Granite Rapids campsite.
Day 4 - hiked mostly on the Tonto Platform to Phantom Ranch. Drank lemonade and made my own dinner.
Day 5 - packed up early and headed up the South Kaibab trail. I was the first one out and had the first half of the trail to myself!
Hermit Rest Trailhead - Hermit Rapids - Granite Rapids - Phantom Ranch - South Kaibab Trailhead
www.alltrails.com/explore/rec...
Checked into Mather Campground
Day 6 - day hiked the Tanner trail to the river and back.
Tanner Trail on AllTrails
www.alltrails.com/trail/us/ar...
Day 7 - packed up and went back to Las Vegas to catch my evening flight home.

[@JoelWelter]

Beautiful views and nice video work displaying the area.

[@TallJoeHikes]

Thanks for positive feedback! I'm getting back into KZbin and have a few more adventures to post. This was definitely one of my favorite hikes!

[@jennemello]

I have yet to make it to the Grand Canyon! Thanks for sharing Joe!! You are my inspiration!

[@TallJoeHikes]

Hey Jenne! Thanks! The Grand Canyon is great below the rim! Hope the PNW is treating you well!

[@ervinslens]

Outstanding solo adventure, brilliant shots and ambience!

[@TallJoeHikes]

Thanks! I'm working on capturing the moments even better. The Grand Canyon is absolutely beautiful once you drop below the rim!

[@RowansAdventures]

Great video! I really enjoyed watching. This looks like an amazing trip. So glad you were able to get a permit.

[@TallJoeHikes]

I’ve done a lot of hiking and this was definitely one of my favorites! I posted the AllTrails links in the description. Be sure to check those out. Thanks for the message!

[@olijackson7913]

“Made it!!!!! …….. uuuuuuuuuh I made a mistake.” 😂

[@TallJoeHikes]

😂 definitely not planned that way but it worked out!