Grand Canyon Off the Grid: Deer Creek, Kanab Creek, Jumpup Canyon, Esplanade, and More

Grand Canyon, Deer Creek, Kanab Creek, Jumpup Canyon, Sowats Point, Kaibab National Forest This was our 7-day backpacking journey through a very remote and challenging part of the Grand Canyon. Starting in the Kaibab National Forest, we went through steep descents, rugged canyons, and unforgiving terrain. We backpacked through Kanab Creek, Deer Creek, Jumpup Canyon and the Esplanade. This off-the-grid route had very demanding climbs, scarce water sources for the first two days, and long days in true wilderness. 00:00 Introduction 01:33 Day 1 – Kaibab National Forest to Esplanade 05:51 Day 2 – Esplanade to Surprise Valley to Deer Creek 09:34 Day 3 – Deer Creek to Fishtail Canyon 15:14 Day 4 – Fishtail Canyon to Kanab Creek 19:28 Day 5 – Lower Kanab Creek to Upper Kanab Creek 24:02 Day 6 – Kanab Creek to Jumpup Canyon to Mountain Sheep Spring 31:07 Day 7 – Mountain Sheep Spring to Sowats Point to Kaibab National Forest