Grand Canyon Rim to River Hike | South Kaibab Trail to Phantom Ranch (Day 1)

Day 1 of our Grand Canyon backpacking adventure! We hiked from the South Rim down the legendary South Kaibab Trail all the way to the Colorado River and Phantom Ranch carrying 45lb packs. This rim to river route is one of the most iconic hikes in the Grand Canyon. Trail: South Kaibab Trail Distance: ~7 miles Elevation loss: ~4,780 ft Destination: Phantom Ranch / Bright Angel Campground Highlights from Day 1 include: • South Kaibab Trail descent • incredible canyon views • steep switchbacks • crossing the Colorado River on the Black Bridge • arriving at Phantom Ranch This trip is part of a multi-day Grand Canyon backpacking adventure to Clear Creek. Subscribe for more hiking and backpacking adventures! #adventureswithmissyAZ #GrandCanyon #SouthKaibabTrail #RimToRiver #PhantomRanch #GrandCanyonHike #BackpackingAdventure #HikingArizona #ColoradoRiver #GrandCanyonNationalPark #DesertHiking #WomensAdventure #AdventuresWithMissy #RebelByNature #HikingCommunity #BackpackingLife