Our last day. 6 miles up and out of the canyon. It was hard. We climbed for awhile and I wanted John to pass me but he wouldn't. My legs burned and I was pooped. Eventually we got to the esplanade where it was flat and very scenic.
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Dang! This is hard work and I call myself a runner? |
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This is one of my favorite pictures. Someone lined the trail with the rocks. |
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Through the first incline. Now on the esplanade with just one more push up to get out. |
After the esplanade we began climbing again. In the canyon there are a lot of false tops. You think you're almost there but you're not.
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A cool rock formation almost at the top |
It took 3.5 hours to go the 6 miles. Pretty good considering all the times during the trip we averaged 1/2 mile per hour. Up at the top John found Scott's knife that he had lost before the hike even began. Paul had a cooler full of candy, soda and more homemade toffee. Great job everyone for another awesome trip and adventure. Now we all need a meal and a bath.
Thanks for sharing your trip. I absolutely loved all these posts. Now to start planning my trip...:)
ReplyDeletewhat a fantastic trip! Grand Canyon is certainly high on my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I need to take a trip to the Grand Canyon, too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful trip to the Grand Canyon and great group!
ReplyDeleteThe path with rocks is interesting :)
Have a nice weekend!