If you have not gone west, you're missing out. The American West is one of the most gorgeous locations I have actually ever seen, and within it lies among the world's greatest marvels-- the Grand Canyon.
Of the national park's 5 million yearly visitors, 99% go to the Grand Canyon for less than four hours and just invest 20 minutes at the real canyon, 1% in fact walk down some distance, and about half of that percent hike down to the bottom. I'm in a small, small minority of adventurers who have actually gone to its base.
Treking down the Grand Canyon (and back up) is actually difficult, but it's a lot more visually fulfilling than just looking over the rim.
Arriving at the canyon, my first thought was, "Holy! Take a look at this!" I've seen the pictures and heard the stories, but absolutely nothing could have prepared me for simply how huge it was. In front of me, stretching everywhere, were red and orange peaks and valleys, jutting and falling into the ground. I took in the view, caught by its majesty, before I broke complimentary and started to hike down.
And I'm actually glad I did. Treking down, you see all the desert animals, the complexities of the ridges, the mountains, the streams, and the cliffs that aren't noticeable from above. You see the color modifications in the rocks up close, touching them, and enjoy the tranquillity of this location away from the crowds. I right away knew this was somewhere I wanted to see again, and I was sorry for just investing one night.
If you ever visit the Grand Canyon, hike down-- even if just for a few hours. You'll get to experience the canyon in detail, and it provides you way more perspective than just watching out over the rim and going "ooohh" and "ahhh.".
You'll see the Colorado River up close as it cuts its method through the canyon, flowing quick and intensely as it sketches among nature's biggest paintings. The river itself is cold and quick. Don't get captured in the existing!
From the bottom, the canyon takes on a totally new shape. The huge canyon disappears, and all you can see is this little valley the river has cut. I invested the night at the camp down there, hiking around the river, talking to hikers, hearing a ranger talk, and aiming to avoid the scorpions.
In the early morning I awoke, my legs currently sore. Yet I was still in for another 9.6-mile hike back up the canyon through hot, steep surface. Raising was a lot tougher than hiking down, even when taking the flatter Bright Angel trail.
My buddy and I moved slowly in order to take advantage of the shade, to check out the off-trail waterfalls others pointed us to, and to talk with other hikers. The hardest part for me was the steep ascent back up-- the high elevation and steep rock faces made for a challenge.
After 6 hours of hiking, we made it out. Hiking the Grand Canyon was among my significant life goals, and I 'd done it. Once over the top, all the discomfort, tiredness, and heat vanished, giving way to large delight. I had mastered the canyon. I had done what couple of do. I was pleased. I felt like Rocky after he climbed those stairs.
I commemorated by viewing the sundown over the canyon. There were tons of people taking photos, however I mainly just kicked back and delighted in the light show reflecting off the canyon walls. A relaxing end to a fantastic 2 days.
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