Today we toured the South Rim Trail. We walked from Trailer Village to the main Village where the famous hotels are located: (El Tovar and Yavapai Lodge to name a couple). It’s also where the Bright Angel Trail that leads to the bottom of the Canyon begins (or ends depending on which way you’re going!) Not for the faint hearted or those out of shape like me.
From there we took the “Red Bus” all the way from Canyon Village to Hermit’s Rest, the furthwest point West, stopping at multiple viewpoints along the way: Maricopa Point, Powell Point (we walked from Powell Point to Hopi Point, to “The Abyss” and on to Hermits Rest. Here’s a sampler of the photos:
On our walk to the Rim Trail.
Rising sun on Maricopa Point.
Sunrise on the Canyon.
Hudson liked the view.
The Bright Angel Trail (note the brave people heading down through the tunnel!)
The Abyss
Hermit’s Rest placard.
Sunset on the Canyon from Hermit’s Rest.
Sigh…on to Monument Valley tomorrow!
