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IF you can walk down, it will generally take about four to five hours via the South Kaibab Trail. Problem is, at that point most are too exhausted to walk back up. Almost all hikers must rest a day before spending the ten to twelve hours returning via the Bright Angel Trail.
The above times do not apply to those who must be removed from The Canyon via emergency helicopter, an event that occurs to hundreds each year.
Many people die each year thinking they can down and back up within a few hours. Always bring plenty of water and having an experienced hiker will help as well. I'm not entirely sure but I believe a law was passed making it mandatory to spend a night at a certain point to prevent exhaustion.
As someone who HAS hiked to the bottom (staying one night) and has a brother who did the whole thing in one day, I can state that there is no such rule or regulation, other than the laws of Darwin and common sense. The Parks Service does not require that you spend a night there, but VERY actively encourages you to do so.
In general, the NPS will NOT prevent you from doing something foolish and dangerous in a national park. Just because it is permitted does NOT mean it is safe or wise!
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe South Kaibab Trail is 7.1 miles long.
The North Kaibab Trail is 14 miles long.
The Bright Angel Trail is 9.3 miles long.
Because of changes in elevation, all these trails are rated VERY strenuous.
Park Rangers -- the ones who have to rescue people who over-estimate their own ability or under-estimate the difficulty -- STRONGLY urge that people not attempt to hike down to the Colorado River and back in one day.
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∙ 10y agoIt depends on how fast you walk. If you walk slow it would take longer. If you walk fast it wouldn't take as long. That is the logics.
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∙ 12y agoThe distance from rim to rim varys from 4 to 18 miles.
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∙ 12y agoaround 6 hours I've done it.
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∙ 11y agoit would take at least 10 to 15 days
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What can you do in the Grand Canyon?
you can climb it and you can go down it.
Where was the material eroded from the grand canyon deposited?
The material eroded from the Grand Canyon was deposited on a plain. Over many years, water eroded the plain creating a canyon later known as the Grand Canyon. The water kept weathering down the rocks until it came down to a lower level way below the top of the Grand Canyon. That is why today we have a higher and lower part of the Grand Canyon. Overall, the Grand Canyon started out as a plain and as many years passed water weathered down the rocks.
Did erosion made the Grand Canyon?
no, the Grand Canyon was made by the river wearing it down over a ton of years
Can you die if you jump down the Grand Canyon?
yes you can die because the grand canyon is a few hundred feet deep.
What does the name Grand Canyon Forest Preserve mean?
Grand Canyon Forest Preserve means," mountain lying down.
How does the grand canyon affect living things around it?
the grand canyon affect the animals because they are losing there home because it is breaking down cause of the water that is around it
How far down is the Grand Canyon?
The answer depends largely on where you are along the Canyon...Grand Canyon Village is on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon at an elevation just short of 7,000 feet. The river is about 2,000 feet above sea level, so the depth of the Canyon from Grand Canyon Village is around 5,000 feet. North Rim, near where Grand Canyon Lodge is, is about 1,000 feet higher than South Rim, making North rim to the bottom of the canyon 6,000 feet down.
How far down the Grand Canyon is the Colorado River?
In some locations the Canyon floor is 6,000 feet.
How far down in the Grand Canyon can you go?
You can go right to the bottom of it.
How is a canyon formed not the Grand Canyon?
A canyon is formed by a river. The river rises to the highest point and starts to carve. Then from there the water level goes down... And there's your canyon:-p
How would you feel if you were at the Grand Canyon?
I don't exactly know what it feels like to be standing in the grand canyon, but I have flown over the grand canyon in a plane tour. Although the experience is very different than standing down at the ground, the grand canyon was still incredible. Being on a plane also gave me a better view, the whole tour I wondered how it was possible a river could have cut through these vast rocks and left such a giant crack on the ground.
What are some close hotels to the Grand Canyon?
The Grand Canyon is a very popular National Park. As such there are a multitude of offering in lodging within a short travel of the Grand Canyon. Consulting a travel site , or travel agent you will be able to narrow down your search to meet your personal needs.
