Day 4 (Tue Jun 10, 2014): Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim)

Day's Summary: Night hike to 1.5-Mile Resthouse: 3 miles.

What To Take On A Grand Canyon Hike

These recommendations are specifically for the Bright Angel Trail, as it does have treated water available along its length. For backcountry hikes, you'd need to be even more careful. One recommended item that I didn't include is water treatment pills. Since there are several treated water sources available, it would usually be okay. However, that's not guaranteed. That's one thing I should bring that I didn't. Next time, I likely will.

~0:00 - Introduction
~1:00 - Backpack, water bladder, backup water bladders/containers
~3:00 - Electrolytes, electrolyte powder
~5:00 - Salty, high caloric foods
~7:00 - Take more food/lytes than you need
~8:00 - Change of shorts/clothing
~8:30 - Sunblock and wearing a jacket for protection
~10:00 - Change of glasses, hand sanitizer
~11:00 - Lights, batteries, whistle, compass
~12:30 - First aid (molefoam, bandages, gauze, blister protection, scissors, tape)
~14:00 - Camera/video equipment
~14:30 - Medication, cloth for wetting neck, hat
~15:00 - Sunscreen: face/arms and replenish often (SPF 30-50)
~16:30 - Uphill is hiked when you're tired
~17:00 - Hiking hours, shade, breaks
~18:00 - Lights give you security, 2010 reflection
~19:00 - Peace of mind...but a heavy backpack
~19:45 - Don't attempt a long hike if you've never hiked in the Grand Canyon!

SPF ratings (UVB protection); use SPF 30 or 50 for value and protection!
SPF 2: 50%
SPF 4: 75%
SPF 5: 80%
SPF 10: 90%
SPF 15: 93%
SPF 30: 97%
SPF 50: 98%
SPF 100: 99%
Reapply sunscreen often! SPF does nothing if you don't reapply often.

Reflections on the 12-mile Plateau Point Hike

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3-mile Resthouse Zoom

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360 Pan At The Rim

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North Rim Lodge?

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Bright Angel Night Hike

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Bright Angel Night Hike

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Bright Angel Night Hike

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← Day 3 | Trip Index | Day 5 →

Glenrio:	[Day 1]	Sat Jun 7	Drive day one, heading west	Drive day one, heading west · 1 video
	[Day 2]	Sun Jun 8	Glenrio, then on to the Grand Canyon	Glenrio, then on to the Grand Canyon · 8 videos
Grand Canyon N.P. (a):	[Day 3]	Mon Jun 9	Plateau Point hike: 12 miles	Plateau Point hike: 12 miles · 19 videos
	[Day 4]	Tue Jun 10	Night hike to 1.5-Mile Resthouse: 3 miles	Night hike to 1.5-Mile Resthouse: 3 miles · 8 videos
	[Day 5]	Wed Jun 11	Rest day at the South Rim	Rest day at the South Rim · 7 videos
Grand Canyon N.P. (b):	[Day 6]	Thu Jun 12	South Kaibab to Bright Angel	South Kaibab to Bright Angel · 12 videos
	[Day 7]	Fri Jun 13	South Kaibab to Bright Angel: 17 miles	South Kaibab to Bright Angel: 17 miles · 2 videos
	[Day 8]	Sat Jun 14	Grand Canyon · no videos	Grand Canyon · no videos
Canyonlands N.P.:	[Day 9]	Sun Jun 15	Canyonlands National Park	Canyonlands National Park · 9 videos
	[Day 10/11]	Mon Jun 16/17	The drive home	The drive home · 26 videos
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