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North Rim at Sunset | The historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim is smaller and more relaxed than the crowded South Rim |

What Have I got Myself Into? | Looking down North Kaibab trail along one of the steeper spots where the path has been carved into the cliff face. |

Roaring Springs | Near the bottom of the North Rim, Roaring Springs is the primary source of water for both Phantom Ranch and the big South Rim lodges. |

Long Hot Trek along Bright Angel Creek | Leaving the canyon side means level trails, but hotter temperatures. |

Ribbon Falls | Ribbon Falls is a great place to escape the heat of the day on the North Kaibab Trail. |

A Rest on the Home Stretch | Twelve miles down, two to go... resting sore feet in the 'Box' on the final leg into Phantom Ranch |

A Day at the Beach | Lounging on the Boaters Beach below the Black Bridge at Phantom Ranch. |

Waterfall at the top of Devil's Corkscrew | Heading up Bright Angel Trail... the waterfall is a welcome sign that the switchbacks of the 'Devil's Corkscrew' are at an end and Indian Gardens is not far away. |

Plateau Point | Looking out toward Plateau Point from near the campground at Indian Gardens. |

Sunset Shadows | Looking down the Inner Gorge from Plateau Point. |

Group Shot | The Gang taking in the scenery and sunset from the Plateau Point overlook. |

We Made It! | Note the big smiles at the thought of finally getting to remove those packs! |
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