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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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