On the Bank of the Colorado River — Grand Canyon Day Three

A thrilling trek to the bottom of the Grand Canyon

On the bank of the Colorado River, deep in the Grand Canyon

Standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon, you can see the Colorado River at the bottom. The river seems impossibly far away, surrounded by the vast, wild beauty of canyon walls.

I never imagined I’d stand on the bank of the Colorado River looking out of the Grand Canyon instead of in. On day three of our REI Adventures trip, that’s just what we did.

Leaving Hance Creek

We drank coffee and ate breakfast while we broke camp just after sunrise. The group wanted to get to the day’s destination, the Colorado River, in plenty of time to play in the water and celebrate reaching the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

Gaining elevation as we hiked up from Hance Creek, we returned to Tonto Trail and headed toward Mineral Canyon.

Back on Tonto Trail

Love the contrast of dark rocks and greenery

We crossed paths with a solo backpacker, an older gentleman with an air of quiet happiness and a carved walking…