Hiking INTO the Grand Canyon + FREE Camping Near the South Rim!

Millions visit, but very few venture below the rim of the Grand Canyon, but those brave enough to face the steep, cliff-side path often do so via The Bright Angel Trail. It’s a total of 12.2 miles round trip to Plateau Point, and this hike is one we won’t soon forget.

We were feeling especially adventurous as we woke up at 3:30 am to drive to the trail head, located on the South Rim near the Bright Angel lodge. With almost 3,000 feet of elevation change, this hike isn’t for the faint of heart. Going down was the relatively easy part, coming back up challenged us both mentally and physically.

Descending in the dark and watching the glow of the upcoming sunrise paint the canyon various shades of blue, purple and ultimately vibrant red was as epic as it sounds. Once the sun peeked around the canyon corner, an almost ethereal rainfall made it seem like we were walking through a living dream.

Our end destination was 1.5 miles past Indian Garden at Plateau Point, an awesome overlook that gives you 360-degree views of the canyon walls you just conquered while getting a birds eye view of the emerald green Colorado River below. Having arrived at our destination around 8:30 am, we knew our time at the point would be short so we could make the daunting climb back to the top before the intense heat set in.

We made great (somewhat incredible) time back to the rim, climbing 6 miles and 2800 feet of elevation in just four hours. The last mile was the hardest ever, having to will our feet to take one step more.

We retreated to our home on wheels, which was conveniently parked for free only one mile from the Grand Canyon National Park entrance in Kaibab National Forest. With towering pine trees and a nearby horse trail, this boondocking spot was a forest oasis. Join us on Patreon for exclusive access to lots of benefits including map pins of campsites like this one.

We even got to take our three dogs into the park one day since the rim trails at the Grand Canyon are dog friendly! Scout checked off her first National Park, while Piper and Ella have lost count of how many they’ve visited.

We’re happy to report that after visiting the Grand Canyon for the first time, thanks to this epic hike, Katelyn is no longer anti-Grand Canyon.

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