Anybody hiked the Royal Arch loop, Grand Canyon?
We are thinking about backpacking this loop sometime in April/May. Any info on the trail or the road in is appreciated. We will be driving our truck and TC. Thanks.
Dave
Dave
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2gypsies wrote:
From your blog site (excellent, by the way), it appears that you could do it and know what you'd be getting into. Here's the NPS take on it but you've probably seen it.
https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/Royal_Arch_Loop.pdf
We've gone down the Bright Angel Trail and that was enough for us. :)
If you're conditioned for it my only concern is your timing. At that time of year it will be extremely hot - like 100+. Best of luck if you do it!
Appreciate your input. Yes we are familiar with the NPS website. Regarding weather, we have seen it over 100F on the lower canyon in May and. have backpacked with no issues but you must be prepared and of course very familiar with this type of recreation.
Thanks
Dave- From your blog site (excellent, by the way), it appears that you could do it and know what you'd be getting into. Here's the NPS take on it but you've probably seen it.
https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/Royal_Arch_Loop.pdf
We've gone down the Bright Angel Trail and that was enough for us. :)
If you're conditioned for it my only concern is your timing. At that time of year it will be extremely hot - like 100+. Best of luck if you do it!
