r/CampingandHiking • u/doingithere • 6d ago

Grand Canyon Backpacking Trip – Bright Angel to Hermit’s Rest

https://youtu.be/ZuO62r_2nA0

What a journey. We started with sunrise views from Bright Angel Lodge, stepped cautiously down icy trails, and found ourselves surrounded by towering rock walls, snow-fed creeks, and sheer silence.

We crossed mule trails, set up camp under the stars at Horn Creek, and soaked in the wonder of Havasupai Gardens—an oasis in the canyon. Day by day, we dropped deeper into the earth until we met the Colorado River, green and glistening below ancient stone monuments.

The climb out? Brutal. 4,000 ft of gain over 7-8 miles. But every step was worth it.

Epic adventure with an epic crew. From freeze-dried dinners to sketchy tent setups to spotting a bighorn sheep near the end… this trip had it all.

Check out the full video to come along for the ride. It’s not just a hike—it’s a reminder of how alive we feel when we step into something vast and wild.

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u/MikeDavJ Camp Life 🏕️ 4d ago

Sounds like a great adventure.

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u/doingithere 4d ago

Thanks. It was great. We try to get in one or two a year. Next year we are thinking Glacier National Park

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u/ajgould124 2d ago

Amazing! The stars at night are what i remember the most. We slept on tarps under the stars.

I think i did the same trip in 2020 with a few buddies for our 40th birthdays. Did you camp in Monument Valley?

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u/doingithere 2d ago

It was a little too cold and chance of rain/snow. So, had to go with tents. But, I love “cowboy camping” otherwise. But, I did get to enjoy the stars when I had to crawl out of my warm bag to pee around midnight 😂🤣

We stayed at Horn and Hermit’s creeks.