I completed this major hike April 21, 2016 as planned. I have a detailed trip report posted.
Also, selected photos.
This was an important hike to me as it filled in a 20 mile section of the Tonto Trail that I had never hiked before. Hedy and Colter accompanied me to Tusayan and shuttled me to and from the canyon. The hike was 4 days and I exited the South Kaibob at about 5:00 pm. My rate for climbing out of the canyon was about 1/2 mile an hour due to the heat. I made frequent stops where I could find shade. Water was a problem but fortunately I was able to get a liter from a young man who was day hiking to Skeleton Point and nearer the top a couple gave me a 16 oz bottle and another couple filled a liter bottle for me from their hydration pack. I am thankful to these folks.
Now that I have completed all trails on the South Rim, what do I do? My daughter Nataly is planning a rim to rim hike that I would like to join. I also would like to hike with Colter to Cape Solitude. So I will be looking for opportunities to revisit the Grand Canyon.
