tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730801.post1240470816203451951..comments2023-12-31T17:47:27.217-08:00Comments on Taj MuttHall Dog Diary: Walking Into A Big Hole In The GroundElfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01827436807468320435noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730801.post-54209462041387219862008-02-28T09:24:00.000-08:002008-02-28T09:24:00.000-08:00OK, I'll be prepared for the mule emergency backup...OK, I'll be prepared for the mule emergency backup. <BR/><BR/>This particular hike is definitely not a one-day-down-and-back trip, not with the 8+ miles total from the rim to the village, and another 2+ miles to the falls themselves. We're planning on spending 2 nights. And, hopefully, the backpacks won't have all that much in them.<BR/><BR/>-ellenElfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01827436807468320435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730801.post-47321208552650692742008-02-28T07:14:00.000-08:002008-02-28T07:14:00.000-08:00We went here like about 15 years ago and hiked all...We went here like about 15 years ago and hiked all the way down to a campground on the river, past the village. It was really really beautiful and cool.<BR/><BR/>There were a lot of bored, reggae listening Indian kids everywhere that wanted to smoke pot. The actual hike part, involved some sitting on the trail and crying from me. <BR/><BR/>The hike back up was near my birthday, and Gary got me the best present I believe I have ever gotten that year. The gift of a mule to take our backpacks back up on it's back instead of ours. I think it still involved much sitting on the trail and crying. If they still rent mules to take backpacks up, I would say bring some extra money and treat yourself to the gift of a mule!team small doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02980770631350927665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730801.post-51779712913061149522008-02-27T06:56:00.000-08:002008-02-27T06:56:00.000-08:00You'll LOVE this hike!! I've hiked down the canyo...You'll LOVE this hike!! I've hiked down the canyon and back in one day! It's wonderful going down (of course!) but be sure to take several breaks on the way up. We basically sat down after every other switchback (we started at the Bright Angel trail) which helped us to pace ourselves. Also be sure to have plenty of water...the rangers actually check and will send you back if you don't have enough.<BR/><BR/>Now I'll have to dig out my old pics of me dipping my feet in the Colorado River! :)<BR/><BR/>You'll love it!!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15879038476064844736noreply@blogger.com