Grand Canyon South Rim April 2009 trip. Possible dates: April 11-15, April 18-22, April 25-29, or?   Itinerary Day 1 San Diego to Grand Canyon South Rim drive (537 mi) - see directions night at the South Rim Day 2 hike down on South Kaibab Trail: 6.8 mi, elevation loss 4,780' night at the Bright Angel campground Day 3 side trip to Clear Creek Trail and night 2 at the Bright Angel campground, or hike to and night at the Indian Garden campground Day 4 hike up on Bright Angel trail: 9.3 mi, elevation gain 4,380' night at the South Rim Day 5 Grand Canyon South Rim to San Diego drive Permits: for April 2009 trip, application deadline for campground permits is December 1, 2008. Permits are granted to small (up to 6 people) or large (7-11) groups. See backcountry permits. Resources Guides NPS Grand Canyon, NPS backcountry trip planner, hit the trail Equipment rental, REI, what to wear Lodging Grand Canyon lodging Photos rim-2-rim Weather weather planner, accuweather

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