Do not attempt to hike all the way to the bottom of the canyon and back in one day! It is a 20-mile round trip with a 5000-foot descent and a long hot 5000-foot climb back to the rim.
It requires at least two days to hike to the bottom of Grand Canyon and back. On the first day, you should hike down the South Kaibab trail to Phantom Ranch. This trail is steeper than Bright Angel and has no water supply, but does offer some spectacular scenery. It is easier to hike down this trail than climb up it. Take about 4 liters of water per person and some food! If you arrive at Phantom Ranch before 18:00, you can samoy cookout. (Costs $28 per person for grilled steak, $17 for vegetarian, $17 for stew. Always reserve in advance!) At Phantom Ranch, you can camp outdoors with a camping permit, or sleep in the bunkhouse for about $22, but you must have reservations.
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