6 Grand Cyn

Grand Canyon.

Cameras in action.

The rim trail overlook in the village.

Not the best weather.

Kolb Studio along the rim.

Bright Angel trail.

6 miles out is the Plateau Point trail, seen on the right.

You can go via mule-train to the Phantom Ranch across the river.

Photographers at the first tunnel, about 1/4 mile down the trail.

Mountain sheep.

Trail people.

Canyon side.

The little hut on the peak just below center is the 3-mile rest stop, my destination.

Over 300 people per year have to be rescued off the trails.

Trail people.

Trail tree.

Cliff-moon-bird.

3-mile resthouse and Plateau Point, which has an excellent view of the river.

Still a bit gloomy, though it keeps the temperature down in the low 80's.

Second tunnel.

He passed cautiously.

Cliff crack.

Most hikers who get in trouble try to go too far - like the river and back, in a day - and/or don't bring enough water. And a hat.

The 3-mile resthouse is dead center. Haven't even gotten the 1.5-mile resthouse (not shown) yet...

This is a new mule being trained for the trail.

Coming up on 1.5-mile resthouse.

Resthouse signs.

Emergency phone.

Squirrel looking for a handout.

Feeding wildlife is prohibited.

The green patch in the middle contains Indian Garden campground.

Luggage mule-train.

There is a 200-lb limit for mule rides...