Grand Canyon Backpack - New Hance Trail - Tonto Trail - South Kaibab Trail - Route Description - April 2005

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Thick Tapeats Sandstone

Hiking out of Hance Creek

Brian on Tonto Trail

Cairn and Hikers

Lightly Trodden Tonto

Cottonwood Creek Cliffs

Cottonwood Creek Cliffs (annotated)

The next canyon over is Cottonwood Canyon. The point at which the tonto crosses Cottonwood creek is a delightful spot with an excellent campsite, and, if water is flowing well, a beautiful little waterfall. This is one of the nicer campspots along this stretch of the Tonto.

Cottonwood Canyon

Desert Oasis

Tapeats Slabs

The Granite Gorge

The Granite Gorge (annotated)

Andrew and Brian on edge of Gorge

Heading into Grapevine

Next Canyon over is Grapevine Canyon, the largest of the south-side canyons. It takes a long time to hike in and out of this one. The trail heading in on the east side is pretty slopey above some pretty big dropoffs, so take care here. Good campsites are situated in the East Fork of Grapevine creek, right around where the Tonto trail crosses it. Again, there is likely good water here (but verify with park officials first!!)