Under the Rim on the North Bass Trail
Oct 22, 2022 12:59:04 GMT -8
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Post by Westy on Oct 22, 2022 12:59:04 GMT -8
The trail was named for William Wallace Bass, trail builder, settler, miner and promoter. In 1884 he built a rimside cabin and camp at Havasupai Point. Visitors included Zane Grey, Thomas Moran, John Muir and Henry Ford. The North Bass trail from Swamp Point on the North Rim to the river is a 13-mile potpourri of trail, paths, creek bottoms and narrows with an overdose of bushwhacking. North Bass Trail has a well-deserved reputation as one of the more difficult and demanding canyon trails. The (8) eight-mile non-maintained access road is AWD, high clearance, reached by a collection of maintained forest service roads in the North Kaibab National Forest. Weather was perfect Grand Canyon October, mid-60's on the rim and 80's by the river.
Arizona Leaf Peeping - Kaibab National Forest, North Kaibab Ranger District
Powell Plateau and Muav Canyon from Swamp Point, GCNP, AZ, USA
Descending through the Redwall
Trail follows White Creek - Here through the Muav, a geological unit characterized by gray limestone layers
Dry gravel and rock creek bed
Grand Canyon Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus abyssus) often described as pink in color, is found nowhere in the world but Grand Canyon.
Looking up Shimuno Ampitheatre. Features have way cool names, King Arthur Castle, Modred Abyss, Holy Grail Temple. Lancelot Point in far horizon.
Shimuno Creek and Dox Castle
Life is Good Department. Enjoying shade, chair, fresh apples and a beer, beach side on the Colorado.
Private river runners treat hikers right! Commercial trips in October are few and far between.
Colorado River. My daughter and I have hiked the South Bass Trail on the other side.
Artifacts left behind at Shimuno Camp. Bass cultivated a garden and orchard nearby.
Keith, river runner organizer, backcountry ski guide and avalanche instructor Rossland, BC
Who needs dry feet. Walking in water is sweet!
Dennis and John - Retired lecturers Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. Joined them for dinner and traded canyon hiking tales.
Life cycles, Agave phillipsiana or Grand Canyon century plant.
Pancake Prickly Pear Cacti
Pour off - Common creek bed obstacle.
Rock fall
Take it easy sections are few and far between.
Bushwhacking very common.
Crossing the redwall on the narrow ledge.
This arch is technically un-named but known as Butchart Natural Bridge. Butchart (1907-2002) was a mathematics professor well-known for his hiking exploits in the canyon. He wrote extensively about his adventures and influenced generations of canyoneers.
Muav Saddle at the top of the Coconino.
Topping out at Swamp Point. Looking west are Steamboat Mountain, Saddle Canyon and the Esplanade! Unexpectedly had decent cellular service here. Crazy!
Bonus Photo: White Creek Narrows - May 1995
Arizona Leaf Peeping - Kaibab National Forest, North Kaibab Ranger District
Powell Plateau and Muav Canyon from Swamp Point, GCNP, AZ, USA
Descending through the Redwall
Trail follows White Creek - Here through the Muav, a geological unit characterized by gray limestone layers
Dry gravel and rock creek bed
Grand Canyon Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus abyssus) often described as pink in color, is found nowhere in the world but Grand Canyon.
Looking up Shimuno Ampitheatre. Features have way cool names, King Arthur Castle, Modred Abyss, Holy Grail Temple. Lancelot Point in far horizon.
Shimuno Creek and Dox Castle
Life is Good Department. Enjoying shade, chair, fresh apples and a beer, beach side on the Colorado.
Private river runners treat hikers right! Commercial trips in October are few and far between.
Colorado River. My daughter and I have hiked the South Bass Trail on the other side.
Artifacts left behind at Shimuno Camp. Bass cultivated a garden and orchard nearby.
Keith, river runner organizer, backcountry ski guide and avalanche instructor Rossland, BC
Who needs dry feet. Walking in water is sweet!
Dennis and John - Retired lecturers Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. Joined them for dinner and traded canyon hiking tales.
Life cycles, Agave phillipsiana or Grand Canyon century plant.
Pancake Prickly Pear Cacti
Pour off - Common creek bed obstacle.
Rock fall
Take it easy sections are few and far between.
Bushwhacking very common.
Crossing the redwall on the narrow ledge.
This arch is technically un-named but known as Butchart Natural Bridge. Butchart (1907-2002) was a mathematics professor well-known for his hiking exploits in the canyon. He wrote extensively about his adventures and influenced generations of canyoneers.
Muav Saddle at the top of the Coconino.
Topping out at Swamp Point. Looking west are Steamboat Mountain, Saddle Canyon and the Esplanade! Unexpectedly had decent cellular service here. Crazy!
Bonus Photo: White Creek Narrows - May 1995
