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CESL Grand Canyon Trip October 19-21, 2007: 

CESL Grand Canyon Trip October 19-21, 2007 Itinerary Packing list Safety procedures

Friday October 19: 

Friday October 19 Meet near the flag pole in front of Old Main Bus departs at 7 am sharp! Drive through Phoenix, America’s 5th largest city (population 5 million) Sunset rest area for 15 minute break around 9:15 am

Sedona! (Elevation 1300m): 

Sedona! (Elevation 1300m) Arrive 11:30 am for 1.5 hours Restaurants & Gift Shops

The South Rim (2000 m): 

The South Rim (2000 m) Arrive at Mather Point for 30 minutes

Grand Canyon Village: 

Grand Canyon Village Map Market Plaza – buy snacks, lunch food, plenty of water (3 liters) Yavapai Lodge Fridge in room

Sunset at Hopi Point: 

Sunset at Hopi Point Settle into rooms Take shuttles to Hopi Point Sunset at 5:45 pm Evening to relax!

Saturday October 20: 

Saturday October 20 Sunrise at 6:40 am Yavapai point – 20 minute walk

Breakfast & Day Activities: 

Breakfast & Day Activities Hotel Cafeteria – Eat a lot!!! Hike, shop, visit art galleries, relax Visitors Center Bright Angel Trail – down into the canyon! Do not pass Indian Gardens (7 hours RT)

Rim Trail: 

Rim Trail Combination of FREE busses and walking Several kilometers long Provides spectacular views Does NOT enter the canyon Flat terrain

Safety : 

Safety You must drink 2 to 3 liters of water! Bring sun block incase it is sunny Bring an umbrella (sun & rain) If you take Bright Angel Trail into the canyon, it gets warmer as you go down! (30C) For every 1 hour you walk down, it takes 2 hours to walk back up. Do not wear sandals, flip flops or open-toed shoes. The ground is hard and rocky. Wear socks

Safety: 

Safety Please observe all posted signs and warnings in the park and on the trails. Stay within the marked boundaries of the walking trails and the viewing sights. Stay away from the edge! Do not hike ALONE!

What to Pack: 

What to Pack Comfortable clothes for cool day weather and cold night temperatures Bring sweaters and a jacket for night! Grand Canyon Village and Rim Trail Day: 15 to 18C, sunny, maybe a shower Night: -5 to 0C, cold, breezy Comfy shoes, warm hat, umbrella

What to Pack: 

What to Pack Comfortable shoes, socks Camera and plenty of film Money for meals, gifts, souvenirs Not too many clothes – we will only be gone for 2 nights!

Dinner: 

Dinner There are several cafeterias and restaurants in Grand Canyon Village There is also a deli and a supermarket near the Yavapai hotel

Sunday October 21: 

Sunday October 21 Meet outside hotel rooms at 8:45 am Leave card keys in room on bedside table Bus departs at 9am Museum of Northern AZ 10:30-11:30 Fast food lunch in Camp Verde: McD’s, BK, Subway, KFC, NOT Denny’s! Sacaton Rest Area in late afternoon Return to UA around 6 pm