Originally Posted By kievalina
Trail starts at 6200 ft. and goes up to about 10000 at peak elevation and then ends at around 8200 ft. (I can see the specter of the dead horse now... laugh )

I was warned it rains a lot, but the rain never seems to last long, warned there was no shade, mosquitoes are terrible, there are lovely 300-400 foot drop offs next to the 18 inch wide trail (and, yes, that is going to scare the crap out of me) and the hike is hard and not much fun.


I am no expert in family dynamics and I did NOT stay at a Holiday Inn Express. BUT, I am the father of a 26 year old daughter. I took her on a difficult 4 night Grand Canyon trip when she was 14 (in and out Tanner) We did regular Dad & Daughter trips when she was in high school. She is a strong & experienced hiker. I would NOT take her on the trip that you describe.

oldranger is correct. There are many less difficult trails that are more suitable.


Edited by ringtail (09/20/11 09:41 AM)
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