Phantom Ranch

Phantom Ranch is a peacful retreat in the bottom of the canyon. Accomodations are available (the last I checked, the full month 2 years out is released at the begining of each month, by 10:00AM it can be booked) in a variety of cabins (including bunk-house accomodations -- think hostel, or alpine hut). Meals (breakfast and dinner, or box lunches) are reserved separately, and are more readily available (but not always). The campground, which is more pleasent now -- you often cannot see the neighboring tent site, is also usually full. But in all cases, openings may be available on very short notice.

Morning on the Colorado River at Phantom Ranch.

Morning on Bright Angel Creek at Phantom Ranch.

Coming down the Kaibab trail you finally sense that you will make it with the view of the boat beach, the lower (Black) bridge and Bright Angel Creek. The campground is in the trees, the lodge is up stream a bit.

Ribbon Falls is a short (or maybe medium) walk up the North Kaibab trail. This is a good day hike for those staying at the ranch, or a good side trip for those hiking the North Kaibab trail

Silver Bridge, Colorado River. The bridge has oxidized a bit now and is more the gray bridge than the silver bridge. The floor grating means the mules use the other (Black) bridge which has a solid rubber tread.

The mules take the detour to avoid the Silver Bridge.

Maintained by Keith Price.