Rim-to-River-to-Rim—better known to Canyon regulars as Rim-to-River—is the most popular of the Canyon hikes that begin and end on the South Rim.

Following the breathtaking South Kaibab Trail to the bottom and the famed Bright Angel Trail back up to the rim, Rim-to-River is a difficult, 16+ mile journey with more than 9,000 feet of elevation change. This is not a hike to be taken lightly or without proper preparation and research. In fact, the National Park Service strongly advises against attempting this hike in a single day.

In this episode—primarily recorded during the hike, as it happened—you'll learn all the do's and don'ts, all the places to stop, and what to expect before and during one of the most iconic hikes in the world.

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