I will be hiking down to the river, staying overnight in a tent, and then hiking my way back up the next day.
Should I bring a sheet to sleep with or a sleeping bag? Has anyone been there in October?
*I will be there the FIRST week of October if that matters.*
2006-06-21 07:33:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Phoenix
There is a big temp difference between the rim and the bottom because of the big change in elevation and you will need to be prepared for both. Overall, October is one of the best times to backpack to the bottom - neither too cold at the top nor too hot at the bottom.
At the bottom, it will be warm during the day (70s-80s), but cool at night (50s). Since you are down in a narrow gorge, it gets less sunlight and takes a while to warm up in the morning. You will probably want more than a sheet - either a heavy fleece liner bag and with long-underwear or a light sleeping bag (I have taken a light sleeping bag when I have gone during that time of year - better a little too warm than a little too cold). One good idea if you are wanting to pack on the light side, is to get a cheap $2 'solar blanket' from an outdoor store (they look like a tin-foil tarp). These are small and light (the size of deck of cards). If you wrap it around you inside your sleeping bag or liner, you can get an extra 5-10 degrees warmth.
I would also take a light jacket in case of wind or rain near the top. Those little backpacker rain jackets that weigh less than a pound and pack up to the size of a coffee can are ideal.
For other general suggestions about backpacking down to Bright Angel campground near the river see my answer to your other question about how to carry your tent.
2006-06-21 14:22:19 · answer #1 · answered by sascoaz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That relies upon on whether you're on the canyon rim or on the backside. there is almost a mile distinction in elevation. on the south rim the conventional extreme is interior the better 50sF and the conventional low is interior the mid 20s. See the hyperlink decrease than for a TON of documents from final 12 months approximately that region. i do no longer think of they have good climate documents like that for the backside of the canyon, even even though it is going to likely be exceptionally warmer on the backside than on the rim.
2016-12-08 11:12:18 · answer #2 · answered by dematos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring a tent and a sleeping bag. It's way to cool for just a sheet.
2006-06-25 18:03:33 · answer #3 · answered by happybidz2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was there in May. It was cool in the evenings, so I imagine it's going to be cool in October. I would say you'll need a blanket and sleeping bag. Enjoy....
2006-06-21 07:39:18 · answer #4 · answered by sedonalove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weather on the rim and at the bottom are quite different. October will be cool at the rim and warm at the bottom. Not much chance of rain.
2006-06-26 19:08:30 · answer #5 · answered by Track Walker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i went there this past april vacation when i went to visit my aunt and uncle in mesa and its really cold there and alot of conifer trees. Looks and feelsl ike Maine in the winter (i live in maine thats how i know) You want to bring a sleeping bag and some blankets and wear some warm clothes. be safe and don't fall off!
2006-06-26 07:58:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The climate will be hot and humid in the canyon, when you go by the river it will have vegetation.(plants)
2006-06-21 07:40:22 · answer #7 · answered by shella W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold,and Arid.
2006-06-21 07:36:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go in the summer and you might see an amazing lightining storm that is cool and scary at the same time
2006-06-25 09:22:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your avatar looks like a Dawson :)
2006-06-21 07:36:23 · answer #10 · answered by unlargocaminoalcielo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋