Grand Canyon Railroad

This past Thursday Barbara and I braved the cold and took the train from Williams Arizona to the south rim of the Grand Canyon. This is a great trip because someone else is doing the driving.

When we arrived at the canyon there were clouds but we could see all of the way across to the north rim. After enjoying the view and taking a few photos Barbara and I enjoyed a nice lunch at the El Tovar Hotel. While enjoying our lunch I could see the weather moving in out the window. After lunch I hiked the rim trail, but the further I hiked the deeper the snow got. So I took a few more photos of the canyon as it disappeared and hiked back to the hotel.

On the train ride back to Williams a bunch of desperados held up the train and demanded money. They left with a bunch of one dollar bills and the sheriff hot on their tails. I hope it was worth it. (20)

Our train.
Guitar guy (Larry) played music for our enjoyment. Larry was pretty good.
The Bright Angel trail in the foreground center leading to the bottom of the canyon, the Colorado River and Phantom Ranch. Just right of center, background, is the Bright Angel fault. The rocks on the right side of the fault are 150 lower than those on the left side of the fault.
Snow begins to fall.
The canyon disappears.
Desperados demanding money.
Here comes the sheriff.

Published by Trail Rocker

I am a retired professional geologist who loves hiking, photography and travelling with my lovely wife Barbara.

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