Week 18: Grand Canyon & Route 66... Last Stretch Before the PCT
Week 18: Grand Canyon, Route 66 & Final Prep Before the PCT 🇺🇸
This is the final part of our Arizona & Utah road trip — and the last chapter before we begin the Pacific Crest Trail.
We start the week with a classic motel breakfast in Page, Arizona before heading to Lees Ferry in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, where we hike the Spencer Trail. Even while dealing with a cold, the views make it worth every step.
Along the way, we spot condors at Navajo Bridge, visit Horseshoe Bend and take in the vast landscapes around Lake Powell.
Reaching the Grand Canyon, we hike to Ooh Aah Point and Cedar Ridge — and unexpectedly get to experience it in complete silence, with the trail almost entirely to ourselves.
The journey continues along Route 66 through Williams and Seligman, soaking in the atmosphere during the Historic Route 66 Centennial — classic diners, old-school Americana and a few Cars movie moments along the way.
Back in Phoenix, reality sets in. The Pacific Crest Trail is right around the corner, and there’s still a lot to prepare. Excitement, nerves and a bit of overwhelm — all part of stepping into something big.
Next stop: Campo, California.
🎥 In this video:
00:00 Intro
00:09 Benjamin's favorite city in the US: Page, AZ
00:12 Slow morning & motel breakfast
00:33 Biidi The Arch is literally next to a gas station
00:43 Arriving at Lees Ferry in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
00:48 Wow Spencer Trail and summit is absolutely gorgeous!
02:30 Another random yet beautiful lunch spot
02:48 This is where we filmed our PCT intro video
03:01 Unreal view from Historic Navajo Bridge (Condors are HUGE)
03:24 Horseshoe Bend is a worthy tourist attraction
03:56 Enjoying sunset at Lake Powell
04:42 Landscapes looks amazing from drone shots
05:41 First viewpoint near Grand Canyon NP East Entrance
06:47 Shuttle bus from Visitor Center to Kaibab Trailhead
07:03 Next stop Ooh Aah Point (so funny name)
08:08 Hiked down to Cedar Ridge which we had all to ourselves
09:32 Up at South Rim Trail and surronded by elks
11:20 Unfortunately Bedrock City was closed
11:27 Exploring Historic Route 66 famous cities
11:32 Old-school diner experience and quirky stuff in Williams
13:41 Seligman and Route 66 Centennial (100 year anniversary)
14:32 Delgadillo's Snow Cap has the best milkshakes!
15:43 Back in Phoenix feeling overwhelmed before PCT soon
16:06 Huge thanks for watching!
▶ Watch Part 1 of our road trip here:
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