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I hiked the Transept Trail at Grand Canyon National Park.
The Transept Trail links the campground area to the lodge/visitor
center area. Along the way it travels through a wooded area close to
the rim of the canyon. There are a few short side trails where you
can get better views of the Transept Canyon.
On the way to the lodge, I came across what appeared to be a
chipmunk. He appeared to be gnawing, almost woodpecker-like, on a
branch high above me. I passed just a couple other hikers coming the
opposite direction. Eventually I saw the cabins near the lodge, and
headed up one of the many trails.
I thought about getting some breakfast at the snack shop, but the
line was too long. I decided to go to the saloon instead and see if I
could get some hot chocolate to warm myself. I entered the room and
asked for my drink. I immediately noticed the sound of Sarah
McLachlan's angelic voice singing "Mary", emanating from a boom box
behind the counter. The woman behind the counter sang along softly as
she prepared the hot chocolate. It seemed to fit. I decided to grab a
big muffin as well, and headed out happy.
As I was sipping the last remnants of my hot chocolate, just past
the cabins, I heard a noise near the trail. I looked up and saw a
family of mule deer, nibbling as they crossed the trail in front of
me. I snapped a picture or two and waited patiently until I could
cross without disturbing them. They just went on as if I weren't
there.
Return to Zion/Bryce/Grand Canyon trip report.
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