Running the Grand Canyon Tonto Trail - Better than Rim-to-Rim?

Trail runners visiting the Grand Canyon will typically run a double crossing of the canyon. But with the trail to the North Rim closed for repairs, we decided to explore the Tonto Trail instead.

Note: Drone footage courtesy of the National Park Service. Flying drones in national parks in the United States is not allowed.

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[Starcrow]

Not only are you running these long distances with everything that comes along with that, but you're also filming it all and at the same time planning what you want to include in the final video. I see you as a really good athlete and equally good content creator with an artistic sense of blending together clips, music, voiceovers and the overall pace of the video. My favorite video of yours is the Mont Blanc 2022. What I want to say is that I'm glad I found your channel. :-)

[superdaintycait]

I grew up in Flagstaff and have hiked some of these trails before. It’s just mind blowing to see you guys running them this fast! I just can’t even fathom. Just going down and up Bright Angel used to kill me! The canyon can be so brutal… cold, heat, elevation. You guys make it look like a Sunday morning park stroll! It’s NUTS! Love it! Thanks for all the beautiful footage bringing me home to my roots!
(Started watching your videos because my brother is currently hiking Torres del Paine O trek and sent me your video so I could follow along and see what he was seeing. So thanks for that as well!)

[SALLYx-iq]

Best running videos on YouTube by far nobody come close, great footage and editing .

[kofuzi]

impeccably shot, narrated, and edited

[beawolpert]

"let's run a marathon and THEN climb out of the Grand Canyon" - you guys are amazing and an absolute inspiration! I'll (hopefully) hike the whole East and West Tonto Trail and some additional miles next year in April!

[dawnslight]

Trail runners constantly astound me. 11 hours!?! Then finishing out with a beer. That's so wild

[tyjohnsrud]

Wonderful doc. Every time I'm tempted to make content that caters to the algorithm, I watch these and am reminded that it's not about that. It's about sharing the authentic experience with people.

[Guirren]

Love it. Great to relive these trips in full length now that winter and darkness are upon us.

[simdage]

It's all about suffering in beautiful places! Amazing video as always

[scottstw]

Banger after banger, thank you Jeff yet again!

[patricksmith]

Spectacular! Great choices of music too....really fit with the scenery.

[vayahoo]

Thanks for posting as always Jeff. These videos are so high quality and love the commentary over the terrain

[ziadkassas]

When you release a video I like before I watch :)

[MarkRomp]

Loved the Tonto as well in March 2023. Such a unique vantage point in all directions being on the plateau.

[kerefekaa]

Good that you took Valteri Bottas on you run 4:12

[rafaelpiarpuzan]

Hi Jeff. Amazing video as always. Thanks. The music is perfect. What a fantastic place for running!!! I hope someday go there and run.

[smkymike]

Great video as always! I see you are in the Hard Rock lottery. Good luck!

[RunningBoub]

While enjoying this week Olympic games in Paris I remember I was trailing there in August 2023 and still keep wonderfull pictures and emotions in my head .
Thank you so much Jeff for sharing.
Your movies (yes movies) are really inspiring

[austinado]

Guys!! This was spectacular!!! I've run 12 R2R's from the NR, and 4 Rim2River's, and have had my eye on the the Tonto from Hermits. I don't think I'm tough enough pull off the extended version, but certainly, the short-route. Awesome run conditions!!!
Love how you put this together. Great narration, great editing, and the slo-mow was outstanding! Well done!

[TYbolicious]

Fantastic running films. Great locations and personal stories. Seems like each of your uploads gets better and better.