Category: Grand Canyon

Over-shoe traction devices are strongly recommended. Grandview, New Hance, and Tanner trails are icy and slick at the top. South Kaibab and Hermit trails are mostly clear of ice. Bright Angel Trail is icy and slick, also muddy in places.

Visit www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/trail-closures.htm for information regarding the availability of permits for winter 2011 / spring 2012.

The North Rim yurt is available for reservation. The North Rim yurt, placed near the North Kaibab Trailhead, can be reserved from the Monday following Thanksgiving through April 15. The yurt accommodates six people and is outfitted with a table, chairs, and wood-burning stove. ...

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is closed for the winter season. The gates to the park are closed to motorized vehicles. The North Rim will open for the summer season in mid-May 2012 (usually May 15th). Hikers and ...

On the morning of November 12, 2010 a special event marathon will take place on Hermit Road. For safety concerns, no vehicles (including National Park Service shuttle buses, commercial tour buses, or private vehicles) will be allowed on Hermit Road ...

A fox exhibiting abnormal behavior was recently euthanized near Phantom Ranch along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon. Earlier this month, another fox collected near Phantom Ranch tested positive for rabies. Rabies is considered a natural wildlife disease and will ...

All backcountry trailheads served by dirt roads that are at the 7,000-8,000 foot level are currently melting out from last week's snow. Close to a foot of snow fell on the South Rim and 1 to 2 feet on the ...

Completion of new toilets at Indian Garden is expected by Nov 17th. Until that point backpackers will continue to use the toilets in the day use area located nearby.

Purified drinking water is available year-round at Bright Angel and Indian Garden Campgrounds and at Bright Angel and South Kaibab trailheads. The list below reflects seasonal changes and will be updated when water is turned on or off. North Kaibab Trailhead: water ...

Trail damage on the Dripping Springs Trail has been repaired by the Grand Canyon Trail Crew.