Category: Grand Canyon

North Rim Road Work – date posted Jul 21, 2010

21 July, 2010 (11:30) | Grand Canyon

The road work discussed below will affect access to the Walhalla Plateau, including backcountry use areas Walhalla Plateau (NA0) and Cape Final (NA1). On June 21, 2010, pavement preservation work began on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. In ...

Report from the North Rim – date posted Jul 16, 2010

19 July, 2010 (13:14) | Grand Canyon

The Saffron Fire, burning on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, has seen little growth over the last three days, and is currently mapped at 3,260 acres. Yesterday, the fire became more active on its western flank and ...

2010 Summer/Fall Backpacking Season – date posted Jun 28, 2010

28 June, 2010 (14:25) | Grand Canyon

Visit www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/trail-closures.htm for information regarding the availability of permits for Summer/Fall 2010.

Report from the North Rim – date posted Jun 23, 2010

26 June, 2010 (12:50) | Grand Canyon

The roads to Powell Plateau, North Bass trailhead, and Point Sublime are open.

South Kaibab Temporary Trail Closure – date posted Jun 10, 2010

10 June, 2010 (16:15) | Grand Canyon

On Monday, June 14, 2010 (weather permitting), pallets of rock for trail reconstruction, will be flown to Windy Ridge on the South Kaibab Trail, just above Cedar Ridge. This will necessitate temporary closures of the South Kaibab Trail from Cedar ...

Tuweep Update – date posted Jun 7, 2010

7 June, 2010 (10:19) | Grand Canyon

From the Tuweep Ranger: Things are heating up at Tuweep with temperatures nearing 100°F at Toroweap and 110°F at Lava Rapids. It feels like summer in the Grand Canyon! It has been a beautiful year of wildflowers and we are just ...

Summer Heat has Arrived – HIKE SMART – date posted Jun 4, 2010

4 June, 2010 (12:57) | Grand Canyon

The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting temperatures over 100°F for Phantom Ranch. Visit the NWS Phantom Ranch web page for more info. The National Park Service urges SPECIAL CAUTION for all hikers during the summer months. Daytime highs can ...

Trail Conditions – date posted May 25, 2010

25 May, 2010 (16:18) | Grand Canyon

South Rim Trails: All South Rim trails are free of snow and ice. Nankoweap Trail: The hike from Nankoweap trailhead to the Saddle Mountain saddle has deep snow as the trail follows a course along the north side of a ridge. ...

Drinking Water in the Cross-Canyon Corridor – date posted May 24, 2010

24 May, 2010 (07:44) | Grand Canyon

Purified drinking water is available at Bright Angel Campground and Indian Garden Campground. As always, the South Kaibab Trail is dry - no water of any kind. The list below reflects seasonal changes and will be updated when water is ...

2010 Summer Backpacking Season – date posted May 12, 2010

12 May, 2010 (13:38) | Grand Canyon

Visit www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/trail-closures.htm for information regarding the availability of permits for Summer 2010.