Category: Grand Canyon

Havasu Canyon Closed – date posted Feb 17, 2011

17 February, 2011 (10:43) | Grand Canyon

Havasu Canyon is closed due to infrastructure damage caused by flooding in the fall of 2010. The campground was scheduled to open in March 2011, but that has been pushed back to May 1, 2011 or until sufficient repairs have ...

Trail Crew Working on Black Bridge – date posted Jan 28, 2011

28 January, 2011 (12:12) | Grand Canyon

February 2-8 the Grand Canyon Trail Crew expects to begin replacing wear-boards on the Kaibab Suspension Bridge (black bridge). The bridge will be closed to hiker traffic between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on these days. Hikers will need to ...

Trail Conditions – date posted Jan 28, 2011

28 January, 2011 (10:52) | Grand Canyon

South Kaibab Trail: Shoe traction devices are not necessary, however a couple of sections below Ohh Ahh Point have ice that is dirt-covered and hard to see. Trail crew is working in the upper Redwall area. Bright Angel Trail: Shoe traction ...

Drinking Water in the Cross-Canyon Corridor – date posted Jan 26, 2011

26 January, 2011 (16:49) | 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 ...

2011 Spring Backpacking Season – date posted Jan 20, 2011

20 January, 2011 (15:24) | Grand Canyon

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

2011 Spring Backpacking Season – date posted Jan 20, 2011

20 January, 2011 (15:24) | Grand Canyon

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

Winter Storm heading to Arizona – date posted Dec 28, 2010

28 December, 2010 (09:14) | Grand Canyon

The National Weather Service has posted a Winter Storm Watch. This storm due to hit Northern Arizona beginning Wednesday morning could be one of the most powerful and dangerous storms of the winter. This potent storm should kindle a sense ...

Trail Conditions – date posted Dec 27, 2010

27 December, 2010 (14:16) | Grand Canyon

The Colorado River is currently running brown, so hikers who will be camping in remote areas and using the river as a water source will want to take a collapsible bucket or alum to assist with settling sediment. The region could ...

Possible Delays on the South Kaibab Trail – date posted Dec 7, 2010

7 December, 2010 (13:00) | Grand Canyon

December 7 through 11, a heavy-lift helicopter will be flying in pallets of stone that will be used for general rehab work on the South Kaibab Trail over the coming years. As a safety precaution, periods of restricted travel will ...

2010 Winter Backpacking Season – date posted Dec 7, 2010

7 December, 2010 (13:00) | Grand Canyon

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