Author Archives: Grand Canyon Backcountry Updates

NORTH RIM

The Point Sublime road is currently open and accessible from Highway 67 within the park. The W4 Road and the W1 Road to the W4 intersection have been cleared of debris. The road from Highway 67 to Point Sublime is in very rough shape, worse … Continue reading →

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park opened for the summer season on May 15, 2012. Continue reading →

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… Continue reading →

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… Continue reading →

The North Rim yurt is closed for reservations.

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, chair… Continue reading →

All South Rim trails are now passable without crampons or shoe traction devices. Use caution as small pockets of ice may still exist but they can be safely bypassed on one side of the trail or another.

North Kaibab Trail: from the top to Supai Tunne… Continue reading →

From Mar. 1 to Nov. 30, Hermit Road is closed to private vehicles. A numerical code is required to open the gate giving access to Hermit Road. Hikers with a valid backcountry permit who are beginning or ending their hike via the Hermit Trail will be pe… Continue reading →

Hikers must access the South Kaibab Trailhead by shuttle bus. There are two options.

An early morning Hikers’ Express goes to the South Kaibab Trailhead from Bright Angel Lodge shuttle bus stop, the Backcountry Information Center, and Grand Canyon… Continue reading →

Hikers should make every effort to obtain recent confirmation of water availability and become familiar with routes to the river before starting any hike. Contact the Backcountry Information Center for recent water reports.

Water available (year-rou… Continue reading →

Summer storms in the southwest are often accompanied by potentially deadly lightning. Visitors walking and hiking in the park are reminded that if they can hear thunder, they should consider ending outdoor activities. If the sound of thunder follows a … Continue reading →