In general remote backcountry roads in the 5,000 to 7,000 foot range are now passable. This includes roads leading to Tuweep, Indian Hollow, Kanab Creek Wilderness, Lower Nankoweap Trailhead (access via Highway 89A), and South Bass Trailhead. Monument Point/Bill Hall Trailhead still had sizable drifts blocking access as of last week, but conditions are expected [...]
Report from the North Rim – date posted Apr 11, 2012
April 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open for the summer season on May 15, 2012 Locations near the 8,000 foot level such as Pt. Sublime, high elevation access to Nankoweap, and the North Bass Trailhead will not be accessible until road beds have dried and downed trees have been removed. View full [...]
Trails Update – date posted Apr 11, 2012
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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 Tunnel there is snow in patches, but nothing major, clear [...]
Public Health Alert – Rabies – date posted Apr 5, 2012
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A fox exhibiting abnormal behavior was euthanized in November 2011 near Phantom Ranch along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon. Earlier that month, another fox collected near Phantom Ranch tested positive for rabies. Rabies is considered a natural wildlife disease and will likely run its course. To reduce your risk of injury or illness from [...]
North Rim Yurt – date posted Apr 5, 2012
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The North Rim yurt is available for reservation until April 15. 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. A portable toilet is nearby. Required permits are available through the [...]
Report from the North Rim – date posted Apr 5, 2012
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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 cross country skiers, with backcountry permits, are welcome to enter the North Rim of [...]
Spring – Summer 2012 Backpacking Season – date posted Apr 5, 2012
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Visit www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/trail-closures.htm for information regarding the availability of permits for spring / summer 2012. View full post on Grand Canyon Backcountry Updates
Trails Update – date posted Apr 5, 2012
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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. The Hiker Express Bus which serves the South Kaibab Trail departs the Backcountry Information Center in April at [...]
Drinking Water in the Cross-Canyon Corridor – date posted Apr 6, 2012
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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 turned OFF Supai Tunnel: water turned ON Roaring Springs Day Use Area: water [...]
Pipeline Break in the Box – date posted Apr 5, 2012
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The transcanyon pipeline that delivers water to Phantom Ranch is broken approximately 2 miles north of Phantom Ranch in an area called The Box. A National Park Service maintenance crew is working on fixing the pipeline break. During a pipeline break, it is always a good idea for hikers heading to Phantom Ranch to carry [...]