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. View full post on Grand Canyon Backcountry Updates
Trails Update – date posted Dec 7, 2011
December 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
All trails are snow packed and/or icy. Over-shoe traction devices are strongly recommended. Some trails are currently snow packed over the first mile and then become icy near the two mile mark. View full post on Grand Canyon Backcountry Updates
North Rim Yurt – date posted Nov 30, 2011
December 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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. A portable toilet is nearby. Required permits are available through the Backcountry Information Center. [...]
Winter 2011 – Spring 2012 Backpacking Season – date posted Nov 30, 2011
December 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Visit www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/trail-closures.htm for information regarding the availability of permits for winter 2011 / spring 2012. View full post on Grand Canyon Backcountry Updates
Report from the North Rim – date posted Nov 30, 2011
November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Indian Garden Campground Toilet Replacement – date posted Nov 10, 2011
November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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. View full post on Grand Canyon Backcountry Updates
Report from the North Rim – date posted Nov 10, 2011
November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
North Rim scenic roads serving Pt. Imperial, Cape Royal, Cape Final (NA1), and Walhalla Plateau destinations (NA0) are currently closed and will not reopen until May 2012. Highway 67 on the North Rim remains open Most visitor services and facilities on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park closed on Saturday, October 15; but [...]
Road Conditions for Remote Trailheads – date posted Nov 10, 2011
November 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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 North Rim. Access may or may not be possible depending on type of vehicle, time [...]
Road Conditions for Remote Trailheads – date posted Nov 10, 2011
November 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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 North Rim. Access may or may not be possible depending on type of vehicle, time [...]
Road Conditions for Remote Trailheads – date posted Nov 10, 2011
November 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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 North Rim. Access may or may not be possible depending on type of vehicle, time [...]