• CLOSED. PLATEAU POINT TRAIL from the Tonto Trail junction to Plateau Point. Scheduled to reopen May 15, 2025. Those hiking the Tonto Trail are able to pass through.
• CLOSED. BRIGHT ANGEL TRAIL FROM HAVASUPAI GARDENS TO SILVER BRIDGE. Scheduled to reopen May 15, 2025.
• CLOSED. SILVER BRIDGE. Scheduled to reopen May 15, 2025.
• CLOSED. BRIGHT ANGEL CAMPGROUND. Scheduled to reopen May 15, 2025.
• CLOSED. PHANTOM RANCH (Lodging and Canteen). Scheduled to reopen Mar 30, 2025.

Construction areas and schedule are subject to change. More information about construction closures is available at www.nps.gov/grca/getinvolved/tcwl.htm

When hiking below the rim a method to treat water must ALWAYS be part of your hiking gear. Information on how to treat water at www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/safe-water.htm

The list below shows the locations where pre-treated, drinking water is available
(IF THE WATERLINE IS UNDERGOING REPAIRS WATER MAY BE OFF TEMPORARILY)

• North Kaibab Trailhead: water OFF for the season
• Supai Tunnel: water OFF for the season
• Roaring Springs Day Use Area is CLOSED and has no water
• Manzanita Day Use Area: water OFF Jan 15 through 19
• Cottonwood Campground and Day Use Area: water OFF for the season
• Phantom Ranch Canteen: water OFF - area CLOSED for waterline replacement
• Bright Angel Campground: water OFF - area CLOSED for waterline replacement
• Phantom Delta Restroom: water OFF - area CLOSED for waterline replacement
• Phantom Boat Beach: water OFF Jan 15 through 19
• Plateau Point: water OFF Plateau Point is CLOSED for waterline replacement
• Havasupai Gardens: water ON
• Bright Angel Trail, Three-Mile Resthouse: water OFF for the season
• Bright Angel Trail, Mile-and-a-Half Resthouse: water OFF for the season
• Bright Angel Trailhead: water ON
• South Kaibab Trailhead: water ON

Seasonal water stations are usually turned off for the winter sometime between Oct 10th and 30th dependent on location and associated temperatures.

Water available (year-round) on the South Rim at the Backcountry Information Center in the lobby. Water available (year-round) on the North Rim outside the NPS Admin Building. Additional water bottle filling stations can be found on the Go "Green" and Refill Your Water Bottles web page.

Plan Ahead and Prepare: A backup method to treat water, should the waterline break, must always be included as part of your hiking gear. Backcountry hikers should always carry extra water.

CLOSURE INFORMATION

• CLOSED. PLATEAU POINT TRAIL from the Tonto Trail junction to Plateau Point. Scheduled to reopen May 15, 2025. Those hiking the Tonto Trail are able to pass through.
• CLOSED. BRIGHT ANGEL TRAIL FROM HAVASUPAI GARDENS TO SILVER BRIDGE. Scheduled to reopen May 15, 2025.
• CLOSED. SILVER BRIDGE. Scheduled to reopen May 15, 2025.
• CLOSED. BRIGHT ANGEL CAMPGROUND. Scheduled to reopen May 15, 2025.
• CLOSED. PHANTOM RANCH (Lodging and Canteen). Scheduled to reopen Mar 30, 2025.

Note: The current bypass route around Phantom Ranch is subject to change. Please observe all closure areas and signs. The bypass route is clearly marked.

No hikers or other trail users will be allowed to pass through closure areas under any circumstances. The National Park Service emphasizes the importance of always staying on designated trails, and visitors should not attempt to go over or around a closure. Trail users should pay attention to directions from park rangers, volunteers, construction flaggers, and signs placed along the trail.

The upper portion of the Bright Angel Trail, from the South Rim to Havasupai Gardens, and the Tonto Trail will remain open. The South Kaibab Trail is open.

Horses/stock on the Inner Canyon Corridor. Be sure to check with the Backcountry Information Center prior to entering the inner canyon with stock. Rockslides and trail washouts can make trails impassible to stock.

Information about the Transcanyon Waterline project is available on the Transcanyon Waterline project webpage.

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Ribbon Falls Bridge has been removed due to damage. Until the bridge is replaced, visitors will be asked to stay on the North Kaibab Trail and travel safely in this area. The park intends to replace the bridge so Ribbon Falls can be safely accessed.

The Cave of the Domes is closed to protect roosting bats and other sensitive cave resources. Bats are particularly sensitive to human disturbance and will abandon roost sites. As a reminder all caves in Grand Canyon National Park are closed to protect sensitive resources.

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Hiking the Corridor? Be sure to visit the Trail Courtesy Practices That Leave No Trace webpage.

Organized Group Rim-to-Rim and Extended Day Hike/Run: Any organized, non-commercial group of 12-30 participants, or not-for-profit group conducting rim-to-rim, rim-to-rim-to-rim, rim-to-river-to-rim, and/or extended day hikes in the inner canyon must obtain a Special Use Permit (SUP). The inner canyon is defined as the area below the Tonto Platform from the South Rim and below Manzanita Resthouse from the North Rim. Groups may not break into smaller groups on different permits to accommodate group size. Commercial operations are not authorized under this SUP. For more information visit www.nps.gov/grca/parkmgmt/sup.htm

Available services include a self-serve gas station that accepts only credit and debit cards for as long as State Route 67 remains open. After October 31, water will be available only at the North Rim Administration Building. The entrance gate on State Route 67 will close at sunset on November 30, 2024, or after the first major snowstorm, whichever comes first.

The North Rim Backcountry Information Center is closed for the season.

For information on visiting the North Rim,go to: www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/north-rim.htm.

Havasupai tribal boundary at junction with Forest Service Road 328 closed until further notice. Visitors heading out to South Bass should contact the Backcountry Information Center prior to departure. For specific information about Havasupai land, contact Havasupai Tribe, PO Box 10, Supai, Arizona 86435. Email: info@havasupai-nsn.gov Phone: 928-433-8130

Driving Muddy Roads Prohibited. Operating a motor vehicle on muddy roads, or in a manner that damages roads or park resources, is prohibited.

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After heavy summer rain (July and August) or winter snow (December through March), expect impassable backcountry roads. If clear skies abound after the rain or snow, then it is often just a matter of days until the sun dries everything out. Sometimes, heavy rain or melting snow can lead to flooding, which can cause erosion of the roadbed and can delay access.

Other considerations for visitors travelling on remote backcountry roads include high clearance, such as may be needed on Forest Road 328 to South Bass Trailhead (limestone ledges) and on the final approach to Toroweap overlook (sandstone knobs and ledges).

Finally, consider elevation of the road that you will be travelling on, especially during the winter months. Roads in the 6,500 to 8,000 foot range may be impassable due to a snowpack, where lower elevations roads (below 6,000 feet) will see deteriorated road conditions due to rain.

Always check road conditions with the Backcountry Information Center before heading out to remote trailheads, tell someone where you are going and when you will be back, and be adaptable and prepared for the worst. High clearance, four-wheel drive is usually recommended for roads to remote trailheads.

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It is not uncommon for trees to fall and block access to remote trailheads. When you encounter a road blocked by fallen trees, what should you do?

• Report the location and diameter of the tree to Grand Canyon park dispatch (928-638-7805) as soon as possible. The park will assign staff to clear the road.
• If an appropriate (not blocking the road and not damaging vegetation) place to park is available, park your vehicle and continue to the trailhead on foot.
• Do not drive off-road attempting to bypass the obstacle, doing so can cause resource damage.

It's hot down there! Manage the heat for a safe hike.

• get wet
• take breaks in the shade
• hike early and/or late
• eat real foods and foods with high salt content (salt pills aren't advised, instead have salty foods like chips or ramen noodle soup)
• add an electrolyte mix to your water
• visit Summer Hiking - Hike Smart for more info

Video: HIKE SMART: Your Essential Guide to Hiking in Grand Canyon video. Explore how to have a safe and unforgettable adventure here in Grand Canyon, including tips from our experts on preparedness, hydration, and hiking in the heat.

Phantom Ranch weather at https://www.nws.noaa.gov/wtf/MapClick.php?site=fgz&textField1=36.1050&textField2=-112.0940&lg=ep

Grand Canyon National Park Recreational Forecast at https://www.weather.gov/fgz/recreation?location=GrandCanyon

Driving Muddy Roads Prohibited. Plan your visit around a dry weather forecast. Operating a motor vehicle on muddy roads, or in a manner that damages roads or park resources, is prohibited.

For Tuweeep info visit www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/tuweep.htm

Reservations for a day permit to enter the Tuweep area through Recreation.gov at https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10089462.

Park entrance pass info at www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/fees.htm

More information can be found on the Lightning Danger web page (www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/lightning-danger.htm).

You can either walk to the South Kaibab Trailhead or take a park shuttle bus. Two park bus routes stop at the trailhead.

The Hikers' Express bus starts at the Bright Angel Lodge, then travels to the Backcountry Office, the Visitor Center, and the South Kaibab trailhead. The bus runs daily.

The Kaibab Rim Route (Orange Route) eastbound operates daily. Hikers can park at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and access the South Kaibab Trailhead via the Kaibab Rim Route (Orange Route).

Visit the Shuttle Buses page for schedules and more info.

The Hermit Road shuttle between South Rim Village and Hermit Rest and the Hermit trailhead is operational Mar 1 to Nov 30. The Hermit Road Shuttle is free. Visit the Shuttle Buses page for schedules and more info.

Weather dependent, Hermit Road is open to all private vehicles Dec 1 to Feb 28. Be aware that in wintertime inclement weather can cause Hermit Road to close with little notice as storms move through the area. Always check with the Backcountry Information Center regarding the wintertime status of Hermit Road or call 928-638-7496 for updated road conditions.

Water available (year-round) on the South Rim at the Backcountry Information Center and at Hermits Rest (near the other public amenities). Water available (year-round) on the North Rim outside the Backcountry Information Center.

Additional water bottle filling stations can be found on the Go "Green" and Refill Your Water Bottles web page.