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National Park Service Grand Canyon National Park U.S. Department of the Interior The official newspaper September 4 to November 30 2012 The Guide: Autumn South Rim Maps and Information

Hello, and welcome to Grand Canyon National Park! Moran Point on Desert View Drive Visiting places like Grand Canyon offers us experiences and exposure to environments Top 5 Grand Canyon Activities completely different from those of our everyday lives. However, having a safe and 1. Get Your First Canyon View 3. Go For a Walk or Hike 5. Enjoy the Sun and Stars fulfilling experience when we are out of our From Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Wander the Rim Trail, learn about Grand Canyon’s clean air and expansive element can pose challenges. walk a short distance north to Mather Grand Canyon geology along the Trail vistas offer the opportunity for you to Point, the classic first view of Grand of Time, or explore the wonders of the At Grand Canyon National Park, this Guide is watch the sun rise or set and see a great way to get started. In it, you will find Canyon. Then, walk the Rim Trail (0.7 inner canyon. Whatever you decide, crystal clear night skies. Mohave, Hopi, information about the services and ranger mi/1.1 km), ride a shuttle, or drive to taking a walk or hike will give you the Yavapai, and Yaki points provide grand programs available in the park, as well as a Yavapai Point, but be aware that the opportunity to see some of the park’s east and west views; perfect for sunrise map and information about how to use the parking lot may be full. Visit Yavapai hidden gems. See map on pages 4–5 and and sunset. free shuttle buses. Geology Museum and use the information on page 6 for walks along Date Sunrise Sunset binoculars to look for rafts on the the rim; see page 7 for advice about September 1 6:01 am 6:55 pm The South Rim’s visitor centers and contact river. See map on page 5. hiking into Grand Canyon. September 15 6:11 am 6:35 pm stations are a terrific next step. They offer October 1 6:24 am 6:11 pm opportunities to talk to park rangers and ask 2. Visit Scenic Overlooks 4. Attend a Free Park Ranger October 15 6:36 am 5:52 pm questions. Get an overview of what Grand Explore nine stunning overlooks along Program November 1 6:52 am 5:32 pm Canyon is about and how best to see it at the seven-mile (11 km) Hermit Road by Learn about Grand Canyon from the November 15 7:06 am 5:20 pm Grand Canyon Visitor Center and theater; riding the Hermits Rest Route shuttle park rangers and volunteers who know December 1 7:21 am 5:14 pm learn about its geologic history at Yavapai bus (red route). Stroll between it inside and out. Hear the dynamic Geology Museum; and explore its extensive viewpoints and ride the shuttle back story of how the canyon formed or Full moon Date Rise time human history at Verkamp’s Visitor Center or September 30 6:22 pm when you are tired. See map on pages be inspired by the California condor’s Tusayan Museum. October 29 5:31 pm 4–5. Drive along the 25-mile (37 km) return to Grand Canyon. Tour Ancestral November 28 5:33 pm Equally important to a great Grand Canyon Desert View Drive and enjoy amazing Puebloan ruins or learn about local experience is understanding how to enjoy the views of the Colorado River as you history. Whatever your interests, you park safely. Fall weather in the park can be head east. A visit to the Desert View will find a program to suit you on page extremely variable. Dress in layers and be Watchtower is not to be missed. See 3 or 8. prepared for hot, cold, sun, rain, and even map on page 8. snow. In addition, keep in mind that fall is mating season for much of the park’s wildlife, raising sensitivities to human intrusion. Be sure to use your zoom lens when trying to get a Need Information? close up photo, and give wildlife their space as Bring this Guide and your questions to a visitor center. Talk to park rangers, view exhibits, and learn about Grand Canyon. they go about the business of being wild. Grand Canyon Association bookstores and a National Park Service passport cancellation stamp are available at these facilities, except for the Backcountry Information Center. The stamp is also available at Indian Garden, Phantom Ranch, I have found living and working at Grand and North Rim Visitor Center (closes October 15). Canyon to be an adventure, a challenge, and an unforgettable experience. It is my South Rim Village Desert View sincere hope that these tools will help make Grand Canyon Visitor Center Verkamp’s Visitor Center Desert View Visitor Center your Grand Canyon adventure equally Plan your visit, see the park film, and Visit one of the oldest buildings in Explore how Grand Canyon inspired unforgettable. learn about Grand Canyon with the Grand Canyon Village and explore more artists, writers, musicians, and park’s newest exhibits. Books & More than 100 years of community history. conservationists. 9 am–5 pm Thank you, store, bicycle rental, food service, and 8 am–7 pm Mather Point nearby. 8 am–5 pm Tusayan Museum and Ruin Yavapai Geology Museum Dave Uberuaga, Superintendent Look into the past and present-day Backcountry Information Center Find answers to your geology questions lives of thriving American Indian Table of Contents Learn about inner-canyon hiking; with 3D maps and exhibits about the communities. Museum: 9 am–5 pm Special Events and Opportunities ...... 2 obtain backcountry information and geologic story you see through the Park Ranger Programs ...... 3, 8 permits. 8 am–noon; 1–5 pm panoramic windows. 8 am–7 pm Maps and Shuttle Buses ...... 4–5 Rim Hiking, Biking, Services ...... 6 Kolb Studio View exhibits in the restored 1904 Kolb Canyon Hiking ...... 7 brothers’ home and photography studio. Elk and deer can be especially aggressive in fall and will Desert View; Safety ...... 8 8 am–7 pm defend their territory. Keep a safe distance of 100 feet (30 m). Special Events and Opportunities National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Grand Canyon Music Festival Hispanic Heritage Days Earth Science Week September 7–8 Celebration October 14 - 20 7:30 pm September 30 to October 6 National Fossil Day Grand Canyon National Park Shrine of the Ages Mexican folk art and the art of Grand October 17 Mezzo-soprano Cabiria Jacobsen, Canyon native American cultures share Grand Canyon is an ideal place to Located entirely in northern Arizona, the tenor Kirk Dougherty, and pianist Jon deep connections. Folk artists from celebrate Earth Science Week. park encompasses 277 miles of the Klibonoff perform “A Night at the the state of Oaxaca, Mexico will be A superlative geologic classroom, the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Opera,” “The Art of Song,” and songs One of the most spectacular examples showcasing their work at different park boasts one of the most scenic from The Great American Songbook. of erosion anywhere in the world, locations throughout the park. View landscapes on earth. Check at National Tickets: www.grandcanyonmusicfest. Grand Canyon is unmatched in the artists creating sculptures, candles, Park Service visitor centers for special org, 800-997-8285, El Tovar Hotel incomparable vistas it offers to visitors carvings and other masterpieces. program information or visit http:// concierge, or at the door. on the rim. Grand Canyon National Park Check at visitor centers and hotels for www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/earth- is a World Heritage Site. additional information and special sci-week.htm program times. Superintendent David V. Uberuaga Enjoy Art Relax on the North Rim PO Box 129 Grand Canyon hosts two Artist-in- The far reaches of the North Rim Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 Residence programs—a seasonal provide visitors with a tranquil program on the North Rim and a experience. Open mid-May through Park Headquarters 928-638-7888 year-round program on the South Rim. mid-October, the North Rim is a five- Ask in visitor centers about times and hour, 215-mile (346 km) drive from Website locations for a limited number of free, Grand Canyon Village. Highway 67 www.nps.gov/grca/ family-friendly programs with the from Jacob Lake, Arizona, to the North artists or call 928-638-7616 for Rim closes in late autumn for the winter recorded information. For additional season. For road conditions call 511 program information and artist in Arizona or 888-411-7623 from opportunities visit http://www.nps.gov/ outside the state. Lodging and grca/supportyourpark/air.htm. camping is available; reservations The Guide is published by Grand Canyon strongly recommended. National Park, supported by your user September fees; it is available in French, German, Quilt/textile artist Bobbie Sullivan, from Grand Canyon Lodge Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and 877-386-4383 or www.foreverresorts.com Korean. An Accessibility Guide is also Scituate, Massachusetts, will offer a available. hands-on demonstration/workshop and an evening program talk. North Rim Campground 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov The National Park Service cares for the Bodies of Stone: Antelope Canyon by Bobbie Sullivan. Art quilt in cotton, paint, pencil, and special places saved by the American thread, 21” x 25”, 2010. October people so that all may experience our Mixed media painter Tay Lee, from heritage. La Mirada, California, will conduct EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA™ informal plein air demonstrations along the rim.

Be a Part of Something Grand You can make a difference at Grand Canyon National Park!

With your help, the Grand Canyon Association (GCA) supports an © Sunny M u rr ay impressive variety of projects and Artists paint along the rim during the Celebration of Art quick draw competition. programs that help ensure all visitors 4th Annual Celebration of Art are able to enjoy the awe-inspiring September 8–12 September 14 September 15 11 am–1 pm wonder of Grand Canyon. 4pm 9–11 am Opening reception and awards Artist plein air demonstrations along the Quick draw competition with artists ceremony at Kolb Studio. As the park’s official nonprofit partner, rim adjacent to El Tovar. painting between Mather Point and GCA cooperates with the National Kolb Studio. September 16–21 Park Service to operate bookstores in September 13 New this year, award-winning artist seven locations in the park. Bookstore Sunrise until 10 am Noon Linda Glover Gooch will teach a Grand purchases help fund new exhibits, Artists paint along the South Rim Auction of quick draw paintings on Canyon Field Institute/Scottsdale scientific research, trail restoration, between Mather Point and Kolb Studio. the north lawn of El Tovar. Artists’ School plein air painting wildlife monitoring, ecological workshop at the South Rim. restoration, support for the arts, Junior 7pm 7–9 pm Ranger and education programs, and Special evening presentation at Shrine Buyer’s preview and awards reception historic building preservation. of the Ages at Kolb Studio.

Discover the Park With the Grand Canyon Field Institute The Fourth Annual Celebration of Art is presented by the Grand Canyon Association and Arizona Public Service on behalf From hiking and backpacking to yoga of Grand Canyon National Park. This event offers the unique opportunity to see and purchase works of art from some of the and photography, you can participate in best landscape painters in the country. Proceeds support the goal of funding a permanent art venue at Grand Canyon’s South educational classes throughout the park. Rim. Information: www.grandcanyon.org/celebration.asp Call 866-471-4435 or visit www.grandcanyon.org/fieldinstitute

Take Grand Canyon Home With You Join the Grand Canyon Association today. Members receive exclusive benefits and discounts. For information, visit a GCA bookstore, call toll-free 800- 858-2808, or visit www.grandcanyon.org.

2 Grand Canyon National Park • South Rim Park Ranger Programs Discover Grand Canyon with free programs given by park rangers and volunteers; Programs may be cancelled during inclement weather. Children must be no reservations needed. Programs take place in or near Grand Canyon Village; see accompanied by an adult at all programs. All program times are mountain page 8 for Desert View programs. Parking is limited; ride the free shuttle buses to standard; Arizona does not recognize daylight-saving time. program locations.

Time Programs Meeting Location Duration Special Notes 9:30 am Rim Nature Walk Explore what lives and grows along the South Rim Yavapai Geology 60 minutes during a leisurely walk in one of the most biologically diverse parks in the Museum United States. 11 am Mather Point Talk Discover some of the many treasures of Grand Mather Point 30 minutes Great for Junior Rangers! Accessible. Canyon. Topics vary daily. Amphitheater 1:30 pm History Walk Hear stories of people’s enduring relationship with Grand Verkamp’s 60 minutes Perfect for train passengers. Parking is limited; Canyon on a walk through the village historic district. Visitor Center ride the Village Route shuttle bus. 2 pm Condor Talk Learn about the majestic and endangered California condor Mather Point 30–45 minutes Accessible. and its reintroduction to northern Arizona. Amphitheater 3 pm Geology Walk Discover Grand Canyon’s amazing geologic story. Why is Yavapai Geology 60 minutes it so deep, wide, and grand? Why does it exist only here in the world? Museum 3:30 pm Elk-ology Discover the secrets behind elk survival, understand their El Tovar Lawn 30 minutes Parking is limited; ride the Village Route shuttle behavior, and learn about the park’s management concerns. bus. Accessible. 7 pm Evening Program Relax in a beautiful auditorium and enjoy a McKee Amphitheater 60 minutes Accessible. presentation on Grand Canyon’s fascinating natural or cultural history. Sept. 4–8; Shrine of the Check visitor centers for topics. Ages Sept. 9 to Nov. 30

Inside the Canyon Special Programs Get Your Badge On Going to Phantom Ranch or Indian As staffing allows and weather permits, Children ages four and older can pick Garden? Join a park ranger to discover additional programs and walks may be up a free Junior Ranger book from any the many wonders of the inner canyon. offered. Check visitor centers for times visitor center. Have fun learning about Programs vary and cover a wide range and locations of potential fossil walks, Grand Canyon, complete activities, of natural and cultural history topics. Kolb Studio tours, moon walks, star attend a park ranger program, and earn These programs are offered in Grand talks, and graveyard tours. a badge and certificate. Unique Junior Canyon’s backcountry and only Ranger programs are also available at accessible by a long, strenuous hike or Discover the Canyon by Phone Phantom Ranch, North Rim (May to mule ride. Enjoy two-minute interpretive park October), and more than 250 national ranger talks at 30 locations throughout parks, seashores, and monuments Indian Garden, Intermittent the park. Wherever you see a cell phone nationwide. Check the bulletin board for program tour sign, dial 928-225-2907 and enter topics, locations, and times. Accessible the stop number. There is no additional This program is generously supported only by hiking 4.5 miles (7.2 km) down charge; standard rates apply. Funded by by the Grand Canyon Association. Bright Angel Trail. the Grand Canyon Association.

Phantom Ranch, 4 pm and 7:30 pm, Daily Learn in an Outdoor Classroom Check bulletin boards for program Teachers: Class Trips, Workshops, and locations and topics. Junior Ranger Distance Learning activity book available. Accessible 928-638-7931 only by hiking or a mule ride to the www.nps.gov/grca/forteachers/ bottom of Grand Canyon. Expeditions for Teens www.nps.gov/grca/forkids/camp.htm © Kr i s ten Caldon

The Guide • Autumn 2012 3 Mather Point Hopi Nort h 7120 ft Mather 0 2170 m Ride, Walk, or Bike Grand Canyon Point 0.5 Kilometer Amphitheater 0.5 Mile 0.3 0 m i (0.5k Mohave m ) Pima Point Point Powell Point ) 1 m 3k m) (1. i (0.8k Commercial mi 0.5m Maricopa Point Vehicle .8 64 0 Parking Only 2

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Ride the Free Shuttle Buses Explore in Your Car Reducing air pollution and taking nearly a half-million vehicles off park roads each year, shuttle buses offer a hassle-free You can drive anywhere there is a transportation option. solid black line on the map above. Hermits Rest Route— Village Route— Kaibab/Rim Route— You cannot drive the Hermit Road or Red on map above Blue on map above Orange on map above Yaki Point Road; free shuttle buses This 7-mile (11 km) route takes 80 This 50-minute round-trip route This 50-minute round-trip route stops operate in these areas. If you would like minutes round-trip. Shuttles stop at nine provides transportation between at five viewpoints and Grand Canyon to explore more of the park by vehicle, overlooks westbound, but only Pima, Grand Canyon Visitor Center, hotels, Visitor Center. This route and the consider driving to Desert View (see Mohave, and Powell points going east restaurants, and campgrounds. Scenic morning Hiker’s Express shuttle bus page 8). from Hermits Rest. Restrooms at Hopi canyon views are a short walk from offer the only access to South Kaibab Point; water, snack bar, restrooms, and some stops. Trailhead. All parking lots in Grand Canyon Village gift shop at Hermits Rest. are located near free shuttle bus stops. Buses run every: Buses run every: Parking lots 1–4 are at Grand Canyon Buses run: 30 minutes 5 am–6:30 am 30 minutes 5–6:30 am Visitor Center. Lot 1 includes auto, RV, 5 am, 5:15 am, 5:45 am, 6:15 am, 6:30 am 15 minutes 6:30 am–7:30 pm 15 minutes 6:30 am to one hour after and trailer parking. and then every 15 minutes until sunset. 30 minutes 7:30 pm–10 pm; visitors sunset Bus makes one final run during the last dining in Grand Canyon Village need to Parking lots A (Park Headquarters) hour after sunset. be at a bus stop no later than 9:30 pm. and B (Market Plaza) are large and may have empty spaces. Parking lot C (near Hiker’s Express Center Road in Grand Canyon Village) not shown on map above is small; lot D (Backcountry Information Service to South Kaibab Trailhead. Bus Center) offers auto parking in the north begins at Bright Angel Lodge, then stops end and RV and trailer parking in the at Backcountry Information Center, south end. Grand Canyon Visitor Center, and South Kaibab Trailhead. Do not park along the roadside, except where signs or lines on the road indicate Bus leaves Bright Angel Lodge at: it is permissible. 5 am, 6 am, 7 am in September 6 am, 7 am, 8 am in October 7 am, 8, am, 9 am in November

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Note: Page 6 lists the specific locations and hours of operation for lodges, restaurants, shops, and services shown on the maps above.

The Guide • Autumn 2012 5 Rim Hiking and Biking Explorations Wander the Rim Trail Pedal the Greenway Trail The Rim Trail offers a diverse hiking experience along 13 miles (21 km) of the canyon, shown by brown or green Explore the Greenway Trail on a dashed lines on the map on pages 4–5. From a short 30-minute sunrise walk to a full afternoon hike, choose your adven- bicycle; follow the green dashed ture. The Rim Trail is wheelchair accessible from Lookout Studio to South Kaibab Trailhead. Distances and times are one way. lines on the map on pages 4–5. Travel along the canyon rim and through Easy, Popular Hikes Easy, Less-Traveled Hikes Moderate Hikes ponderosa pine forests. Bicycles are only Wide, paved trail; accessible by strollers Little elevation gain Some elevation gain and/or rough, permitted on the Greenway Trail and on and wheelchairs with assistance narrow trail all paved and some unpaved roads open to the public. Yavapai Geology Museum to South Kaibab Trailhead to Mather Point Mohave Point to Monument Creek Vista Verkamp’s Visitor Center Great views of an inner-canyon trail; Unpaved trail with great views Bicycles are prohibited on the Rim Trail See and touch canyon rocks along the paved 2.0 miles (3.2 km), 1.5–2 hours and inner-canyon trails. Bicyclists must award-winning Trail of Time 2.1 miles (3.4 km), 1.5–2 hours 1.3 miles (2.1 km), 1–2 hours Hermits Rest Route Transfer to obey all traffic regulations. Ride single Monument Creek Vista to Hermits Rest Trailview Overlook file with the flow of traffic and wear Verkamp’s Visitor Center to Kolb Studio Accessible by bicycle or on foot; paved Paved, steep grade, overlooks Grand bright colors and a helmet. On Hermit Explore local history in the Village 2.8 miles (4.5 km), 2–2.5 hours Canyon Village and Bright Angel Trail Road, bicyclists must pull to the right Historic District 0.7 miles (1.1 km), 20–30 minutes shoulder and dismount when buses are 0.6 miles (1 km), 20–30 minutes Hopi Point to Powell Point attempting to pass. Dynamic views of the canyon; unpaved Yavapai Point to Mather Point 0.3 miles (0.5 km), 30–45 minutes Bright Angel Bicycles View the Colorado River and Phantom Bicycle rentals and guided tours; located at Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Through October Ranch 31, 8 am–6 pm; November 1–15, 10 am–4 pm, 0.7 miles (1.1 km), 30–45 minutes weather permitting. 928-814-8704 or www.bikegrandcanyon.com South Rim Services and Facilities Food and Beverage Lodging Camping Paid Activities at bright angel bicycles Bright Angel Lodge $72–350 Mather Campground (NPS) $18/night; no Transportation Desks Get help with tours and Café at Mather Point El Tovar Hotel $178–440 hook-ups; dump station available. Maximum trips at Bright Angel Lodge: 6 am–8 pm; Maswik Through October 31, 6 am–8 pm; Kachina Lodge $180–191 vehicle length 30 feet (9.1 m). Reservations: Lodge: 6 am–6:30 pm; Yavapai Lodge: 8 am–6 beginning November 1, 7 am–6 pm Maswik Lodge $92–176 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov pm. 928-638-2631, ext. 6015 Thunderbird Lodge $180–191 www.grandcanyonlodges.com At Bright Angel Lodge Yavapai Lodge $120–166 Trailer Village (Xanterra Parks & Resorts) Mule Trips Two-day trips to Phantom The Arizona Room Lunch 11:30 am–3 pm Same-day reservations: 928-638-2631 $35/night for two people; $3.50 for each Ranch depart daily. A 3-hour forest ride through October 30; no lunch service beginning Advance reservations: 888-297-2757 additional person over age 16. Pull-through to The Abyss departs twice daily. October 31. Dinner 4:30–10 pm (no reservations); www.grandcanyonlodges.com sites with hook-ups. Same-day reservations: 928- lounge 4:30–10 pm 638-2631. Advance reservations: 888-297-2757 Bus Tours Daily Desert View, Hermits Bright Angel Coffee House 5:30–10 am Services or www.grandcanyonlodges.com Rest, sunrise, and sunset tours. Bright Angel Fountain Through September 30, ATM Chase Bank and Maswik Lodge 10 am–7 pm; beginning October 1, 11 am–5 pm, Emergencies Phantom Ranch Dormitory and cabin weather permitting Canyon Village Market Through September Dial 911 space located at the bottom of the Bright Angel Restaurant 30, 8 am–9 pm; beginning October 1, 8 am– From hotel rooms dial 9-911 canyon. Reservations required: 888-297- Through September 30, breakfast 6–10:45 am; 7 pm. Thanksgiving Day 9 am–3 pm 2757. beginning October 1, 6:30–10:45 am. Lunch North Country Grand Canyon Clinic 11:15 am–4 pm; dinner 4:30–10 pm; lounge 11 Chase Bank Monday to Thursday 9 am–5 pm; Urgent care available through October 14, daily am–11 pm Friday 9 am–6 pm. 928-638-2437 8 am–6 pm; beginning October 15, Monday to Friday 8 am–5 pm, (928) 638-2551

At Canyon Village Market Garage Emergency repairs and tow service. Canyon Village Deli 8 am–6 pm; Thanksgiving 8 am to noon and 1–5 pm. 928-638-2631 Day 9 am–2 pm Kaibab Learning Center Day care for one to 12 Tusayan, Arizona year olds; immunization records required. Mon- Located seven miles (11 km) south of Grand Canyon Village on Highway 64. At El Tovar Hotel day to Friday, 7:30 am– 5:30 pm. 928-638-6333 El Tovar Dining Room Lodging Paid Activities Breakfast 6:30–10:45 am; lunch 11:15 am–2 pm. Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn Fixed-wing and helicopter tours. Kennel Dogs and cats need proof of Through September 30, dinner 4:30–10 pm; 928-638-2681 Grand Canyon Airlines 800-528-2413 inoculations. 7:30 am–5 pm, 928-638-0534 beginning October 1, dinner 5–10 pm; Canyon Plaza Resort 928-638-2673; pets ok Grand Canyon Helicopters 800-541-4537 For retrieval after 5 pm: 928-638-2631 reservations required 928-638-2631, ext. 6432. Grand Hotel 928-638-3333; pets ok Maverick Airlines 800-218-9932 Lounge 11 am–11 pm Holiday Inn Express 928-638-3000 Maverick Helicopters 800-962-3869 Laundry and Showers at Camper Services Red Feather Lodge 928-638-2414; pets ok Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters Through September 14, 6 am–11 pm; last At Hermits Rest 7 Mile Lodge 928-638-2291 800-528-2418 laundry load 9:45 pm. September 15 to Hermits Rest Snack Bar 9 am−5 pm Vision Airlines 800-256-8767 October 26, 7 am–9 pm; last laundry load Camping Westwind Aviation 888-869-0866 At Maswik Lodge 7:45 pm. Beginning October 27, 8 am–6 pm; Camper Village (Private) Hook-ups, coin- Maswik Cafeteria 6 am–10 pm last laundry load 4:45 pm. operated showers, laundry, propane, dump Grand Canyon Apache Stables Maswik Pizza Pub 11 am–11 pm station, and store. 928-638-2887 or Horseback riding reservations: 928-638-2891 Lost and Found 928-638-7798, 928-638-2631 www.grandcanyoncampervillage.com At Yavapai Lodge Grand Canyon Dinner Theatre & Steakhouse Post Office Monday to Friday 9 am–4:30 pm; Ten-X Campground (Kaibab National Forest) Yavapai Cafeteria Through September 30, Family-style dining and 75-minute evening Saturday 11 am–1 pm; closed Sunday and Closes for season with last camping night 6 am–9 pm; beginning October 1, 6:30 am–8 pm. performance. 928-638-0333 or federal holidays. 928-638-2512 September 30; re-opens April 2013. Located two Closed November 4–20. Open November 21–24, www.grandcanyondinnertheatre.com 6:30 am–8 pm. Closed November 25–30. miles (3.2 km) south of Tusayan. $10 per vehicle Religious Services See schedules at Mather per night; no hook-ups or showers. Most Campground, Shrine of the Ages, post office, IMAX Theater Movie shown every hour on the Books and Gifts individual sites first-come, first-served. Reserve Grand Canyon Visitor Center and Park half hour. Through October 31, first show Books & More 8 am–7 pm some individual and all group sites: 877-444- Headquarters. 8:30 am, last show 8:30 pm; beginning 6777 or www.recreation.gov Bright Angel Lodge 7 am–10 pm November 1, first show 10:30 am, last show El Tovar Hotel 7 am–10 pm Taxi 928-638-2822 6:30 pm. Food and gifts available. 928-638-4629 Hermits Rest Gift Shop 9 am–5 pm Additional Resources Hopi House Through October 19, 9 am–6 pm; Arizona Highway Information Dial 511 or Wifi and Public Computer Access Park River Rafting–In & Out of Park beginning October 20, 9 am–5 pm Headquarters: 8 am–5 pm daily. Public computer 888-411-ROAD; www.az511.gov Smooth-Water Raft Trips Kolb Studio 8 am–7 pm access 8 am–4:30 pm, Monday to Friday except Colorado River Discovery Lookout Studio 9 am–5 pm federal holidays. Community Library: Monday to Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce 888-522-6644 or www.raftthecanyon.com Maswik Lodge 7 am–10 pm Saturday, 10:30 am–5 pm. 888-472-2696, www.grandcanyonchamber.com Verkamp’s Visitor Center 8 am–7 pm Yavapai Geology Museum 8 am–7 pm Kaibab National Forest Tusayan Ranger WhiteWater Raft Trips Yavapai Lodge Curio Through October 19, District ranger station, Monday to Friday, See www.nps.gov/grca/ for information about 8 am–8 pm; beginning October 20, 9 am–5 pm 8 am–4:30 pm. 928-638-2443 reserving multi-day whitewater raft trips.

6 Grand Canyon National Park • South Rim Canyon Hiking Adventures For the more adventurous, hiking into the canyon affords an unparalleled Three main trails offer the chance for a variety of abilities and available time frames. experience. For an enjoyable hike you must prepare for extreme conditions. Be safe, prepare your pack, and hike smart!

Tips for an Enjoyable Hike Danger! The Hazardous H’s Plan It takes twice as long to hike up as Weather Inner canyon temperatures in Heat Exhaustion Through intense it took to hike down. September can soar past 100°F (38°C). sweating, hikers can lose 1–2 quarts The first snowstorms may come to the (liters) of water per hour resulting in Time Until the weather turns cool, start South Rim as early as mid-October. dehydration. Symptoms include pale hikes descending into the canyon Always check the weather before face, nausea, cool and moist skin, before sunrise; do not hike between beginning your hike. headache, and cramps. Have the 10 am and 4 pm. If hiking mid-day patient drink water, eat high-energy is your only option, consider the Rim No Day Hikes To the River Hiking to the foods, and rest in the shade. Trail, or descend no further than river and back in one day is never 1.5 miles (2.4 km) into the canyon. recommended due to extreme heat, Heat Stroke Life-threatening emergency limited shade, long distances, and a where the body is overwhelmed and Backcountry Camping Pack Bring layers for heat, wind, rain, near 5,000-foot (1,500 m) elevation can no longer regulate its temperature You must obtain a permit from the and cold; sunscreen, hat, flashlight, change each way. Symptoms include flushed face, dry Backcountry Information Center to camp and hiking boots; food, water, map, skin, weak rapid pulse, high body in the backcountry. Open daily 8 am to medicine, and first aid kit. No Swimming The Colorado River is temperature, poor judgment, inability noon and 1–5 pm mountain standard fast, wide, and cold (55°F / 13°C). Do to cope, and unconsciousness. Find time. For information call 928-638-7875 Eat Consume salty snacks on any hike not swim in the river. shade, cool the patient with water, from 1–5 pm, Monday to Friday, or visit lasting longer than 30 minutes. and send for help. www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/back- Snack every time you drink. Falling Rock Rocks or other objects country.htm. tossed over the edge or dislodged by Hyponatremia Results from low sodium Drink For every hour hiking in the taking shorcuts can injure hikers and in the blood from drinking too much A limited number of last minute walk-up canyon, drink one-half to one quart wildlife below. water, not eating enough salty foods, permits are available for Indian Garden, (liter) of water or sports drinks. and losing salt through sweating. Bright Angel, and Cottonwood Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, campgrounds. These permits are only Rest Sit down, prop your legs up, and altered mental states, and frequent issued in person for one or two take a 5- to 10-minute break in the urination. Have the patient rest and consecutive nights and cannot be shade at least once every hour. eat salty foods. If mental alertness purchased more than one day prior to decreases, seek immediate help. the start of a hike.

6,850ft BRIGHT ANGEL TRAILHEAD 2,088m 7,260ft SOUTH KAIBAB TRAILHEAD 2,213m 5,729ft 1½-MILE RESTHOUSE 1,746m 3mi / 4.8km round trip, 2–4 hours 6,660ft OOH AAH POINT 4,748ft 3-MILE RESTHOUSE 2,030m 1.8mi / 2.9km round trip, 1–2 hours 1,447m 6mi / 9.6km round trip, 4–6 hours HERMITS REST

6,640ft HERMIT 6,120ft CEDAR RIDGE 2,024m TRAILHEAD 1,865m 3mi / 4.8km round trip, 2–4 hours 3,800ft INDIAN GARDEN 1,158m 9mi / 14.4km round trip, 6–9 hours

Day hiking beyond Indian Garden is not SANTA MARIA recommended due to intense heat, long SPRING distances, and extreme elevation changes. 4,880ft 1,487m 5mi / 8km round trip, 4–6 hours

PLATEAU POINT 3,740ft 12mi / 19km round trip, 1,140m 8–12 hours

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DRIPPING SPRING 5,680ft SKELETON POINT 5,200ft 7mi / 11km round trip, 1,731m 6mi / 9.6km 1,585m 5–7 hours round trip, 4–6 hours Legend Shuttle Bus Stop Day hiking beyond Skeleton Point is not Camping recommended due to intense heat, long COLORADO RIVER 2,480ft Information Telephone 756m distances, and extreme elevation changes. Restrooms Water aps depict an aerial view and are not to scale. M aps depict an aerial view and are

Trail Follows an exposed ridge line and offers the best Trail Descends Garden Creek Canyon along a break in Trail Gives intimate views of a long side canyon; rough and views for a relatively short hike; maintained with very the cliffs formed by Bright Angel Fault; maintained. unmaintained. For experienced desert hikers only. little shade. Water Always available at Indian Garden. Available at Water Available at Hermits Rest; water from springs must be Water Available at the trailhead, but not along the trail. 1 ½-Mile Resthouse, 3-Mile Resthouse, and Plateau treated. Trailhead Ride the Kaibab/Rim Route or Hiker’s Express Point until freezing starts. Water occasionally not Trailhead Ride the Hermits Rest Route shuttle bus to the shuttle bus to the South Kaibab Trailhead stop. available due to pipe line breaks. Always bring a method to Hermits Rest stop. Trail begins west of Hermits Rest. Emergency Phones None; pay phone located at treat water. Emergency Phones None trailhead. Trailhead Ride the Village Route shuttle bus to the Hermits Rest Route Transfer stop and walk toward Kolb Studio. Though the parking is closed and trailhead under construction, the trail is open; look for detour signs. Emergency Phones 1 ½-Mile Resthouse, 3-Mile Resthouse, and Indian Garden. The Guide • Autumn 2012 7 North Rim (see enlargement above) KAIBAB PLATEAU Point Imperial KAIBAB PLATEAU 8803ft Grama Point 2683 m Dragon Head North Rim Bright Angel Vista Encantada 7770 ft Tiyo Point Widforss Point Visitor Center Point 8480ft Confucius Temple 2368m 7900 ft 2585 m 7766 ft Grand Canyon Lodge 7081 ft Shiva Temple 2367 m 2403 m Obi Point Chuar Butte Buddha Temple 6394ft olorado River 2159 m 7570 ft 7928 ft Cape Solitude Little C 2308m 7204 ft 2417 m Francois Matthes Point WALHALLA PLATEAU 1949m HINDU 2196 m 8020 ft 6144ft 2445 m 1873m AMPHITHEATER N Cape Final Temple of Osiris YO Temple of Ra Isis Temple N 7916ft From 6637 ft CA Temple Butte 6078 ft 7014 ft L 2413 m Lake 1853 m 2023 m 2138 m Hillers Butte GE Walhalla Overlook 5308ft Powell T N Brahma Temple Jupiter Temple 1618m ri 5885 ft A 7998ft ni T 7851ft Thor Temple ty 1794 m H 2438 m 7081ft IG 2302 m 6741 ft 2158 m C R Cape Royal PALISADES OF r B Zoroaster Temple 2055m e k e e 7865 ft Venus Temple THE DESERT To Tower of Set k re 7129 ft C 2398 m 6257ft Lake 6026 ft Cheops Pyramid P l 2173 m ha ge Freya Castle 1907 m Espejo Butte Mead 1837m 5399 ft nto n m A 7299 ft 1646m t Cree h Sumner Butte Wotans Throne 2225m Apollo Temple k rig OTTOMAN B 5156 ft 7633 ft Desert View 1572 m AMPHITHEATER 2327 m

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To Williams, Flagstaff, and 40 To Arizona Trail Park Ranger Programs 7438 ft Journey Through Time 2267 m 11 am and 1:30 pm Watchtower Daily at Tusayan Museum Explore the remains of an Ancestral Puebloan Desert View Visitor Center Trading Post village while learning about what life was like To Grand Canyon Village Snack Bar at Grand Canyon 800 years ago. Program Market includes a walk along a 0.1-mile (0.2 km) flat, paved trail. Program lasts 30–45 minutes. Accessible. See page 3 for programs in Grand Gas Station Canyon Village. East Entrance Station Campground Closes mid-October Books and Gifts Desert View Trading Post Through October 19, 9 am–6 pm; beginning October 20, 9 am–5 pm Desert View Visitor Center 9 am–5 pm Desert View Watchtower Desert View Watchtower Through October 19, 9 am–6 pm; beginning October 20, 9 am–5 pm Camping Food and Beverage Services Desert View Watchtower Stairs Through Desert View Campground (NPS) Closes mid- Desert View Snack Bar Through October 19, Desert View Market Through September 30, October 19, 9 am–5:30 pm; beginning October October. $12/night; no hook-ups; maximum 9 am–6 pm; beginning October 20, 9 am–5 pm; 9 am–6 pm; beginning October 1, 9 am–5 pm; 20, 9 am–4:30 pm vehicle length 30 feet (9.1m). First-come, first- located in Desert View Trading Post closed Thanksgiving Day Tusayan Museum and Ruin 9 am–5 pm; served self-registration. located 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Desert View Gas Station Open through October 23, 9 am to 5 pm; fuel available 24 hours a day with credit card

Staying Safe at Grand Canyon Where Can I Find Free Water? In an effort to reduce litter along park trails, plastics in the waste stream, and greenhouse gas emissions, and as part of a reusable water bottle program, Grand Canyon National Park has eliminated the sale of water packaged in individual disposable containers— including plastic and glass bottles.

Bring or buy a reusable water bottle and fill it up for free. You can purchase reusable, souvenir water bottles at park How Can I Keep Wildlife Wild? How Can I View Grand Canyon retailers and fill them at the following Never approach or feed any animal; it is Safely? locations: illegal to do so. Stay at least 6 feet (2 m) from the edge Bright Angel Lodge and hold on to children. Always be Bright Angel Trailhead—under construction Deer and elk can be especially aware of your surroundings. Do not Canyon Village Market back up without first looking where you Desert View Market aggressive in fall and will defend their are going. Never throw anything over Desert View Visitor Center territory. Stay at least 100 feet (30 m), or El Tovar Hotel about six car lengths, away from larger the edge. Grand Canyon Visitor Center animals. Hermits Rest Maswik Lodge Do not feed the squirrels; they will bite South Kaibab Trailhead and can carry plague. People can get Verkamp’s Visitor Center plague from being bitten by an infected Yavapai Geology Museum flea or by handling an infected animal. Yavapai Lodge Cafeteria It is tempting to want to get close to What Do I Need to Know animals, but remember they are not About Weather and Elevation? pets. Wild animals need space and Where Can I Take My Pet? Autumn weather varies greatly and can At 7,000 feet (2,135 m) elevation, you respect. Please do your part to keep Leashed pets are allowed on rim trails in change suddenly. Be prepared with may feel short of breath, nauseous, the park’s wildlife wild. layered clothing for heat, rain, wind or or tire easily. Direct sun can cause the South Rim developed area, but not snow. Please slow down and drive dehydration and sunburn. Use sunblock below the rim, in buildings, or on shuttle carefully in inclement weather. and drink plenty of free Grand Canyon buses. The only exception is service ani- spring water. mals. Persons wishing to take a service animal below the rim must check in first at the Backcountry Information Center. See page 6 for kennel information.

8 Grand Canyon National Park • South Rim