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MONUMENT VALLEY– TRATTE INTERMEDIE Diretto : 182mi (291m) 3h 30’ Navajo Tribal National Park Cameron

G.C. Desert View Drive 4 Con Soste : Intera Giornata, stessa distanza perché le soste sono sulla strada GENNAIO

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Gouldin Lodge – Navajo Tribal National Park 5,3mi (8Km) – 15’ A soli 15 minuti di auto dal Lodge c’è il centro visite del Navajo Tribal National Park. Dalle dimensioni sembra che sia possibile visitarlo in 1 ora di tempo. Si tratta di un altopiano con numerosi affacci sui panorami più famosi della monument valley. Il centro visite apre alle 8 quindi intorno alle 9:00 la visita dovrebbe essere terminata.

Navajo Tribal NP – Cameron – 126mi (201Km) – 2h 30’ Da Kaienta si imbocca la 160, dopo 50mi, 1 ora circa, ci si può fermare per una breve sosta per vedere due formazioni rocciose famose che ricordano due sampe di elefante. Proseguendo sulla stessa strada dopo altre 30mi , poco dopo aver passato Tuba City, si trova un sito dove ci sono delle impronte di dinosauro nella roccia, anche questo sito merita una breve sosta. Proseguendo dopo poco si svolta sulla 89 e si arriva a Cameron, cittadina frequentata dagli indiani Navajo o Hopi dove usualmente sulla piazza principale sostano per le loro attività di commercio con il sistema del baratto. Prima di fare fotografie chiedere il permesso e poi cacciare un dollaro di mancia…. Arrivo previsto a Cameron intorno alle 12:30 – 1h di sosta per mangiare qualcosa o semplicemente per visitare la cittadina dovrebbe essere abbastanza.

Cameron – Grand Canyon - 31,6mi (50Km) – 35’ Collegamento da Cameron all’entrata Est del Grand Canyon National Park. A metà strata circa c’è un punto panoramico interessante da vedere nominato “Little Colorado”, si tratta dell’inizio della V creata dall’erosione del . Arrivo previsto al Visitor Center alle 14:30 – Sosta per prendere informazioni necessarie e poi visitare La parte Est del Grand Canyon Lungo la Desert View Drive lunga 25mi. Considerando che nel Grand canyon il 4 gennaio il sole tramonterà intorno alle 17:30 il tempo a disposizione dovrebbe essere più che sufficiente.

L’albergo si trova a 7mi dalla fine della desert view, appena fuori l’ingresso South adiacente al piccolo aereoporto.

Rientro in albergo

ATTENZIONE Prima di partire la mattina controllare il sito del Grand Canyon National Park per assicurarsi delle condizioni della strada “Desert View”

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Gouldin Lodge PO Box 360001 1000 Main St., Monument Valley, UT 84536, USA (435) 727-3231

Gouldin Lodge – Navajo Tribal NP 5,3mi (8Km) – 15’

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Navajo Tribal NP – Cameron – 126mi (201Km) – 2h 30’

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Navajo Tribal NP – Cameron – 126mi (201Km) – 2h 30’

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Desert View Drive - 22mi (35Km) + Grand Canyon – BW Squire Inn – 6,8mi (11Km) – 7’

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National Park Service Grand Canyon U.S. Department of the Interior Grand Canyon National Park Arizona

South Rim: Dec. 1, 2008–Feb. 28, 2009 The Guide Also available in Deutsch, Espan˜ ol, Français, Italiano, and , photo by Michael Quinn NPS Look inside for Maps ...... 8–9, 13, 16 Sunrise/sunset times ...... 5 information on: Ranger programs ...... 2–3 Free shuttles ...... 5, 8–9 Visitor Centers ...... 1, 6 Hiking ...... 1, 6, 12–13 Maps on pages 8–9, 13 and 16 Welcome to Grand Canyon Where’s the Visitor Center? Inside: National Park The Visitor Center is just south of Mather Point, Ranger programs ...... 2–3 but you cannot drive to the Visitor Center. Canyon View Information Plaza, Information centers ...... 3 Grand Canyon is a land of superlatives—endless awe-inspiring views, a shadow- including the Visitor Center, was designed as the terminus for a mass-transit sys- filled canyon punctuated with countless spires, rock layers that reveal Earth’s tem that is not yet in operation. To get to the Visitor Center: Planning your stay ...... 4–5 history over an unimaginable span of time. The changing seasons provide many Geology ...... 7 opportunities to experience the wonders of Grand Canyon National Park. • Park Your Vehicle Shuttle Bus Routes ...... 8–9 A few suggestions may make your visit more rewarding. The information in this Parking lots are shown on the Hiking ...... 12–13 publication will answer many of your questions about the South Rim. Stop by the map on pages 8–9. Lodging/services ...... 14–15 Visitor Center at Canyon View Information Center and talk with a ranger. Plan • Ride the Free Shuttle Desert View ...... 16 your schedule so you can participate in a ranger-led activity. The displays at Buses North Rim ...... 16 Yavapai Observation Station explain the geologic story of the canyon. Park your Shuttle bus routes are shown on vehicle and ride the free shuttles. Not only do you save gas, but also the shuttle the map on pages 8–9. Use drivers never get lost. Watch a sunrise or sunset. Walk out at night to enjoy the or star-filled sky or the moon-lit canyon. Pause at a viewpoint and listen to other Caution visitors exclaiming about the canyon in many languages. • Park at Mather Point Near the Walk the 300 yards (275 meters) Edge! Today’s Grand Canyon is a gift from past generations. We bear the responsibility to the Visitor Center. to ensure that future generations have the opportunity to form their own connec- Footing can be dangerous. See page 9 for accessible parking. tions to Grand Canyon National Park. Watch for snow and ice. Emergency • 911 24 hours-a-day dial Hiking: The Winter Challenge 911 from any phone, For many a hike along the rim or into the Successful hikers: 9-911 from hotel phones. canyon is a highlight of their visit. Winter weather, icy trails, and some of the most • Plan ahead. Know the trail conditions and weather forecast before starting. Ride rugged terrain on Earth make hiking both • Go prepared. Icy trails may require the use of instep crampons and hiking the Free a challenging and a rewarding experience. poles. Carry a flashlight. Shuttle • Maintain body temperature. Dress in layers, including a hat. Be able Buses The weather changes quickly at this time Information ...... 5 of the year. A blue-sky day becomes a to protect yourself from wind and precipitation. Route Map and Times . . .8–9 chilling snowstorm. The easy downhill • Balance your food and water intake. Food provides fuel to walking entices hikers to venture further keep walking and stay warm. Even in winter, liquids are needed to replace than they should on these short days. perspiration loss. The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.

2 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

The National Park Service invites you to enjoy the following free programs. Ranger Programs We hope that learning about Grand Canyon and its resources will lead to a greater

Grand Canyon Village Activity Location Time Duration Frequency Colorado River Talk

Enjoy the grandeur and power of the Colorado River as you explore and discuss the river's role in Grand Canyon. Bicycle rack outside Yavapai 9:30 a.m. 30–45 min. Daily Program may include a short walk on a paved path. Arrive by the free Village Route shuttle bus to the Yavapai Observation Station Observation Station stop or park in the Yavapai Point parking area. Introduction to Grand Canyon's Geology

Why is the Grand Canyon so deep, wide, and grand? Why does it exist only here in the world? Come and participate in Visitor Center at Canyon View 10:00 a.m. 30–45 min. Daily this fascinating talk to learn how Grand Canyon formed. Plan sufficient time to arrive at the Visitor Center by the free Information Plaza Village Route shuttle bus.

Canyon Rim Walk

Grand Canyon is a colorful landscape with a rich history. Enjoy an intriguing walk with a park ranger exploring the Verkamp's Visitor Center front 10:00 a.m. 45–60 min. Daily canyon's natural and cultural history. This is an easy 1/2-mile (0.8-km) walk on a paved trail. Parking may be limited near porch Verkamp's Visitor Center; consider parking at Lots C or D or riding the free Village Route shuttle bus to the Train Depot stop. The Human Story

For thousands of years, humans have been part of Grand Canyon. Join park staff at the Verkamp's Visitor Center to Verkamp's Visitor Center 11:00 a.m. 30–45 min. Daily look at the history of the South Rim area. Program presented inside during inclement weather. Parking may be limited near Verkamp's Visitor Center; consider parking at Lots C or D or riding the free Village Route shuttle bus to the Train Depot stop. : Images of the Past (by registration only)

Kolb Studio, built in 1904, spills five levels down the canyon wall. The Kolb brothers played an integral role in the early Kolb Studio 2:00 p.m. 45–60 min. Daily years of development at Grand Canyon. From the studio they photographed countless visitors as they began their mule trips. Join a ranger for a closer look at Kolb Studio and the fascinating time in which the Kolb family lived here. Limited to 12 participants. Register at Kolb Studio for the tour prior to that day's program or by calling (928) 638-2771. A Geo-Glimpse

Enjoy the geology exhibits at Yavapai Observation Station and explore a selected aspect of the canyon's geology during Inside Yavapai Observation 2:30 p.m. 15–20 min. Daily this short talk. Arrive by the free Village Route shuttle bus to the Yavapai Observation Station stop or park in the Station Yavapai Point parking area. Nature Walk

Learn more about the complexity and diversity of nature with a short hike along the rim. Topics vary and may include Bike rack at Yavapai 3:00 p.m. 45–60 min. Daily animals and plants adapting to changing seasons, human impact on nature, how nature inspires writers and poets, rare Observation Station and endangered species, or Native Americas use of plants and animals. Arrive by the free Village Route shuttle bus to the Yavapai Observation Station stop or park in the Yavapai Point parking area. Ranger's Choice

Explore the world of Grand Canyon during this in-depth special program. Topics change daily; check at the Visitor Visitor Center at Canyon View 3:30 p.m. 30 min. Daily Center for the day's subject. Possible programs include nature talks, Native American culture, or pioneer history. Plan Information Plaza sufficient time to arrive at the Visitor Center by the free Village Route shuttle bus. Evening Program

The perfect way to end your day at the Grand Canyon! Enjoy a ranger presentation on a significant aspect of the Shrine of the Ages auditorium 7:00 p.m. 1 hour Thurs. canyon's fascinating natural or cultural history. For this evening's topic check the schedules posted around the park. Fri. Park in Parking Lot A or ride the free shuttle bus to the Shrine of the Ages stop. Sat. Sun. (Daily: December 18–January 4) Special Programs

As staffing permits, Rangers present additional activities, including moon walks and star talks. Watch for program Location, time, duration and frequency are posted at the Visitor Center at announcements posted at the Visitor Center at Canyon View Information Plaza, along the rim near Verkamp's Visitor Canyon View Information Plaza, along the rim near Verkamp's Visitor Center Center, the patio, or at Yavapai Observation Station. or the Bright Angel Lodge patio, or at Yavapai Observation Station.

WINTER 2008–2009 VISITOR’S GUIDE 3 appreciation of your national park. Several of these programs require riding the free shuttle bus to get to the meeting location. Plan sufficient time to arrive before the start of the program.

Desert View and Tusayan Museum Activity Location Time Duration Frequency Glimpses of the Past

Have you ever wondered how 800 years ago people found food, water, and shelter? Can you envision a thriving Tusayan Museum, 3 miles 11:00 a.m. 30–45 min. Daily (4.8 km) west of Desert View community in this harsh and demanding environment? Join a ranger to explore the remains of an ancestral Puebloan 1:30 p.m. 30–45 min. Daily village. This entails a journey on a 0.1-mile (0.2-km) flat, paved trail.

All children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs. All outdoor programs are subject to cancellation in inclement weather or when lightning danger is present. These programs are wheelchair accessible with assistance. Wheelchairs are available for loan at the Visitor Center at Canyon View Information Plaza. For programs meeting at the Visitor Center, accessible parking is available near the Visitor Center. See map on page 9. These family-oriented programs are ideal for meeting the ranger program requirement for the Grand Canyon’s Junior Ranger badge and certification. Any ranger program, however, may serve the requirement on page 2 of the Junior Ranger Activity Booklet.

Canyon Experiences—Sublime to Silly Historic Kolb Studio Art Exhibits Presented by Gary Ladd Through February 15: Mapping the Grand Canyon December 2, 7:00 p.m., Shrine of the Ages Cartographers have attempted to map the complex features of the Grand Canyon for Many canyon trips happen as planned—facts more than 150 years. Over time their equip- are uncovered, beauty is exposed, and familiar ment and techniques have changed dramati or hazardous routes are negotiated with cally, enabling them to capture fine details and aplomb. Not every trip into the canyons of the diverse information. See the wide range of Colorado Plateau proceeds as intended. maps being used today for recreation, scientific Blunders, surprises, and preposterously inquiry, and land management. They are as unlikely situations can and do occur. Although beautiful as they are informative. you just never know what might happen, the experience is almost always worth it. Join Gary Exhibits are free and open to the public. Ladd, an award-winning landscape photogra- pher, on a photographic trip into the canyons of the Colorado Plateau. A book signing will follow. This lecture is sponsored by the Grand Canyon Association. www.grandcanyon.org

Information Centers (See pages 2–3 for ranger programs available at these locations)

Kolb Studio Canyon View Information Plaza Once the home and business of the Kolb brothers, pioneering photo- Don’t forget to visit the Visitor Center and bookstore at the Canyon View graphers at Grand Canyon, this building has been restored. Visit the Information Plaza. Reachable by free shuttle bus, a one mile walk or bicycle free art exhibits in the auditorium and shop in the bookstore. Kolb ride from Market Plaza on the Greenway Trail, or a short walk from Mather Studio is located in the Village Historic District, at the Bright Angel Point. The Visitor Center is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the Trailhead. Open daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. See page 2 for tours of the bookstore is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You may view the Kolb Studio and above for art exhibits displayed here. outdoor exhibits anytime. Verkamp's Visitor Center Tusayan Museum On the rim east of Hopi House, Verkamp's Visitor Center hosts a bookstore A visit to Tusayan Ruin and Museum provides a look into the lives of a and temporary exhibits about the pioneer history of Grand Canyon Village. thriving community as illustrated by its pottery, seashell bracelets, Come warm up by the fire and enjoy the 100-year-old Verkamp's Curios corncobs, and arrowheads. See 2,000 to 4,000-year-old original split- building. Open daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. twig figurines. Art from today's tribes provides a glimpse into their rich cultures. The museum, open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., is located three miles (5 km) west of Desert View. Free admission. Yavapai Observation Station Desert View Bookstore and Park Information How old is the canyon? How did it form? The exhibits at Yavapai The Desert View Bookstore and Park Information Center, located at Observation Station answer these and other geology questions. Desert View Point near the park's east entrance, offers an excellent The historic building, located one mile (1.6 km) east of Market Plaza, selection of publications, and park information. Open daily 9:00 a.m. features expansive canyon views. The bookstore offers a variety of to 5:00 p.m. materials about the area. Open daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. See page 2 for ranger programs beginning here. Passport cancellation stamp is available at all above locations.

4 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Enjoying Grand Canyon

Personalize Your Grand Canyon Experience Interagency Annual Pass Individual interests, available time, and the weather can all influence a visit to Grand Canyon. The If you are a frequent visitor to National Park Service following list of activities can help you personalize your Grand Canyon experience. To locate places or other federal agency sites that mentioned below, refer to the maps on pages 8–9 and 12. An Accessibility Guide for visitors with charge entrance fees, you may be limited mobility is available at the Visitor Center at Canyon View Information Plaza and Park interested in the new America Headquarters. the Beautiful - National Parks Activity Option and Federal Recreation Lands Attend free ranger programs • Listed on pages 2–3 Pass. The $80.00 pass is valid for • Junior Ranger program described below one year from the time of first use. Five federal agencies—National Visit scenic Hermit Road • Views of river at Hopi, Mohave, and Pima Points Park Service, Bureau of Land 7 miles one-way. Allow at least • Visit —historic landmark with river view Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. 2 hours round trip. • Open to private vehicles during winter months Forest Service—participate in the pass. Explore Desert View Drive • Tour by private vehicle or commercial bus 25 miles one-way • Views of river at Moran Point, Lipan Point, Desert View The program also offers a lifetime Senior Pass ($10.00) for U.S. citizens 62 or over • Road may be closed by inclement weather and a free Access Pass for citizens with permanent disabilities. Those who already have a Golden Age or Golden Access pass do not need to obtain the new passes. Visit an information center • A variety of museums and visitor centers house exhibits and or a museum provide park information The America the Beautiful pass may be purchased at park entrance stations, • See page 3 for more information Grand Canyon Association bookstores, or online at www.recreation.gov. The Exploring on foot: Senior and Access passes are available only at the entrance stations. Walk part of the • See map pages 8–9; described on page 12 • Trail may be accessed at many locations along rim • Watch for snow and icy spots Winter Wildlife Warning Day hike into Grand Canyon • See pages 12–13 for information on trails and safety • It will take twice as long to hike up as it does to hike down Early winter is a time of great activ- • Do not attempt to hike to the river and back in one day ity for the animals at Grand • Trails may be very icy and require the use of instep crampons Canyon National Park. Many are feeding as much as they can or are Backpack in Grand Canyon • Permit and fees required (see page 13) • Inquire at Backcountry Information Center storing food for later use. For deer (8:00 a.m.–noon and 1:00–5:00 p.m.) it is the time of the rut and they may show aggressive behavior. Winter snow and cold place differ- ent demands on our wildlife. Food Rangers’ Hints becomes scarce, just as the need for Wondering what to do if you only have a few hours? The rangers at body warmth increases. Many Grand Canyon National Park have some suggestions. animals reduce their activity to conserve their energy resources. Some, like the rock squirrels that are so common in summer, are now in hibernation. Deer and Ranger Haley Bercot: How about a little sightseeing and a little science? Explore the dramatic views along the half-mile elk are not moving about as much. If you attempt to approach these animals, they (0.8 km) Rim Trail segment between Mather Point and Yavapai Point. Watch for snow or ice along the trail, if a storm may run away, wasting precious energy. Always observe and photograph wildlife has recently passed. After studying the geology exhibits inside Yavapai Observation Station, you can either return along from a distance without disturbing them. the trail or take the free shuttle bus back to your car. Don't forget to bring your camera It is dangerous, and illegal, to feed wild animals in a national park. Violators will and your curiosity! be fined. Wildlife can become dependent upon handouts and lose their ability to hunt and forage. Such animals lose their fear of humans. They can become Ranger Pat Gamman: If you would like to explore a more developed area, go to aggressive and bite, kick, or gore. Many are struck by cars while searching for the historic Grand Canyon Village. In less then a half mile (0.8 km) you can visit handouts. Never feed or approach wildlife. Help us keep wildlife wild. Verkamp's Visitor Center, Hopi House, , and Bright Angel Lodge, as well as Lookout and Kolb studios. Connecting with the history of the South Rim, while enjoying great views of the canyon, can be fun. Happy trails! Would you like to be Ranger Amala Posey: For a family activity, I suggest taking the Rim Trail west from a Junior Ranger? Bright Angel Lodge towards Maricopa Point. In less than a half mile (0.8 km), you will see a sign for the Rim Worship Site. Continue past the worship site for a few hundred Grand Canyon National Park offers a Junior yards. Look closely and you may find hundreds of fossils in the Kaibab limestone cap- Ranger program for children ages 4 and older. rock, if the snow is not hiding them. These fossils provide evidence of a time 270 million To take part in the program, pick up a Junior years ago when this area was the floor of a warm, shallow sea. Sketch a fossil or take a Ranger booklet at the Visitor Center at Canyon picture, but please leave these clues of the past for others to enjoy. View Information Plaza or Tusayan Museum information desk and complete the activities listed for the appropriate age level. Ranger Pam Cox: If you are feeling adventurous and want an experience below the rim, I recommend taking the down to Ooh Aah Point. It is less than a mile Once completed (don’t forget attendance at one or more ranger programs) bring (1.6 km) one way, but the trail is steep and can be icy after snowfalls. Be prepared the booklet back to the Visitor Center at Canyon View Information Plaza, for winter conditions and for breathtaking panoramic views! Verkamp’s Visitor Center, or Tusayan Museum to receive an official Junior Ranger certificate and badge.

WINTER 2008–2009 VISITOR’S GUIDE 5 Enjoying Grand Canyon Superintendent’s Greeting Sunrise& Sunset The Canyon's Best Bargain: The Date Sunrise Sunset Free Shuttle Bus System Dec. 1 7:21 a.m. 5:14 p.m. Dec. 7 7:26 a.m. 5:14 p.m. Dec. 14 7:32 a.m. 5:15 p.m. Dec. 21 7:36 a.m. 5:18 p.m. Dec. 28 7:38 a.m. 5:22 p.m. Jan. 4 7:40 a.m. 5:28 p.m. Jan. 11 7:39 a.m. 5:34 p.m. Jan. 18 7:37 a.m. 5:41 p.m. Winter is a wonderful time to be visiting Grand Canyon National Park. The brisk, crystalline air makes the canyon's colorful buttes and shadowy depths appear Jan. 25 7:34 a.m. 5:48 p.m. closer. A winter storm cloaks trees and cliffs in a landscape-altering layer of snow. Feb. 1 7:29 a.m. 5:56 p.m. Sunrises come later, so you do not have to get up as early. You share this memory- For more than 30 years the National Park Service has provided a free shuttle bus Feb. 8 7:23 a.m. 6:03 p.m. making experience with fewer visitors. system on the South Rim. Visitors and residents have made 85,000,000 boardings. While here, I encourage you to drive out on the recently rehabilitated Hermit Road. Feb. 15 7:15 a.m. 6:10 p.m. Many of the buses use compressed or liquefied natural gas, a much cleaner burning fuel. Buses have provisions for improved accessibility. Riding the shuttles Walk along the newest segment of the Greenway Trail from The Abyss to Pima Feb. 22 7:07 a.m. 6:17 p.m. makes your stay more enjoyable, while reducing pollution and decreasing traffic Point or Hermits Rest. Warm up by the fire in Verkamp's Visitor Center, near Hopi congestion. House. This 100-year-old building hosts our most recently opened visitor center. Attend one or more of the ranger programs to learn about the history and natural Moon Phases How do I use the free shuttle buses? wonders of Grand Canyon. New Moon Full Moon Moon Rises The map on pages 8-9 is the key. The map shows routes, stops, operating times, President Theodore Roosevelt stood on the South Rim more than a century ago and Dec. 12 5:16 p.m. and route lengths. Park your vehicle in one of the parking areas, proceed to the implored the assembled crowd to “keep this great wonder of nature as it now is… Dec. 27 nearest bus stop, and board the next bus. It is that simple. The buses come by every 10–20 minutes. There are no tickets to obtain, and you are free to get on and Keep it for your children and your children's children, and for all who come after Jan. 10 5:15 p.m. you, as one of the great sights which every American, if he can travel at all, should off at any stop. The routes are designed so you can ride to a stop, enjoy the view, Jan. 26 shop at a gift store, or walk along the rim and then hop on a later shuttle. see.” Today we welcome visitors from all around this world to this great wonder, Feb. 9 6:33 p.m. but it is still our responsibility to preserve Grand Canyon for future generations. Feb. 24 Where do the shuttles go? Two shuttle routes run during the winter. They do not overlap, although they All times are Mountain interconnect. Buses are identified with a colored square near the boarding door. Steve Martin—Superintendent, Grand Canyon National Park Standard Time. Hermits Rest Route (red) Not in operation from December 1 to February 28. Village Route (blue) This loop connects the visitor center, lodging, restaurants, gift shops, and campgrounds. It may be the best way to get to many of the ranger Cell Phone Tour programs. Your cell phone provides another way to learn more Kaibab Trail Route (green) Leave from Canyon View Information Plaza and go about Grand Canyon National Park. You can listen to the South Kaibab Trailhead and viewpoints along the rim. to a narration over your cell phone at numerous See pages 8–9 for a map with routes, stops, and times. points of interest on the South Rim between Maricopa Point on the west and Yaki Point on the east. Wherever you see one of the cell phone tour signs, Pets Must Be Grand Canyon Audio AUDIO RANGER dial (928) 225-2907 and enter the indicated stop Your Personal Tour number. You will hear an interpretive ranger give a Leashed at All Ranger: two-minute synopsis on various aspects of the Times Guide to the South Rim canyon from geology to Native American history to The Grand Canyon Audio Ranger, your personal tour the night sky. Leashed pets are allowed on rim trails throughout the developed areas of guide to the South Rim, is now available in the park on reloadable MP3 flash-drive There is no additional charge to listen to these the South Rim, but not below the rim. players. The park's geology, human history, wildlife and natural history come messages. Please be aware that cell phone coverage The only exception is service animals. alive in the 117 minutes of narration, music, and comments from National Park can be spotty and not all providers offer service in Service rangers and historical figures, making for an enjoyable walk in the park. the park. Persons wishing to take a service You can listen to the stops in order, or pick your favorites and play only those. animal below the rim must check in Stop in at any of the Grand Canyon Association bookstores/information centers first at the Backcountry Information listed on page 3 to find out more about the Grand Canyon Audio Ranger. Center. Kennels are available. Telephone: (928) 638-0534.

6 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Park News Verkamp's Visitor Center

the rim. Not happy with the volume of The Verkamps built their business on Stop by Verkamp's Visitor Center, a ranger-conducted activities, described business, at the end of the summer he service—service to their guests, service short walk east of El Tovar Hotel and on page 2, start here. The Rim Trail sold his inventory to one of the hotel to their employees, and service to the Hopi House, the canyon's newest visi- leads from Verkamp's Visitor Center to operators and went back to Flagstaff. community. The story of the Verkamp tor contact station in one of its oldest other businesses and viewpoints along family at Grand Canyon concluded this buildings. Warm up by the fire or enjoy the rim. Development of the South Rim last September when they closed the the view from the front porch. National boomed with the completion of the doors on Verkamp's Curios. Park Service rangers and Grand Left: John Verkamp in front of his tent railroad spur in 1901. Verkamp Canyon Association staff will answer in 1898. returned the South Rim in 1905 and The National Park Service now owns any questions you may have. Several Below: Verkamp’s Curios in 1908. constructed the current building with the building and has reopened it as supplies shipped in from Los Angeles. Verkamp's Visitor Center. The facility He opened his business early in 1906. features a bookstore and temporary displays telling some of the stories of January 31, 1906 $4.98 A good day. The building also served as his resi- the pioneer history of the South Rim. So recorded John Verkamp in the dence. Several generations of Permanent displays expanding on the ledger for his first day of business in the Verkamps grew up on the rim enjoying history of this area are planned for the new store on the South Rim of Grand daily views of the canyon and helping future. Canyon. After such a promising start, in the store. When the store was too Verkamp's Curios would continue in busy, a bell would ring upstairs and one operation for more than a century. or more Verkamps would run down to help. Water has long been scarce at the John Verkamp headed to the develop- canyon. The flat roof of the residence ing South Rim in 1898. He set up a tent collected rainwater and snowmelt and and sold souvenirs to the few people funneled it to a cistern dug into the who made the long stagecoach trip to limestone under the front porch.

Winter Hiking Grand Canyon invites exploring on plans and report back when you return. Angel Fault to viewpoints along Indian Garden (for experienced hikers) above trails. This trail may have less ice foot, even in the winter. The nearly Day hikers do not need a permit, but Hermit Road. It remains paved until on the and Ooh-Aah and snow, since it faces more westerly. level Rim Trail goes for miles with overnight backpackers must obtain a Maricopa Point, where a dirt path Point or Cedar Ridge on the South unfolding views framed by gnarly backcountry permit before starting. detours around the Orphan Mine. Kaibab Trail. Both trails descend north- Always check on trail conditions before piñon and juniper around every corner. The National Park Service trail crew facing walls of the canyon that accumu- setting out on a hike. Talk with the The trails descending into the canyon Rim Trail worked on the Rim Trail from late snow and ice, becoming very rangers at the Backcountry Information lead to warmer climes and adventures Maricopa Point to The Abyss this treacherous. Instep crampons, small, Office or in the visitor centers. The The Rim Trail stretches from Pipe among the buttes and canyons. summer, so the dirt tread is in excel- pointed metal plates that attach to your bookstores feature many publications Creek Vista on Desert View Drive west lent shape. Snow accumulates on the boots, increase your traction. Even the with trail descriptions. Winter hiking to Hermits Rest, a distance of approxi- Special Considerations trail as it skirts Hopi Point. mules wear caulked shoes to provide a with fewer people and the natural quiet mately twelve miles (19 km). The better grip on the ice. Instep crampons can be enjoyable or life threatening, Temperatures moderate from cold section from Pipe Creek Vista to Bright A new multi-purpose trail stretches may be available at the Canyon Village depending on your preparation. winter mornings to mild afternoons. Angel Lodge (4 mi./6.4 km) is paved from the west side of The Abyss to Marketplace general store. Storms move in quickly from the and presents only a few short sections Hermit Rest. This paved section Pacific Coast bringing snow. Dress in with grades that exceed accessibility accommodates hikers, bicyclists, and Hikers on the South Kaibab Trail can layers to meet the variable conditions. standards. Although the National Park visitors using wheelchairs, following park in the lot on the south edge of Always take along a hat, gloves, and a Service attempts to plow snow from an older road alignment away from Canyon View Information Plaza. coat to protect you from wind or pre- the trail as soon as possible after each Hermit Road and along the rim. Follow the signs from the main park cipitation. Check the weather forecast storm, watch for snowy or icy spots. road east of Mather Point. This parking before starting out. Winter days are Several shuttle bus stops near this por- Trails into the Canyon area is near the bus stop for the free short and the trails inviting. A flashlight tion of the trail allow you to combine Kaibab Trail Route that goes to the or headlamp is handy in case you linger walking with a free shuttle bus ride Bright Angel and South Kaibab Trails South Kaibab Trailhead. on the trail too long into the evening. back to your vehicle or lodging. remain the most popular paths into the Do not forget to eat and drink along the canyon for hikers and mule riders. Day at the end of Hermit Road way. Keep your body well fueled. Most West of Bright Angel Lodge, the Rim hike destinations include Mile-and-a- leads to interesting destinations, but is importantly, let someone know your Trail narrows and climbs the Bright Half or Three-Mile Resthouses or narrower and less developed than the Instep crampon

WINTER 2008–2009 VISITOR’S GUIDE 7 Park Science There’s Only One Grand Canyon Basic Answers to Your Geologic Questions 1. How old? 1. The rocks exposed within Grand Canyon range from the fairly young to the fairly old (geologically speaking). Kaibab limestone, the caprock on the rims of the canyon, formed 270 million years ago. The oldest rocks within the Inner Gorge at the bottom of Grand Canyon date to 1,840 million years ago. For comparison 2. geologists currently set the age of Earth at 4,550 million years. 3. How new? While the rocks are ancient, the canyon is young. Geologists generally agree that canyon carving occurred over the last 5–6 million years— 4. a geologic blink of the eye. Why here? Beginning about 70 million years ago, heat and pressure generated by two colliding tectonic plates induced mountain building in western North America. An area known as the Colorado Plateau was raised more than 10,000 feet (3,000 m), but was spared most of the 5. deformation and alteration associated with the uplifting of strata. This high plateau, so critical to Grand Canyon's story, is a geological puzzle that researchers still seek to understand. Why deep? Without the Colorado River, a perennial river in a desert environment, Grand Canyon would not exist. Water draining off the 6. western slopes of the southern Rocky Mountains carried sand and gravel, cutting down through the layers of rock. Without the uplift of the Colorado Plateau, there would not have been the thousands of feet of topography to sculpt. From Yavapai Point on the South Rim to the Colorado River is a change of 4,600 feet (1,400 m), yet the river still flows 2,450 feet (750 m) above sea level. 7. Why wide? 8. The width results from the rock layers collapsing around the river and its tributaries combined with the “headward erosion” of these side streams. Softer, weaker layers erode faster, undermining the harder, stronger layers above them. Without adequate support, the cliffs collapse. The relentless river carries this eroded material to the Gulf of 9. California. Much of what is now southeastern California and southwestern Arizona is covered with material eroded from Grand Canyon.

10. Over its 277 river miles (446 km), the jagged Grand Canyon varies in width. Along the South Rim, it ranges between 8 and 16 miles (13–26 km) depending upon where you choose to measure. 11. Why Grand? Often described as Earth's greatest geological showcase, the ensemble of stunning dimensions—the melding of depth, width, and length—sets Grand Canyon apart. Nowhere else features such a dazzling variety of 12. colorful rock layers, impressive buttes, and shadowed side canyons. Grand Canyon is the canyon against which all other canyons are compared. Illustration: 1. Kaibab Formation ...... 270 million years Want to know more? 2. Toroweap Formation ...... 273 million years The geologic story is rich in detail and mystery. Attending a free ranger program may move you 3. Coconino Sandstone ...... 275 million years 4. ...... 280 million years from wonder to comprehension. Programs are described on pages 2–3. 5. ...... 315–285 million years Grand Canyon Association bookstores offer many geology related titles. Bookstore hours and 6. ...... 340 million years locations are listed on page 6. To learn more about geology at Grand Canyon, take a look at: 7. Formation ...... 385 million years 8. Muav Limestone ...... 505 million years • Yardstick of Geologic Time, Allyson Mathis 9. ...... 515 million years • Introduction to Grand Canyon Geology, Greer Price 10. Tapeats Sandstone ...... 525 million years • Carving Grand Canyon, Wayne Ranney 11. ...... 1,200 million–740 million years • Ancient Landscapes, Ron Blakey/Wayne Ranney 12. Vishnu basement rocks ...... 1,840–1,680 million years

10 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Park News and Education Grand Canyon as a Classroom People visit Grand Canyon National Park for many reasons and enjoy it in many ways. The park serves as a classroom for a large number of “students” each year.

1,243 chaperones from 250 schools registration. For more information or Northern Arizona University currently The Grand Canyon Field Institute is a came to the park to participate in to make reservations, visit is accepting applications for the fall program of the Grand Canyon these activities. www.nps.gov/grca/ 2009 Grand Canyon Semester. For Association done in cooperation with forteachers/index.htm. more information and to begin the the National Park Service. Since 1993, During the winter, when it is too cold application process, go to thousands of participants have joined to be outdoors in the park, rangers University Students: www.grandcanyonsemester.nau.edu. the GCFI instructors on exciting, edu- travel to schools throughout Arizona The Grand Canyon cational adventures. To view the 2009 and southern to give programs in Semester Families and Adults catalog or to register online go to classrooms or at school assemblies. www.grandcanyon.org/fieldinstitute. Last year rangers made presentations The National Park Service partners The Grand Canyon Field Institute in more than 200 schools. For schools with Northern Arizona University to provides a variety of educational Catalogs can also be picked up at even farther away, the park makes offer an unforgettable, life-changing opportunities throughout the park. bookstores and visitor centers available long distance learning undergraduate learning experience. Single day classes, multi-day rim throughout the park. Or call toll-free opportunities via video-conferencing. Students earn 15 - 18 semester units classes, and backpacking adventures (866) 471-4435. Elementary and while living for a semester on the explore the park throughout the year. Several weekends each year the In addition to these formal educa- Middle Schools NAU campus at Flagstaff and in Activities geared for families include National Park Service conducts tional opportunities, rangers present Grand Canyon National Park. On day hikes and rim-based adventures. The Environmental Education staff teacher workshops at the canyon. The a variety of free walks, talks, and backcountry field trips, in traditional Special interest classes cover topics reaches out in several ways to bring workshops cover pre- and post-visit programs throughout the day all year classrooms settings, around camp- ranging from photography through Grand Canyon and students together. activities, as well as a walk-through of around. See pages 2 and 3 for the fires, and floating down the Colorado natural history, even yoga on the rim. The staff has designed nine different programs for classes coming to the activities available during your visit. River through Grand Canyon, Backpacking trips vary from introduc- ranger-led, curriculum-based field park. trips on geology, ecology, and history students confront current issues of tory trips on the popular cross-canyon for grades kindergarten to middle Field trips, classroom visits, and work- the American West centered on the trails to strenuous hikes into seldom- school. Last year 6,658 students and shops are free, but require advanced Colorado Plateau. visited corners of the canyon. The Orphan Mine: a Continuing Story A uranium mine in Grand Canyon Thirty years later Hogan decided that The Orphan Mine tunnels through a ore shipment left the park on April 25, The goal of the National Park Service National Park? Imagine a mining tourism would be more profitable geologic formation called a “breccia 1969 and the noise, dust, and mayhem is to have the Rim Trail once again operation with ore trucks rumbling than mining and built twenty cabins, a pipe,” typical of many mines in the of the mine ceased. The National Park traverse the mine site along the rim as through Grand Canyon Village. trading post, curio shop, and a saloon Grand Canyon area. These vertical Service became owner of the patent it did when the Civilian Conservation How could an active mine exist in a on his claim atop the rim. Hogan's columns began as caves in the Redwall in 1987. Corps built the trail in the 1930s. The national park? Orphan Mine, owned by a series of Limestone. As the cave grew, its ceil- analysis of the soil samples will Remnants of the buildings that people and companies, remained a ing collapsed. The collapse continued determine how quickly this can be In 1891 Daniel Hogan and a supported the mining operation, private inholding as the park devel- upward through successive layers accomplished. As you drive along guide found promising copper ore in including the prominent headframe, oped around it. until rock debris (breccia) filled the Hermit Road, watch for contractor the Coconino Sandstone 1,100 feet sit on the rim, fenced to protect cavity. Ground water filtering through traffic in the area of the Orphan Mine. below the rim just west of present-day Amateur prospectors investigated visitors from hazards presented by the layers of rock, some long ago eroded Maricopa Point. A few years later, unexpected radioactivity near ruins and mine waste. This winter the away, became rich in dissolved miner- Hogan claimed the site as the Orphan Hogan's old ore stockpile on the rim National Park Service has contracted als such as copper, silver, and urani- Mine. He built a perilous trail, some- in 1951. The very ore that Hogan to have all human-made features um. These minerals precipitated out times called “Hogan's Slide,” scaling found so disappointing contained removed from the rim site. After the cementing the breccia together. the canyon wall via ropes, ladders, uranium, a much-needed commodity structures are gone, field investigators and rock steps, and did some mining. in the developing Cold War. Over the The Orphan Mine produced 4.3 mil- will obtain soil samples to determine Hogan served in the Spanish- next decade and a half, the Orphan lion pounds of uranium oxide ore, to what extent mine wastes contami- American War as one of Teddy Mine surrendered some of the richest nearly 7 million pounds of copper, nate the site. Removal of structures Roosevelt's Rough Riders. In 1906, uranium ore in the Southwest. The 107,000 ounces of silver, and 3,283 and wastes below the rim will take two years before Grand Canyon ore was processed in Tuba City and pounds of vanadium oxide. The last place in future years. became a national monument, the National Park Service charged two President Theodore Roosevelt signed cents per ton per mile for the use of the mining patent giving Hogan own- park roads. ership of the 20.26 acres of his claim, including about four acres on the rim.

WINTER 2008–2009 VISITOR’S GUIDE 11 Park News and Science

Clean Air and Distant Views Are Our Resources Vanishing?

Grand Canyon National Park is one of its worst in the summer, when prevail- of visitors who have parked their cars haze in the canyon rides the wind tively stable haze and atmospheric the few places left in the ing winds bring pollution from the not only reduce automobile conges- from distant urban and industrial deposition (“acid rain”) levels. That where you can see as far as it is theo- southern parts of Arizona, California, tion, but also help lower polluting areas. We can trace the Los Angeles these pollution levels are not getting retically possible to see. At Grand Nevada, and northern Mexico. emissions. For eons periodic low- basin “plume,” which impacts Grand worse is promising. We have recorded, Canyon the average visibility is ninety intensity forest fires have maintained Canyon’s air quality, all the way to however, a disturbing rise in ozone The National Park Service is working miles. By comparison, in the eastern park ecosystems. Today, similar fires, North Dakota. Actions taken in dis- (smog) concentrations. Restoring the to protect and restore the clear air that United States average visibility is ignited by land-management agencies, tant cities to reduce their pollution canyon views to their natural splendor enhances the natural beauty of the twelve to twenty miles. However, are restoring ecosystems, but the fires levels benefit the air here, as well. will require more effort. Clearly our Southwest. An extensive monitoring exceptionally clear days are becoming and their smoke are carefully managed efforts can be rewarded! network in the park measures air qual- Long-term monitoring indicates that extremely rare at Grand Canyon. to limit their impacts. “Scrubbers” on ity, determining how much and what some pollution levels have dropped at To learn more about the air quality at More than 90 percent of the time, a nearby coal-burning power plants kinds of pollution are present. The Grand Canyon, while others have Grand Canyon and other national veil of air pollution obscures distant capture sulfur oxides before they are National Park Service works with risen. Even as individual pollution parks visit the National Park Service’s landmarks, mutes colors, and flattens released into the atmosphere to partners in federal, tribal, state, and sources become cleaner, the sheer Air Resources Division website: textures. The air pollution creating the reduce their effect on Grand Canyon’s local governments to reduce pollution number of other sources, such as www.nature.nps.gov/air. Our haze is not concentrated enough to views. loads. Some examples illustrate the motor vehicles, can overwhelm these webcam can be reached through this violate health standards, but it is visi- range of their efforts. Inside the park, Air pollution at Grand Canyon is not improvements. Over the last ten years site where you can enjoy a Grand ble nonetheless. This haze is usually at shuttle buses transporting thousands simply a local problem. Most of the at Grand Canyon, we have seen rela- Canyon view anytime.

Since 1983 photographs have been taken three times a day looking west from the Watchtower at Desert View. The visual range in the photograph on the left is approximately 180 miles (300 km). Clear conditions such as this occur only 1 percent of the time. In contrast the photograph to the right represents a visual range of about 60 miles. Fortunately conditions such as this occur at the Grand Canyon less than 10 percent of the time. (Both photographs were taken at noon.) For a webcam view of the canyon with air quality information, visit http//:www.nature.nps.webcam/parks/ grcacam/grcacam.cfm Lost and Found Your lost is now found More than 4,000,000 people visit the hotel room or at a restaurant, check In a recent year, the National Park But you're no longer around South Rim each year. Not too with the personnel at that facility. If Service received almost 800 lost surprisingly, visitors leave thousands you forgot an item at an overlook, reports and 1,800 found items. The From the Grand Canyon it’s sent of items behind including cameras, along a trail, or in a visitor center, talk people in Lost and Found matched With our sincere sentiment! cell phones, clothing, backpacks, and with the rangers at the Visitor Center more than a quarter of the lost reports jewelry. Another visitor may find them at Canyon View Information Plaza, with found property and returned the If you reported losing an item while at and turn them in to Lost and Found. Park Headquarters, Verkamp’s Vistor items to the proper owners. Grand Canyon National Park and Center, or the Backcountry received a postcard with this message, Two Lost and Found departments Information Office. They will help Visitors enjoy Grand Canyon National Grand Canyon’s many views you were lucky! Someone found your operate on the South Rim. The you file a lost report. Park in many ways. They stroll along are surpassed by none. property, turned it in, the National National Park Service manages one the rim trail, visit the historic village, Park Service staff matched it with your and Grand Canyon National Park If you find something that someone gaze at the canyon view from Yavapai After your gazing, lost report, and returned it to you. Lodges (Xanterra), the lodging and left behind, you play an important Observation Station, hike the canyon, you're not quite done. Park ranger Dawn Majewski created dining concessioner, the other. If you role. Immediately turn it in to the peo- and more. After your visit, may you go Take one last look the poem while working in the Lost have lost a personal item in the park, ple at one of these same facilities. away not just with wonderful memo- as you walk away. and Found department. return to the area where you may have They will file a found report. The Lost ries but with all your possessions left it and check the nearest receiving and Found departments attempt to as well! Do you have everything that you station. If you left something in your match lost reports with found items. came with today?

12 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Day Hiking

Before You Go . . . Hiking Chart Plan Ahead WARNING: It is recommended that you do not attempt to hike from the rim to the river No permits are required for day hikers. You are entirely on your and back in one day. There are no loop trails for day hikes; you will be hiking on the same own. Your descent into the canyon, however brief, marks your trail in both directions. Remember! You are responsible for your own safety and the safety entry into a world in which preparation, self-reliance, and common of those in your party. Approximate sense are crucial. Distance Time Elevation Winter Weather Trails Destination Round Trip Round Trip Change Notes On the South Rim, snow storms, blustery winds, and freezing temperatures may occur throughout winter. At rain can make your visit miserable, if Rim Trails you are not prepared. Learn the weather forecast. Hope for sunny skies, but go Begin from any viewpoint in the village Along the Your 15 min. to 200 feet Paved. Best easy prepared for the worst conditions. or along Hermit Road. Rim trails offer Village Rim Choice 11/2-hours (60 m) walk. Passes historic Double Your Calories, Double Your Fun excellent walking for quiet views of buildings. Even in winter, salty snacks and water or sports drinks should be consumed on the inner canyon and for visitors who Along Your 15 min. to 200 feet Becomes unmarked any hike lasting longer than 30 minutes. Food is your body’s primary source of fuel desire an easy hike. See the map on Hermit Choice all day (60 m) dirt path west of and salts (electrolytes) while hiking in the canyon. pages 8–9. Snow and ice may be Road Maricopa Point. present on the trail after storms. If you do not balance your food intake with fluid consumption, you run the risk of becoming dangerously debilitated and severely ill. For every hour hiking in the Bright Angel Trail (Steep) canyon, you should drink 1/2 to 1 quart (0.5-1 liter) of water or sports drinks. Trail begins just west of Bright Angel 11/2-Mile 3 mi. 2–4 hours 1,131 feet Restrooms. No water Resthouse (4.8 km) (345 m) in winter. Your best defense against illness and exhaustion is to eat a healthy breakfast, a Lodge. Water available at Indian snack every time you take a drink, and a rewarding full dinner at the end of the Garden and Plateau Point. Upper por- 3-Mile 6 mi. 4–6 hours 2,112 feet No water in winter. day. This is not a time to diet. tion of the trail may be extremely icy. Resthouse (9.6 km) (644 m) Use crampons for safe walking. Indian 9.2 mi. 6–9 hours 3,060 feet Restrooms. Water. Watch Your Time Garden (14.8 km) (933 m) Plan on taking twice as long to hike up as it took to hike down. Allow 1/3 of your time to descend and 2/3 of your time to ascend. Plateau Point is extremely strenuous. Plateau 12.2 mi. 8–12 hours 3,195 feet View of river. 11/2-mile Mules and Hikers Point (19.6 km) (974 m) beyond Indian Encounters between hikers and mules have resulted in injuries to packers and the Garden. death of some mules. To ensure safety for yourself, other trail users, and mule riders, when encountering mules on the trails: South Kaibab Trail (Steep) • Step off the trail on the uphill side away from the edge. Trail begins south of Yaki Point on Ooh Aah 1.8 mi. 1–2 hours 600 feet No water. Point (2.9 km) (183 m) First view east. • Follow the directions of the wrangler. Remain completely quiet and stand Yaki Point Road. Best views for a perfectly still. relatively short hike. Steep trail, no Cedar Ridge 3 mi. 2–4 hours 1,140 feet Restrooms. No water. water. Access trailhead via shuttle bus. (4.8 km) (347 m) First hitching rail. • Do not return to the trail until the last mule is 50 feet (15 m) past your position. Upper portion of the trail may be Skeleton 6 mi. 4–6 hours 2,040 feet No water. Second extremely icy. Use crampons for safe Point (10 km) (622 m) hitching rail. First Hiking Tips walking. view of river. Express Hikers’ Shuttles depart daily at 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. from Bright Angel Lodge shuttle bus Be Prepared: Know your route. Know the weather forecast. stop and the Backcountry Information Center and go directly to the South Kaibab Trailhead. The weather can change dramatically. Carry a map, flashlight, and extra 1 clothing including wind and rain protection. Instep crampons may be Hermit Trail (Steep) necessary on icy trails and can be purchased at the General Store. Unmaintained steep trail requires Waldron 3 mi. 2–4 hours 1,240 feet No water. Stay Comfortable: Dressing in layers is the key to comfortable caution. Begins 500 feet west of Basin (4.8 km) (378 m) hiking. This allows you to adjust to changing conditions as you go up and Hermits Rest. Water from springs Treat water. down the trail. As Mother always said, “Don’t forget your hat!” It is Santa Maria 5 mi. 5–8 hours 1,760 feet 2 must be treated before drinking. Spring (8 km) (536 m) important to stay dry and protected from the wind. For experienced desert hikers. Dripping 7 mi. 6–9 hours 1,400 feet Treat water. Use If you can carry on a conversation, you Hiking boots recommended. May be Go Slowly: Springs (11 km) (430 m) extra caution along icy in spots. are hiking at the right pace. If you find yourself out of narrow sections. 3 breath, your legs and digestive system are not getting enough oxygen. Lack of oxygen may cause fatigue, heavy legs, and exhaustion. (Very Steep) Rest Often: Sit down, prop your legs up, Unmaintained steep trail requires Coconino 2.2 mi. 1–2 hours 1,190 feet No water. Use extra and take a 10-minute break at least once every caution. Begins on canyon side of Saddle ( 3.5 km) (360 m) caution along narrow 4 sections. hour. retaining wall at Grandview Point on Eat and Drink Frequently: Desert View Drive (12 miles east of Horseshoe 6 mi. 6–9 hours 2,600 feet Restrooms. No water. Balance your food and water intake. Salty village). For experienced desert hikers. Mesa (9.6 km) (793 m) Use extra caution 5 snacks help replace electrolytes lost through Hiking boots recommended. May be along narrow perspiration. No matter what the temperature, icy. Use crampons. sections. you need water and energy to keep going.

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Health Hazards Leave No Trace Camping Below the Rim Moderation is the key to an enjoyable hike. Hike within your ability, maintain prop- Leave No Trace is a non- Permit & Fees Required er body temperature, balance your food and water intake, and rest often. Emergency profit organization ded- situations include: icated to promoting Overnight backpacking in Grand Canyon provides a degree of solitude, wildness, and responsible outdoor silence that is increasingly difficult to find. In the 1970s, overcrowding and environmental Hypothermia is a life-threatening Hyponatremia is the result of low recreation through degradation made it necessary to institute a set of rules and regulations to which all emergency where the body cannot keep sodium in the blood caused by drinking education, research backpackers are subject. itself warm due to exhaustion and too much water, not eating enough and partnerships. exposure to cold, wet, windy weather. salty foods, and losing salt through A backcountry permit is required for all overnight backpacking. The majority of available While enjoying your sweating. permits are reserved up to four months in advance. Symptoms: uncontrolled shivering, visit, please consider the poor muscle control, and a careless atti- Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, altered following principles to minimize your impact and A fee of $10 per permit and $5 per person per night is charged. The permit process allows tude. mental states, and frequent urination. help protect Grand Canyon for future generations. the National Park Service to control the number of people in each use area daily, thereby limiting resource impact and impact from human waste and litter. The program allows Treatment: put on dry clothing, Treatment: have the victim rest and 1. Plan ahead and prepare backpackers to enjoy a greater degree of solitude in experiencing the wilderness of Grand drink warm liquids, put victim in sleep- eat salty foods. If mental alertness 2. Travel and camp on durable Canyon. ing bag if available, and protect from decreases, seek immediate help! surfaces wind, rain, and cold. Obtaining a Permit 3. Dispose of waste properly Individuals arriving in the park without a permit may be able to obtain one by participat- 4. Leave what you find ing in a day-by-day waiting list process for last-minute space. Interested hikers should inquire at the Backcountry Information Center (located in Parking Lot E) which is 5. Minimize campfire impacts open daily, 8:00 a.m.–noon and 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Guests of Phantom Ranch Lodge who No campfires in Grand Canyon National Park Want to know more? have advance reservations do not need backcountry permits. backcountry. Grand Canyon Association bookstores offer many books and maps For more backpacking information, pick up a Backcountry Trip Planner at the 6. Respect wildlife on hiking. Bookstore hours and locations are listed on page 3. A few Backcountry Information Center or the Visitor Center at Canyon View Information Plaza items to consider include: 7. Be considerate of other visitors or contact: • Official Guide to Hiking Grand Canyon by Scott Thybony For more information visit www.lnt.org Backcountry Information Center P.O. Box 129 • The Grand Canyon Trail Guides series: Bright Angel, Grandview, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 Havasu, Hermit, North Kaibab, South Kaibab, South and North Open daily: 8:00 a.m.–noon and 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Bass Telephone: (928) 638-7875 • Grand Canyon National Park Trails topographic map Mon.–Fri.: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. www.nps.gov/grca

14 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Lodging and Services

Food Lodging Camping Services Books/Gifts Camping is permitted only in designated Laundry & Showers Listed west to east (approximately). Listed west to east Dining: In the Park campsites while in Grand Canyon National Located near Mather Campground. (approximately) along the rim. Open 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Hermits Rest . . . . 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. All prices are subject to change. For same- Park. Violators are subject to citation Last laundry load: 4:45 p.m. Hermits Rest Snack Bar day reservations, call (928) 638-2631. For and/or fine. Grand Canyon Village area Open daily: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.. advance reservations, call (888) 297-2757 Bank & ATM or write to Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Maswik ...... 7:00 a.m.– 10:00 p.m. Located at Market Plaza. Bank open: Maswik Cafeteria 6312 S. Fiddler’s Green Cir., Ste. 600N, In the Park Mon.–Thurs. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., In the Maswik Lodge on the west side of the Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Kolb Studio...... 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Fri. 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Accepts travelers Village. Open daily 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. www.grandcanyonlodges.com Mather Campground checks and major credit cards. Sports Lounge open daily 5:00 –11:00 p.m. Operated by the National Park Service. No Lookout Studio . 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Bright Angel Lodge hookups are available. Maximum vehicle Phone: (928) 638-2437. 24-hour ATM is also available. Bright Angel . . . 7:00 a.m.– 10:00 p.m. Bright Angel Restaurant Located on the rim. $69–$174. length is 30 feet. Campsites are self-serve In Bright Angel Lodge. Open daily: break- during the winter. Drive through, pick a Post Office El Tovar...... 7:00 a.m.– 10:00 p.m. fast: 6:30 –10:45 a.m., lunch: 11:15 a.m.– El Tovar Hotel site, and register at the automated machine Located at Market Plaza. Window 4:00 p.m., dinner 4:30–10:00 p.m.; Lounge Located on the rim. $174–426. at the campground office. Fee is $15 per service: Mon.–Fri. 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Hopi House . . . . . 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. night; $7.50 per night for Golden Age or Sat. 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Lobby open: Kachina Lodge Golden Access passport holders. Cash or Verkamp’s Visitor Center 5:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Phone: (928) 638-2512. Bright Angel Coffee Located on the rim. $170–180. credit cards accepted...... 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. House For reservations at other times of the year Thunderbird Lodge Kennels Canyon Village Market Place In Bright Angel Lodge. Open daily (up to six months in advance) contact Located on the rim. $ 170–180. Open daily: 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m...... 8:00 a.m.– 7:00 p.m. 5:30–11:00 a.m. Reserve America at (877) 444-6777 or visit Phone (928) 638-0534. For retrieval after online at www.recreation.gov. 5:00 p.m., contact Fire and Safety at: Bright Angel Fountain Maswik Lodge Yavapai Curio West end of village. $90–170. (928) 638-2631. Open seasonally . . . . 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Ice cream and snacks on the rim in Bright Trailer Village Angel Lodge. Open Dec. 23–Jan. 2. Reopens Yavapai Lodge Trailer sites with hookups are located next Lost & Found Feb. 16. Weather permitting. Yavapai Observation Station Market Plaza. $107–153. to Mather Campground. $30 per site per For items lost or found in hotels or restau- night for two people. $2 for each addition- rants, call (928) 638-2631. For all other lost ...... 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. The Arizona Room Phantom Ranch al person over age 16. Campers may regis- items call (928) 638-7798. Please take found On the rim next to Bright Angel Lodge. Books & More Bottom of the canyon. Overnight dormito- ter at the entrance to Trailer Village. items to the Visitor Center at Canyon View Open daily for dinner: 4:30–10:00 p.m.; Canyon View Information Plaza ry and cabin space. Advance reservations Reservations through Xanterra Parks & Information Plaza. Reservations are not accepted. Closed ...... 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. are required. Call for prices. Resorts: (888) 297-2757 or Jan. 4–Feb. 12. www.xanterra.com Garage Services Desert View area Located east of Grand Canyon National El Tovar Dining Room Desert View Campground Park Lodges general offices. Open daily 8:00 Tusayan Museum . 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. On the rim. Open daily: breakfast 6:30– Outside the Closed for the season. a.m–noon and 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Garage 11:00 a.m., lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Park provides emergency repairs such Desert View Bookstore/ dinner 5:00–10:00 p.m.; Dinner reservations as tires, belts, batteries, fuses, hoses, etc. Park Information are required (928)638-2631 ext. 6432. Grand Hotel Outside the Park Tow service provided to Williams or ...... 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Lounge 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Tusayan. (928) 638-3333 Flagstaff for more advanced repairs. Camper Village After hours emergency service available. Desert View Trading Post ...... 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Delicatessen at Grand Canyon Commercial campground located one mile (928) 638-2631 Marketplace (1.6 km) south of park entrance in the Squire Inn Desert View Watchtower In the general store at Market Plaza. Open Tusayan. (928) 638-2681 town of Tusayan. Call: (928) 638-2887. Grand Canyon ...... 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. daily 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Closed for the season. Community Library Holiday Inn Express Mon.–Fri. 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Desert View Marketplace Yavapai Cafeteria Tusayan. (928) 638-3000 Ten-X Campground Sat. 10:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Closed Sun. and ...... 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. At Market Plaza. Open Dec. 24–Jan. 4 from Operated by Kaibab National Forest. holidays. Story time for infants through 5 6:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Reopens Feb. 12. Quality Inn Located 2 miles south of Tusayan. years: Thurs. 11:00–11:30 a.m. Internet Tusayan. (928) 638-2673 Closed for the season. service available. Call (928) 638-2718 for Medical Desert View Trading directions to the library. Post Snackbar Red Feather Lodge 24-Hour Emergency Care Open daily 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Tusayan. (928) 638-2414 Child Day Care Dial 911 (From hotel rooms dial 9-911). The Kaibab Learning Center is available for Groceries day care of infants through 12 year olds if North Country Grand space is available. Immunization records Canyon Clinic Canyon Village must be provided. Open Mon.–Fri. Mon.–Fri.: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Call (928) 638-6333 for Phone: (928) 638-2551. Marketplace more details. General store at Market Plaza. Open daily; 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Desert View Marketplace Open daily; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

WINTER 2008–2009 VISITOR’S GUIDE 15 Organizations and Services

Religious Tours and Transport Additional Accessibility Bus Service Programs, services, and facilities that Services River Trips Out-of-Park are fully or partially accessible to persons Greyhound Bus Lines offers service from with physical disabilities are noted in Religious services are offered in the park Air Tours Flagstaff and Williams, Arizona, to points and the surrounding community. How- Services The Guide by the following symbol: Fixed-wing and helicopter tours of the nationwide. (See shuttle service below for ever, the National Park Service does not X Wheelchair accessible with Grand Canyon region originate daily from road transport to the park.) The following facilities are located in endorse any group or message. assistance. Grand Canyon Airport in Tusayan. A list of Tusayan, outside the park’s south entrance Current schedules are posted at Mather air tour operators is available upon request Shuttle Service on AZ Highway 64 South. Day-Use Wheelchairs Two companies provide shuttle service Campground (near the check-in station), at the Visitor Center at Canyon View For additional services not listed, consult The National Park Service provides between Flagstaff, Williams, and Grand Shrine of the Ages, the information kiosk Information Plaza and Verkamp’s Visitor the local telephone directory. Area code temporary day-use wheelchairs at no Canyon twice daily. They also serve near the post office, the Visitor Center at Center, or consult the local telephone (928) for all numbers listed below. charge at the Visitor Center at Canyon Canyon View Information Plaza, and directory. Phoenix as well as other points in northern View Information Plaza. Arizona. Verkamp’s Visitor Center. Fuel Temporary Parking Bus Tours Conoco Service Station ...... 638-2608 A Christian Ministry Flagstaff Express To obtain a permit for designated Tours within the park to Desert View and (800)563-1980 in the National Parks Hermits Rest, as well as sunrise and sunset Food parking, inquire at the entrance gate, (928) 638-2340. (928)225-2290 Verkamp’s Visitor Center, the Visitor tours, are available daily. Wheelchair- Cafe´ Tusayan...... 638-2151 www.flagstaffexpress.com Center at Canyon View Information Plaza, Grand Canyon Community accessible coaches are available by prior Canyon Food Mart...... 638-2608 Tusayan Museum, or hotel transportation Church (Interdenominational) arrangement. Contact any transportation Open Road Tours Canyon Star ...... 638-3333 desks. Jared Long, Pastor, (928) 638-2340. desk for information or call (877)226-8060 General Store ...... 638-9228 (928) 638-2631. (928)226-8060 McDonald's ...... 638-2208 The Church of Jesus Christ of Wheelchair Accessible www.openroadtours.com Pizza Hut ...... 638-4629 Latter-Day Saints Bus Tours White Water Raft Trips Quality Inn ...... 638-2673 Don Keil, Branch President, Wheelchair-accessible bus tours are avail- White water raft trips through the canyon Railroad Squire Inn Restaurant ...... 638-2681 (928) 638-4050. offers service able by prior arrangement. Contact any last from 3 days to 2 weeks and require Tusayan Steakhouse ...... 638-2780 between Williams, Arizona, and Grand lodge transportation desk or call (928) 638- El Cristo Rey Roman Catholic reservations well in advance. Most trips are We Cook Pizza, Etc ...... 638-2278 Canyon. Call 800-THE-TRAIN for infor- 2631 for information. TTY phones are Church offered April–October. Ask at the Visitor Wendy’s...... 638-6484 mation and reservations. The Railroad available to hotel guests in the park. Father Eugene Cagoco, D.S., Center at Canyon View Information Plaza Express offers bus service to take a one- (928) 638-2390. or Verkamp’s Visitor Center for a Trip Internet Access Accessibility Guide Planner with a list of river trip operators. way trip on the vintage train. To ride on the Grand Canyon Tourist Center . 638-2626 Grand Canyon train one-way in the morning, contact any Available Quality Inn ...... 638-2673 The Grand Canyon National Park Assembly of God Mule Trips transportation desk. To ride on the train Red Feather Lodge ...... 638-2414 Brian and Debbie Fulthorp, Co-pastors, One-,two-, and three-day mule trips into one-way in the afternoon, contact the Accessibility Guide is available upon Jennifer’s Internet Bakery Cafe . 638-3433 request at the Visitor Center at Canyon (928) 638-9415. the canyon depart in the morning and may Grand Canyon Railway at View Information Plaza, Verkamp’s Visitor be available on a waiting-list basis. Call 800-THE-TRAIN [(800) 843-8724]. Grand Canyon Baptist Church Cinema/Movie Center, Kolb Studio, Tusayan Museum, (928) 638-2631 or contact the Bright Angel Rick Wiles, Pastor, (928) 638-2790. IMAX Theater ...... 638-2203 Desert View Information Center, Park Lodge transportation desk for Taxi Service 10:30 a.m.– 6:30 p.m. Movie shown every Headquarters, and park entrance stations. Jehovah’s Witnesses (Tusayan) additional information. Service is available to the Grand Canyon hour on the half hour. Borden Miller, (928) 635-4166. Airport, trailheads, and other destinations. Learning & Lodging 24-hour service daily. Call: (928) 638-2822 Kaibab National Forest Fun and informative programs combine or (928) 638-2631, ext. 6563. Tusayan Ranger District ...... 638-2443 Computer Service lodging, meals, and two days in the field with an instructor. Inquire at the Front Transportation Desks News & Weather Access Desk or the Transportation Desk at any Information about Phantom Ranch facili- KNAU 90.3 ...... (800)532-5628 Organizations in-park lodge, or call (928) 638-2525, or ties, mule trips, horseback riding, air tours, Public Access Computers visit www.grandcanyonlodges.com one-day float trips, and motorcoach tours Library in the Park Headquarters building. Alcoholics Anonymous (click on promotions). (including wheelchair-accessible vehicles) Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., AA meets Monday, Wednesday, and is available at the lodge lobbies. Call (928) Skywalk Monday–Friday. No charge. Friday at 7:00 p.m. in the Kachina Room, 638-2631, ext. 6015. The Hualapai Skywalk at Grand Canyon Kachina Lodge. Meetings are open and Community Library off Navajo Street, West is on the Hualapai Indian Maswik Lodge nonsmoking. The Al Anon Family Group behind the garage. Reservation, not in Grand Canyon Times vary based on seasonal demand. meets Friday at 8:15 p.m. also in the Arizona Highway Open 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday–Friday National Park. The Skywalk at the west Kachina Room. Bright Angel Information ...... 511 and 10:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Saturday. end of Grand Canyon is approximately 6:00 a.m–6:30 p.m. or (888) 411-ROAD or www.az511.gov $3.00/half hour if no library card. Grand Canyon 250 miles from the South Rim—50 miles Rotary Club east of Highway 93 between Kingman, Yavapai Lodge Wi-Fi Access Meets Thursdays at noon in the El Tovar Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada. Times vary based on seasonal demand. Library and patio at the Park Headquarters dining room in December and in the Stop by the Visitor Center at Canyon View building. Thunderbird Room at the Thunderbird Information Plaza or Verkamp’s Visitor Lobbies of all South Rim lodges. Lodge in January and February. Center for a handout with more details and a map. For additional information or to Lions Club make reservations telephone Meets twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd (877)716-9378 or (702)878-9378 or visit Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the Grand www.destinationgrandcanyon.com. Canyon Quality Inn in Tusayan. For infor- mation call (928) 638-2271.

16 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK South Rim

Grand Canyon Village See Village Route Map pages 8–9 Yavapai Point 0 1 2 3 4 5 miles 0 1 2 3 4 5 kilometers Mather Point Navajo Point Desert View Yaki Point 7461 ft. / 2275 m 7438 ft. / 2267 m 7262 ft. / 2213 m See inset map below Park Lipan Point To Highway 89 Headquarters 7360 ft. / 2243 m Cameron 30 mi., 48 km Canyon View East Grandview Point Moran Point Information 7399 ft. / 2256 m Entrance Plaza 7160 ft. / 2182 m Dese Tusayan Ruin rt V Drive Park Boundary ie ew and Museum w Vi Dr t ive er es South D Watchtower Entrance Trading Post Desert View Area Bookstore / Information Tusayan

Grand Lodging, Restaurants, Groceries, Marketplace Canyon Souvenirs, IMAX Theater, Air Tours, Service Station (300 yds./275 m Airport walk to facilities) Restrooms P Ten-X Campground Legend Park Boundary Closed in winter P Paved Road Trailhead Picnic To I-40 Shuttle Bus Only Interpretive Trail Food Service Station Williams: 54 mi., 86 km East Entrance Flagstaff: 74 mi., 118 km Parking Ranger Station Gas Station P Campground Restroom Camping Closed until mid-May

Bookstores North Rim Desert View Services

Chevron Service Station 24-hour credit-card access year round

Desert View Marketplace Open Daily 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Bookstore / Park Information Open Daily 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Trading Post Snack Bar Open Daily 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Supporting the Park since 1932 Trading Post Gift Shop Open Daily 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The average distance across Grand When you shop at Grand Canyon Association (GCA) bookstores, your purchase Canyon “as the raven flies” is ten Watchtower Gift Shop Open Daily 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. supports Grand Canyon National Park. GCA is a nonprofit organization created miles. However, getting from the Watchtower Stairs Open Daily 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in 1932 to cultivate knowledge, discovery, and stewardship for the benefit of South Rim to the North Rim by auto- Grand Canyon National Park and its visitors. Since then, GCA has provided mobile requires a five-hour drive of 215 miles. Desert View Campground Closed Re-opens in May. more than $29.2 million in financial support. For GCA bookstore locations, see page 3. During winter months, highway AZ 67 to the North Rim entrance is When you visit our bookstores, ask how you can support Grand Canyon National closed due to snow. Lodging and Park’s educational programs and scientific research by becoming a member of the camping are available at the canyon's Grand Canyon Association. In addition to supporting the park, you will receive a National Park Service North Rim from mid-May through 15% discount at all GCA bookstores, including our online bookstore at U.S. Department of the Interior mid-October . Reservations are www.grandcanyon.org. strongly recommended. Winter Grand Canyon National Park Member discounts are also available for most classes offered by the Grand facilities are available at Jacob Lake. Post Office Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 Canyon Field Institute, GCA’s outdoor education program. For more information A separate issue of The Guide is pub- For the latest information updates, visit Grand about GCFI, visit www.grandcanyon.org/fieldinstitute. lished for the North Rim and includes Canyon National Park’s website at: www.nps.gov/grca/ Teachers can take advantage of GCA’s Travelin’ Trunk program, which details about facilities and services, as brings the Grand Canyon to your classroom. For more information contact well as program and hiking informa- The Guide is published by Grand Canyon National Park in cooperation with the Grand Canyon (800) 858-2808 ext. 7142 or [email protected] tion. Inquire at the visitor center at Association. Printed by Arizona Daily Sun on recycled paper using soy-based inks. Canyon View Information Plaza on the Shop online: www.grandcanyon.org or call toll free (800) 858-2808, ext 7030. South Rim. The North Rim issue of The Guide for the 2009 season will not be published until May, 2009. EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA

8 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK WINTER 2008–2009 VISITOR’S GUIDE 9 Grand Canyon Village Shuttle Bus Routes, Points of Interest, and Parking Ce nt er oa d

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Legend Free Shuttle Buses Hermits Rest Route Village Route Kaibab Trail Route Rules of the Road Parking Accessibility During winter at Grand Canyon The Hermits Rest Route does not Buses provide transportation Buses provide transportation between Motorist Warning Parking is available in lots through- An accessibility permit, allowing Shuttle Bus Routes National Park, free shuttle buses operate during the winter. Hermit Road between Canyon View Information Canyon View Information Plaza, Pedestrians have the right of way. out Grand Canyon Village. Please access to some areas closed to public (Indicated in blue or green) operate on two routes: Village is open to all vehicles during December, Plaza, Yavapai Point, hotels, South Kaibab Trailhead, Yaki Point, Vehicles must stop for pedestrians P avoid parking along the roadside traffic, is available at entrance gates, in crosswalks. It is the LAW. except where signs or lines on the the Visitor Center at Canyon View Shuttle Bus Stops Route (blue) and Kaibab Trail January, and February. restaurants, campgrounds, parking lots, and other and Pipe Creek Vista. This is the shortest scenic Route (green). No tickets are required, and bus facilities in the Village area. route . road indicate that it is permissible. Locations of Information Plaza, Park Headquarters, Kolb (Indicated in blue or green) This narrow road winds seven miles past numerous Pedestrian Warning the parking lots are indicated on the map above. Studio, El Tovar concierge desk, and the Bright stops are clearly marked throughout the park by overlooks to Hermits Rest. It may be closed during This is not a scenic route, but rim views are Avoid walking on narrow park Angel Lodge, Yavapai Lodge, and Maswik Lodge Major Park Roads signs with the above symbol. 30 Minutes Round Trip A Near Park Headquarters (administrative (All vehicles) inclement weather. Watch for hikers and bicyclists available a short walk from many stops. roads. Use trails that parallel most transportation desks. (without getting off bus) park roads. Always face traffic. offices). A large lot that frequently has available spots. Buses may be white or white with a green stripe. along the road. Visitors with mobility concerns will find desig- Secondary Roads B Near the businesses in Market Plaza. This is the (All vehicles) The route is indicated by a colored square near 60 Minutes Round Trip December–February Bicyclist Warning nated parking spaces in most parking lots and No shuttle bus service on the largest lot, but tends to fill early. each door. Many buses also display the route (without getting off bus) • 6:15 a.m.–5:00 p.m. buses run about every Bicycles are permitted on all paved near most facilities, including Mather Point. A Shuttle Buses Only Hermits Rest Route from name on the front of the bus. 15 minutes. and unpaved park roads and the C This small lot near the intersection of Center parking lot on the south side of Canyon View December through February. December–February Parking • 5:00 p.m.–7:15 p.m. buses run about every Greenway Trail. They are prohibit- and Village Loop Roads may have sites when others Information Plaza offers accessible parking P Pets are not permitted on buses. • 6:15 a.m.–8:00 a.m. buses run about every 30 minutes ed on all other trails, including the Rim Trail. do not. closest to the Visitor Center. Follow the signs Picnic Tables Shuttle service may be suspended 30 minutes. Bicyclists must obey all traffic regulations. Always from the main park road east of Mather Point to D Unpaved lot along the railroad tracks in the during inclement weather. • 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. buses run about every Hikers’ Express ride single file with the flow of the traffic. See and reach this parking area. Paved Trails middle of the Grand Canyon Village Historic District. 15 minutes. An early morning Hikers’ Express be seen: wear bright colors and a helmet. Near the Backcountry Information Center. The Unpaved Trails • 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. buses run about every leaves from Bright Angel Lodge On the narrow Hermit Road bicyclists should pull E southern portion of this lot has large, pull-through Note: Sunrise and sunset times 30 minutes. shuttle bus stop, the Backcountry to the right shoulder and dismount when large Distance between spaces for RVs and vehicles with trailers. points on Rim Trail are listed on page 5. Information Center, and Canyon vehicles are attempting to pass. Never hang onto a View Information Plaza, and goes directly to the shuttle bus while riding. The new Greenway Trail Easily accessible shuttle bus stops are Map is not to scale. South Kaibab Trailhead daily at 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. segment between The Abyss and Hermit Rest located in or near all parking areas. provides a bicycle path away from the road.

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Trail Condition: Maintained dirt trail. Steep. Well defined. Some shade on trail, mostly from canyon walls and dependent on time of day. Give uphill hikers the right of way. Upper portion of the trail may be extremely icy in winter or early spring. Directions to Trailhead: Located on the South Rim, trail begins just west of Bright Angel Lodge. Follow path along rim, trail starts by mule corral. Trailhead Elevation: 6,785 feet. Services: Randomly patrolled by park rangers. Water and restrooms available at trailhead and at Indian Garden. Ranger Station at Indian Garden. Note: Seasonal trail water (May - September), subject to pipeline breaks. Check at Visitor Center or Backcountry Information Center for water status. There will be mules on this trail. The Bright Angel Trail offers wonderful views all along the trail making it very easy to loose track of how far down you have hiked. Additionally, the steepness of the trail is very misleading on the way down. Plan on taking twice as long to hike up as it took to hike down.

Even though the Bright Angel has water along the trail, you need to carry water. A common mistake is not carrying water or not carrying enough water. When hiking in a group, each person should be carrying water. Remember to eat as well as drink while hiking, you use a lot of energy hiking the canyon.

MULES AND HIKERS - Several recent encounters between hikers and mules resulted in injuries to packers and the death of some mules. To ensure safety for yourself, other trail users, and mule riders, when encountering mules on the trails: • Step off the trail on the uphill side away from the edge. • Follow the direction of the wrangler. Remain completely quiet and stand perfectly still. • Do not return to the trail until the last mule is 50 feet (15 meters) past your position.

DO NOT attempt to hike from the rim to the river and back in one day, especially May to September.

Distance Elevation Services: (in Miles) Feet W = Water; T = Toilet; E = Emergency Phone Destination One Round (at Services Destination) Notes Way Trip WTE Not too steep, good to experience a view 1st Tunnel 0.18 0.36 6708 from within the canyon. Good turn-a-round point for small 1st Switchback 0.45 0.9 6560 children. Trail will start getting steeper. 2nd Tunnel 0.75 1.5 6240 Steep switchbacks after tunnel. Water available seasonally only. 1.5 Mile Resthouse 1.5 3 5720 X X X Good turn-a-round for first time canyon hikers, casual hikers, and late starters. 2 Mile Switchback Trail sign marks location, trail will get 2 4 5490 /Corner steeper from here. Water available seasonally only. 3 Mile Resthouse 3 6 4760 X X Great turn-a-round point. Water available year round. Need to get an early morning start and be in Indian Garden 4.6 9.2 3800 X X X good condition. Water. Picnic tables. Do not go past this point as a SUMMER day hike. View of the river. NO shade. This hike is Plateau Point 6.1 12.2 3770 extremely strenuous due to the distance. WARNING: Do Not attempt to hike from the rim to the river and back in one day!

Successful hikers: • Plan their hike before they start and go prepared. • Hike during the cooler, shadier time of the day. • Go slowly, rest often, and stay cool. • Eat salty foods and drink water or sports drink.

Depending on how prepared you are, your trip can be a vacation or a challenge, a revelation or an ordeal. Over 250 people are rescued from the canyon each year. The difference between a great adventure in Grand Canyon and a trip to the hospital (or worse) is up to YOU. National Park Service Day Hike - Grandview Trail U.S. Department of the Interior Grand Canyon National Park

Trail Condition: Unmaintained steep trail requires caution. Rocky and strenuous. Give uphill hikers the right of way. Upper portion of the trail may be extremely icy in winter or early spring.

Directions to Trailhead: Located on the South Rim, by vehicle to Grandview Point, 12 miles east of village along Desert View Drive. Trail begins on canyon side of retaining wall at Grandview Point.

Trailhead Elevation: 7,400 feet.

Services: NO assistance on trail.

Note: NO water along trail.

The Grandview Trail day hikes are to Coconino Saddle or Horseshoe Mesa. Day hiking as far as Horseshoe Mesa is not recommended during summer. Trail gets steeper and more tricky beyond Coconino Saddle. Trail conditions are tougher than the Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails.

Allow extra hiking time because of trail conditions. Plan on taking twice as long to hike up as it took to hike down. Hiking boots recommended. For experienced desert hikers.

Everyone needs to carry water! A common mistake is not carrying water or not carrying enough water. When hiking in a group, each person should be carrying water. Remember to eat as well as drink while hiking, you use a lot of energy hiking the canyon.

Distance Elevation Services: (in Miles) Feet W = Water; T = Toilet; E = Emergency Phone Destination One Round (at Services Destination) Notes Way Trip WTE Recommended SUMMER day hike point. Trail gets steeper and more rocky Coconino Saddle 1.1 2.2 6235 beyond here. Use extra caution along narrow sections. No water. Miners Spring Jct. 3 6 4800 Junction Sign. Stone Cabin & Junction Sign. Use extra Horseshoe Mesa / 3 6 4900 X caution along narrow sections. Toilet. No Toilet Jct. water. Use extreme caution hiking on the Mesa during summer, little trail shade. Successful hikers: • Plan their hike before they start and go prepared. • Hike during the cooler, shadier time of the day. • Go slowly, rest often, and stay cool. • Eat salty foods and drink water or sports drink.

Depending on how prepared you are, your trip can be a vacation or a challenge, a revelation or an ordeal. Over 250 people are rescued from the canyon each year. The difference between a great adventure in Grand Canyon and a trip to the hospital (or worse) is up to YOU.

DO NOT attempt to hike from the rim to the river and back in one day, especially May to September. Day Hike – Hermit Trail National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Grand Canyon National Park

Trail Condition: Unmaintained steep trail requires caution . Rocky and strenuous. Give uphill hikers the right of way. Directions to Trailhead: Located on the South Rim. During summer months, access is by shuttle bus, no private vehicles allowed. Trail begins 500 feet west of Hermits Rest. Trailhead Elevation: 6,640 feet. Services: NO assistance on trail. Note: NO treated water along trail. Water from springs must be treated before drinking. There are three common methods for treating water: boiling, iodine tablets, and filters. Hermit Trail day hikes are to Santa Maria Spring or Dripping Springs. Trail conditions are tougher than the Bright Angel and South Kaibab Trails. Allow extra hiking time because of trail conditions. Plan on taking twice as long to hike up as it took to hike down. Hiking boots recommended. For experienced desert hikers. Everyone needs to carry water! A common mistake is not carrying water or not carrying enough water. When hiking in a group, each person should be carrying water. Remember to eat as well as drink while hiking, you use a lot of energy hiking the canyon.

Distance Elevation Services: (in Miles) Feet W = Water; T = Toilet; E = Emergency Phone Destination One Round (at Services Destination) Notes Way Trip WTE Waldron Trail 1.5 3 5400 Junction Sign (right at Jct.) No water. Junction Hermit Trail Junction 1.75 3.5 5200 Junction Sign (Hermit / Dripping Springs) SANTA MARIA SPRING ROUTE (right at Hermit Trail junction sign) Santa Maria Spring 2.5 5 5000 X MUST treat water! Rest Shelter. DRIPPING SPRINGS ROUTE (left at Hermit Trail junction sign) 2.75 5.5 5270 Junction Sign (left at Jct.) Junction MUST treat water! Use extra caution Dripping Springs 3.5 7 5680 X along narrow sections.

Successful hikers: 1. Plan their hike before they start and go prepared. 2. Hike during the cooler, shadier time of the day. 3. Go slowly, rest often, and stay cool. 4. Eat salty foods and drink water or sports drink.

Depending on how prepared you are, your trip can be a vacation or a challenge, a revelation or an ordeal. Over 250 people are rescued from the canyon each year. The difference between a great adventure in Grand Canyon and a trip to the hospital (or worse) is up to YOU.

DO NOT attempt to hike from the rim to the river and back in one day, especially May to September.

Shuttle Bus Information

Hermits Rest Route - This route operates from March 1 to November 30. Buses provide transportation between the Village Route Transfer and Hermits Rest with stops at eight canyon overlooks. Hermit Road is open to private vehicles December through February only, but may be closed temporarily due to ice and snow.

For shuttle bus schedules and stops visit www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/shuttle-buses.htm Day Hike - Rim Trail National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Grand Canyon National Park

Trail Condition: Inclines to flat. Well defined. Shade along trail. Most of the trail is paved and some sections are accessible. Excellent walking for quiet views of the inner canyon and for visitors who desire an easy hike with minimal elevation change. In winter surfaces may be slippery or icy when snowy. Beware of lightning during summer thunderstorms. Leashed pets are permitted on the trail but not on park shuttle buses. Directions to Trailhead: Begin from any viewpoint in Grand Canyon Village or along Hermit Road. Can access the trail from many of the shuttle bus stops. Trailhead Elevation: 6,820 feet, varies approximately 200 feet. Note: NO water along trail. Water in Grand Canyon Village area and at Hermits Rest. The Rim Trail stretches from Pipe Creek Vista west to Hermits Rest, a distance of approximately twelve miles (19 km), most of the trail is paved. Between Pipe Creek Vista and Bright Angel Lodge only a few short sections of the trail have grades that exceed accessibility standards. West of Bright Angel Lodge, the Rim Trail narrows and climbs the Bright Angel Fault to viewpoints along Hermit Road. Between Powell Point and Monument Creek Vista the trail is a 3 foot wide dirt trail. The section of the Rim Trail between Monument Creek Vista and Hermits Rest is also known as the Hermit Road Greenway Trail.

Services: Distance Destination W = Water (in miles) to Notes (heading west) T = Toilet next point W T Paved trail begins here and heads west towards the Pipe Creek Vista 1.3 village. Shuttle bus stop. Mather Point .7 X Closest overlook to Canyon View Information Plaza. Glass observation area with canyon information. Shuttle Yavapai Point .75 X bus stop. Park Headquarters The trail between this point and the next passes historic 1 junction buildings, restrooms, and water. Village Route Transfer .7 Shuttle bus stop. Trailview Overlook .7 Good views of the Bright Angel Trail. Shuttle bus stop. Maricopa Point .5 Shuttle bus stop. Pavement ends and trail becomes 3 foot wide dirt trail. Powell Point .3 Shuttle bus stop. Hopi Point .8 X Great spot for viewing the sunset. Shuttle bus stop. Mohave Point 1.1 Shuttle bus stop. The Abyss .9 Shuttle bus stop. Dirt trail ends and trail becomes a 9 foot wide paved Monument Creek Vista 1.7 trail. Shuttle bus stop. Pima Point 1.1 Shuttle bus stop. Hermits Rest X X Small gift shop and snack bar. Shuttle bus stop. Everyone needs to carry water! Even though you will be hiking on the rim, you still need to carry water. Always remember to eat as well as drink while hiking. Successful hikers:  Plan their hike before they start and go prepared.  Hike during the cooler, shadier time of the day (in summer).  Go slowly, rest often, and stay cool.  Eat salty foods and drink water or sports drink. Depending on how prepared you are, your trip can be a vacation or a challenge, a revelation or an ordeal. Over 250 people are rescued from the canyon each year. The difference between a great adventure in Grand Canyon and a trip to the hospital (or worse) is up to YOU.

Hermit Road Greenway Trail National Park Service Day Hike - South Kaibab Trail U.S. Department of the Interior Grand Canyon National Park

Trail Condition: Maintained dirt trail. Steep. Well defined. Little shade on trail, mostly from canyon walls and dependent time of day. Give uphill hikers the right of way. Upper portion of the trail may be extremely icy in winter or early spring.

Directions to Trailhead: Located on the South Rim, access to trailhead is by shuttle bus only, NO private vehicles allowed. Trail begins south of Yaki Point on Yaki Point Road.

Trailhead Elevation: 7,200 feet.

Services: Randomly patrolled by rangers. Water available seasonally at trailhead only.

Note: NO water along trail. There will be mules on this trail.

The South Kaibab Trail offers wonderful views all along the trail making it very easy to loose track of how far down you have hiked. Additionally, the steepness of the trail is very misleading on the way down. Plan on taking twice as long to hike up as it took to hike down. Cedar Ridge has great views and is an ideal day hike. There are restrooms at Cedar Ridge.

Everyone needs to carry water! A common mistake is not carrying water or not carrying enough water. When hiking in a group, each person should be carrying water. Remember to eat as well as drink while hiking, you use a lot of energy hiking the canyon.

MULES AND HIKERS - Several recent encounters between hikers and mules resulted in injuries to packers and the death of some mules. To ensure safety for yourself, other trail users, and mule riders, when encountering mules on the trails: 1. Step off the trail on the uphill side away from the edge. 2. Follow the direction of the wrangler. Remain completely quiet and stand perfectly still. 3. Do not return to the trail until the last mule is 50 feet (15 meters) past your position.

DO NOT attempt to hike from the rim to the river and back in one day, especially May to September.

Distance Elevation Services: (in Miles) Feet W = Water; T = Toilet; E = Emergency Phone Destination One Round (at Services Destination) Notes Way Trip WTE Offers a spectacular view. Great day hike. Ooh-Aah Point .9 1.8 6320 No sign, point where trail opens to a WIDE view. No water. Good turn-a-round for first time canyon hikes, casual hikers, and late starters. Cedar Ridge 1.5 3 6060 X Restrooms. No water. First hitching rail. Do not go past this point as a SUMMER day hike. First view of river. Trail sign, second hitching rail is located after flat stretch Skeleton Point 3 6 5200 on top of ridge. Steeper switchbacks after hitching rail. No water. Do not go past this point as a day hike. WARNING: Do not attempt to hike from the rim to the river and back in one day!

Successful hikers: 1. Plan their hike before they start and go prepared. 2. Hike during the cooler, shadier time of the day. 3. Go slowly, rest often, and stay cool. 4. Eat salty foods and drink water or sports drink.

Depending on how prepared you are, your trip can be a vacation or a challenge, a revelation or an ordeal. Over 250 people are rescued from the canyon each year. The difference between a great adventure in Grand Canyon and a trip to the hospital (or worse) is up to YOU.

Shuttle Bus Information

Kaibab Trail Route - This route operates year-round. Buses provide transportation between Canyon View Information Plaza, Pipe Creek Vista, South Kaibab Trailhead, and Yaki Point. This is the shortest scenic route and the only access to Yaki Point.

Stops are as follows: 1. Canyon View Information Plaza 2. South Kaibab Trailhead 3. Yaki Point 4. Pipe Creek Vista 5. Canyon View Information Plaza

For shuttle bus schedules and stops visit www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/shuttle-buses.htm