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National Park Service National Park U.S. Department of the Interior The official newspaper May 21 to September 7, 2015

The Guide: Summer South Rim Information and Maps

1–2 hours 2–4 hours All Day • Walk five minutes from Grand • Attend a park ranger program • Drive the 25-mile (40 km) Desert Canyon Visitor Center to Mather and learn about Grand Canyon. View Drive. Stop at viewpoints, Point to see Grand Canyon. learn about ancestral Puebloan Continue along the Rim Trail • Walk 2.4 miles (3.9 km) from people at Tusayan Museum, and as time allows. Grand Canyon Visitor Center to climb to the top of the historic South Kaibab Trailhead and ride Desert View Watchtower. • Ride the Kaibab/Rim Route the Kaibab/Rim Route (orange) (orange) shuttle bus to Grand shuttle bus back. • Pick up a Junior Ranger booklet Canyon viewpoints. from any park visitor center. • Hike into Grand Canyon along Complete the booklet to earn a • Explore exhibits at Grand Canyon to the Lower free badge. Visitor Center and see the park Tunnel to get a taste of the movie, A Journey of Wonder. canyon's immensity. • Hike 7.8 miles (12.6 km) on the Rim Trail from the Village • Bicycle the Greenway Trail and to to see diverse feel the wind on your face. views. Return via the Hermits Rest Route (red) shuttle bus.

Table of Contents Emergencies Special Opportunities ...... 2 Safety and Regulations; Visitor Services ... 6 Dial 911 Park Ranger Programs ...... 3 Day Hikes Below the Rim ...... 7 Maps; Shuttle Bus Schedules ...... 4–5 Desert View Maps and Services; Rim Trail; North Country Grand Canyon Clinic Bicycle Trails ...... 8 8 am–6 pm, daily; 928-638-2551 Begin Adventure your Special Opportunities First Friday Film Fest Star Party Echoes From the Canyon June 5, 8:30 pm: Damnation June 13–20 July 25, 8:30 pm Welcome to Grand July 3, 8:30 pm: Musicwood Grand Canyon Visitor Center August 8, 8 pm Canyon National Park! August 7, 8 pm: Plastic Paradise Dusk: Telescope viewing begins August 22, 8 pm As you explore the McKee Amphitheater 8 pm: Slide show in theater; limited McKee Amphitheater park, I hope you find Enjoy the summer evening outdoors with capacity; arrive early Watch historical figures from Grand Canyon's something that catches films about Earth's complex and unique 9 pm: Best telescope viewing begins past come to life with stories about their your eye, inspires wonder, provokes a environment and learn what you can do to and continues into the evening families, adventures, discoveries, and efforts question, makes a lasting impression, or protect our planet for future generations. 9 pm, 9:30 pm, 10 pm: Constellation tours to survive in this remote location. Wheelchair- leaves you wanting more. This remarkable Wheelchair-accessible with assistance. Bring a flashlight for arrival and departure; accessible with assistance. canyon inspired earlier visitors to protect red lights only in telescope lot. Dress warmly. it in perpetuity and today creates untold Wheelchair-accessible. memories for millions of visitors each year. Grand Canyon Music Festival Discover the Canyon A visit to Grand Canyon can begin a The 32nd Season With Your Phone lifetime of experiences exploring your August 28 to Sept 12, 7: 30 pm Enjoy two-minute park ranger talks national park system or culminate a life- Shrine of the Ages about the park's natural and cultural long journey. In 2016, the National Park Featuring the Catalyst String Quartet and Sweet history at 30 different locations. Look Service will celebrate its 100th birthday. Plantain. Tickets and information: Be a Part of Something Grand for cell phone tour signs, dial 928-225- As we engage the next generation of park www.grandcanyonmusicfest.org stewards, we invite you to Find Your Park. You can make a difference at 2907 and enter the stop number. Hosted Grand Canyon National Park! by the Grand Canyon Association. The Sun and Moon You found Grand Canyon, but did you Date Sunrise Sunset With your help, the Grand Canyon know the Grand Canyon state boasts 22 May 15 5:23 am 7:26 pm Explore Virtual Caches other national park sites? Each of these Association (GCA) supports an June 1 5:13 am 7:40 pm Discover EarthCaches™ specifically places shares a unique story, preserves a impressive variety of projects and June 15 5:11 am 7:47 pm tailored to geology, educational part of our collective history, or offers an programs that ensure all visitors enjoy July 1 5:15 am 7:49 pm experiences, modern technology, and opportunity to view unparalleled beauty. the awe-inspiring wonder of July 15 5:23 am 7:46 pm outdoor adventures. Stop by Grand Grand Canyon. August 1 5:35 am 7:35 pm Canyon Visitor Center or visit nps.gov/ As you Find Your Park and discover what August 15 5:46 am 7:20 pm grca/planyourvisit/virtual-caching. these places mean to you, whether it is As the park's official nonprofit partner, September 1 6:00 am 6:58 pm htm to get EarthCache™ information at Grand Canyon National Park, Navajo GCA cooperates with the National and start your adventure. You will need National Monument, Hubbell Trading Post Full Moon Date Rise Time National Historic Site, or the city park back Park Service to operate Park Stores your own GPS device to participate. in seven locations. GCA Park Store June 2 7:48 pm home, take the time to share what makes July 1 7:27 pm purchases help fund new exhibits, that piece of public land so special. Share July 31 7:44 pm Earn Your Junior Ranger Badge scientific research, trail restoration, a story of your experiences and invite August 29 7:01 pm Children ages four and older can pick others to find their park and create their wildlife monitoring, ecological up a free Junior Ranger booklet from own stories. The National Park Service restoration, art programs, Junior Ranger The North Rim any visitor center. Have fun learning Centennial is the perfect opportunity for and education programs, and about Grand Canyon by completing at Grand Canyon's North Rim provides all of us to create a new relationship or historic building preservation. least four activities and attending a park visitors with a tranquil experience. Open rekindle an old one with the wonders of ranger program. Turn in the completed national parks and public lands. So get mid-May through the end of October, Explore Grand Canyon's Wonders with booklet at any visitor center and earn going! Explore Grand Canyon, explore the North Rim is a four-hour, 215-mile Grand Canyon Field Institute a badge and certificate. Special patches Arizona, explore the country. With 407 Learn about geology, archaeology, (346 km) drive from Grand Canyon national park units in all 50 states get out are also available for purchase at Grand photography, yoga, and more, during Village. Accommodations fill in advance; there and Find Your Park! Canyon Association Park Stores. fun and informative education classes. reservations strongly recommended. Grand Canyon Lodge Activities include rim walks, backpacks, Thank you, 877-386-4383 or www.foreverresorts.com Find Junior Ranger programs at the and river trips. Call 866-471-4435 or North Rim Campground North Rim (May to October), Indian visit grandcanyon.org/fieldinstitute 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov Garden, , and more Superintendent David V. Uberuaga than 250 national parks, seashores, and Grand Canyon National Park Take Grand Canyon Home with You monuments nationwide. The Junior PO Box 129 Join GCA today. Members receive Ranger program is generously supported Grand Canyon, AZ 86023-0129 USA exclusive benefits and discounts. For by the Grand Canyon Association. information, visit a GCA Park Store, Park Headquarters call toll-free 800-858-2808, or visit 928-638-7888 grandcanyon.org.

Website nps.gov/grca/ Learn in an Outdoor Classroom Teachers Middle and High School Youth University Students Grand Canyon National Park Field Trips, Classroom Rangers, Distance Canyon Field Schools Grand Canyon Semester Located in northern Arizona, the park Learning, and Teacher Workshops Deepen your connection to Grand Grand Canyon National Park partners encompasses 277 miles (446 km) of the Using Grand Canyon as a teaching tool, Canyon National Park. Spend one to with Northern Arizona University and and adjacent uplands. park rangers conduct curriculum-based two weeks exploring the trails, running Prescott College to offer a unique, One of the most spectacular examples field trips, in-class presentations, and the rapids, and camping under the stars. semester-long program. Grand Canyon of erosion anywhere in the world, Grand live, two-way video distance learning Summer 2015 programs are full, please Semester immerses students in a place- Canyon offers visitors incomparable vistas. programs for grades K–12. Students check for future opportunities. based learning experience using Grand Grand Canyon National Park is a World engage in real-world exploration of 928-638-7924 or nps.gov/grca/forkids/camp.htm Canyon as a classroom and laboratory. Heritage Site. concepts related to geology, ecology, Classroom academics combine and human history. with field opportunities to create an The Guide is published by Grand Canyon 928-638-7931 or nps.gov/grca/forteachers/ National Park and is supported by your unparalleled learning environment. nau.edu/Honors/GCS/ or prescott.edu/learn/non- fees. It is available in French, German, degree/grand-canyon-semester.html Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. An Accessibility Guide is also available.

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2 Grand Canyon National Park • South Rim Park Ranger Programs Discover Grand Canyon with free programs given by park rangers and volunteers Outdoor programs may be cancelled or moved inside during inclement weather in or near the Village. For Desert View programs, see page 8. Since parking or when lightning danger is present. Times are mountain standard, which is the is limited, park rangers recommend you ride the free shuttle bus to program same as Pacific time through October 31. Check at visitor centers and hotels for locations. Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. additional program offerings.

Time Program Meeting Location Duration/Distance Su M Tu W Th F S 7 am Into the Canyon Hike Discover the canyon's beauty and natural history South Kaibab Trailhead 3–4 hours while descending 1,120 ft (340 m) on an unpaved trail. Strenuous hike; not 3 miles (4.8 km) √ √ √ √ recommended for people with heart or respiratory problems or difficulty walking. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and wear sturdy hiking shoes.

8:30 am Rim View Walk Travel the paved Rim Trail and learn about natural history Bright Angel 2 hours and some of the critical issues facing Grand Canyon. To return, you may Trailhead sign 2 miles (3.2 km) √ √ √ choose to hike back, continue on to Hermits Rest, or ride the shuttle bus.

9:30 am Science in the Park: Life of an Oak Experience hands-on current research Grand Canyon Visitor 60 minutes √ √ and become a citizen scientist in your community. Center flagpole

9:30 am Fossil Discovery Walk This easy walk explores what fossils tell us about Bright Angel 60 minutes √ √ √ √ √ √ √ the geologic story of ancient life and why they should be protected. Trailhead Restrooms 0.2 miles (300 m)

10:30 am Canyon in Focus For centuries explorers, scientists, and artists have South Kaibab Trailhead 60 minutes √ √ √ √ √ captured the majesty of Grand Canyon through art or writing. Hike along 1 mile (1.6 km) a less-traveled trail and find your inspiration. Journals provided.

1 pm A Walk Through History Hear stories of people's enduring relationship Verkamp's Visitor 45 minutes √ √ √ √ √ √ √ with Grand Canyon and take a short walk around the village historic Center flagpole 0.3 miles (500 m) district. Perfect for train passengers. Accessible.

2 pm and Geology Glimpse Gain a quick insight into Grand Canyon’s unique Yavapai Geology 30 minutes 3:30 pm geologic story. Following the talk, consider walking the Trail of Time or Museum √ √ √ √ √ √ √ exploring Yavapai Geology Museum. Accessible.

4 pm Condor Talk Learn about the majestic and endangered California condor, Village Amphitheater 45 minutes √ √ √ √ √ √ √ its reintroduction to northern Arizona, and its ongoing struggle for survival. Accessible.

8:30 pm, May to July Evening Program Relax beneath the stars and enjoy a presentation about McKee Amphitheater 45 minutes 8 pm, Aug to Sept the park's fascinating natural or cultural history. Check visitor centers for √ √ √ topics. Accessible with assistance. No program June 13–20; join Star Party.

Evening; check visitor Ranger Rendezvous Discover Grand Canyon in the evening! Explore Check visitor centers 45–60 minutes √ √ √ centers for time some of the park's lesser-known stories and facts. Programs include star talks, night hikes to the rim, cemetery tours, and more. Dress warmly. No program June 13–20; join Star Party.

Evening; check visitor Science in the Park: Night Skies Experience hands-on current research McKee Amphitheater 60 minutes √ centers for time and become a citizen scientist in your community. No program June 13–20; join Star Party.

Junior Ranger Programs Time Programs for Families with Children Ages 6–14 Meeting Location Duration/Distance Su M Tu W Th F Sa 9 am Family Adventure Hike Hike the challenging and learn about Hermits Rest bell 2 hours √ √ √ √ rocks, fossils, plants, and animals. Bring water, salty snacks, sunscreen, and June 14 to Aug 8 wear sturdy hiking shoes. To arrive on time, board the free Hermits Rest 2 miles (3.2 km) Route shuttle bus by 8 am. Steep, rocky, strenuous hike not recommended for people with heart or respiratory problems, difficulty walking, or an extreme fear of heights. 9 am Discovery Pack Borrow a discovery pack and explore Grand Canyon with Outside Verkamp's 60 minutes √ √ √ √ √ √ √ your family. The pack contains naturalist tools and plant and animal field Visitor Center June 14 to Aug 8 guides to help you on your adventure. Parents check out the packs in the morning and must return them between 3:30 and 5 pm at Verkamp's Visitor Center. Accessible. 10 am Walk on the Wild Side Explore the canyon's natural world during this Shrine of the Ages 60 minutes √ √ √ √ √ √ √ walk through the forest to the canyon rim. Rocky surfaces and uneven wooden benches June 14 to Sept 7 terrain; sturdy shoes advised. 0.5 mile (0.8 km) 2 pm Natural Wonders Discover what makes Grand Canyon one of the Seven 30 minutes √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Natural Wonders of the World. Accessible. rim patio June 14 to Sept 7 4:30 pm Kids Rock! Enjoy games and activities introducing children to the natural Shrine of the Ages 60 minutes √ √ √ √ √ √ √ and historic wonders of Grand Canyon. wooden benches June 14 to Sept 7 5 pm Critter Chat Learn about Grand Canyon's diverse wild inhabitants. Grand Canyon 30 minutes √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Accessible. Visitor Center June 14 to Aug 8 flagpole 7:30 pm Twilight Zone Experience the night with activities connecting children to Shrine of the Ages 60–90 minutes √ √ √ the canyon's nocturnal world. Rocky surfaces and uneven terrain; sturdy wooden benches June 14 to Aug 8 walking shoes advised. Bring a flashlight.

Park Ranger Programs Down in Grand Canyon Indian Garden, times vary, Phantom Ranch, 4 pm and 7:30 pm, Are you hiking to Phantom Ranch or Indian Garden? If so, discover fascinating Saturday to Tuesday Daily aspects of the inner canyon with a wide range of natural and cultural history Check the bulletin board for program Check bulletin boards for program programs. These programs are only accessible by a long, strenuous hike or mule ride. topics, locations, and times. Wilderness locations and topics. Phantom Ranch Explorer Junior Ranger booklet Junior Ranger activity booklet available. available. Accessible only by hiking 4.5 Accessible only by hiking or a mule ride miles (7.2 km) down Bright Angel Trail. to the bottom of Grand Canyon.

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Market Plaza Best Western GrandIMAX/R.P.'s Shrine of the Ages Westbound Mather Point Grand Canyon Canyon Squire InnStage Shop Visitor CenterPipe Creek Vista westbound Yavapai southbound Grand Canyon Grand Canyon westbound Yaki Visitor Center Geology Visitor Center Museum eastbound Point northbound Mather The Grand Trailer VillageMarket Plaza Hotel Shrine of the AgesCampground Eastbound Grand Canyon SouthTrailhead Kaibab & Saloon Visitor Center Big E Steakhouse

The Guide • Summer 2015 5 Protect the Park, Protect Yourself Please report any concerns to a park employee. Elevation Use sunblock, stay View Grand Canyon Safely Protect and Respect Wildlife No Unmanned Aircraft hydrated, take your time, and rest Stay behind railings and safety walls Approaching or feeding any animal Launching, landing, or operating an to reduce the risk of sunburn, or at least six feet (2 m) from the edge. is dangerous—both to you and the unmanned aircraft is prohibited inside dehydration, nausea, shortness of Hold on to children. Always be aware animal—and illegal. Grand Canyon National Park. breath, and exhaustion. The high of your surroundings. Look first where elevation (7,000 feet/2,135 m) and dry you are stepping before backing up. Deer and elk: Keep a safe distance of Leave Everything You Find climate here affects you differently than at least 75 feet (23 m) or about six car Grand Canyon National Park—a World your home environment. Free Drinking Water The park and lengths. Heritage Site—belongs to everyone. its partners provide free Grand Canyon Please leave rocks, plants, wood, and Weather Monsoon storms are spring water in bottle filling stations at Squirrels: Do not feed the squirrels. artifacts where you find them. common during summer. When you major trailheads, visitor centers, grocery They will bite and can possibly carry hear thunder, move away from the stores, and lodges. fleas with the plague. Protect the View The walls of canyon rim. Do not stand under a tree. Grand Canyon tell an amazing story. Seek shelter inside a vehicle, building, Bring Your Leashed Pet Leashed California condor: Stay at least 75 feet That story can be altered when you or shuttle bus. Note that shuttle buses pets are allowed on rim trails. Pets (23 m) away from these endangered leave graffiti. only stop at designated bus stops. Be are not allowed below the rim, in birds. aware of possible flash floods and buildings, or on shuttle buses. These Dispose of Your Litter Help keep falling rocks during and after storms. limits do not apply to service animals. Watch Out Below Rocks, coins, Grand Canyon clean by recycling and Anyone wishing to take a service animal and trash tossed over the edge of using trash receptacles. below the rim must check in at the Grand Canyon, and rocks dislodged by Backcountry Information Center. walking off trail, can injure hikers and wildlife below. Visitor Services Locations shown on the maps on pages 4–5. Core operating hours listed below; hours may be extended in summer. Information: Village Services Lodging Tours and Trips Backcountry Information Center ATM Chase Bank and Maswik Lodge Bright Angel Lodge, El Tovar Hotel, Bright Angel Bicycles Bicycle, wheelchair, 8 am–noon and 1–5 pm Kachina Lodge, Maswik Lodge, and and stroller rentals, guided tours daily, and Canyon Village Market "General Store" Thunderbird Lodge Prices range from repair/parts. 9 am–5 pm through October 31. Grand Canyon Visitor Center Groceries, supplies, and gifts. 8 am–7 pm $100–489; same-day reservations: 928-638- Reservations: 928-638-3055 8 am–5 pm 2631; advance reservations: 888-297-2757 or or bikegrandcanyon.com Chase Bank Monday to Thursday 9 am–5 pm; grandcanyonlodges.com Grand Canyon Association Park Store Friday 9 am–6 pm. 928-638-2437 Yavapai Lodge prices range from $89–182; Xanterra Transportation Desks Arrange tours at Visitor Center Plaza reservations: 877-404-4611 or and trips at Bright Angel Lodge 6 am–6:30 8 am–8 pm Garage Emergency repairs and tow service. visitgrandcanyon.com pm; El Tovar Hotel concierge desk 7 am–9 pm; 8 am to noon and 1–5 pm. 928-638-2631 Phantom Ranch Meals, hiker dormitory, and Maswik Lodge 6 am–6:30 pm cabin space located at bottom of the canyon. Kaibab Learning Center Day care for one to Next-day reservations: 928-638-3283; advance Xanterra Bus Tours Daily departures for 8 am–8 pm 12 year olds; immunization records required. reservations: 888-297-2757 sunrise and sunset viewing and to Desert View Monday to Friday, 7:30 am–5:30 pm. 928-638- Watchtower and Hermits Rest. Reserve at El Verkamp's Visitor Center 6333 Camping Tovar Hotel concierge desk or Bright Angel or 8 am–8 pm Mather Campground (National Park Service) Maswik Lodge transportation desks, 928-638- Kennel Dogs and cats need proof of $18 per night family site; $50 per night group 2631, or grandcanyonlodges.com Yavapai Geology Museum vaccinations. 7:30 am–5 pm, 928-638-0534 site; $25 per night horse site. No hook-ups; 8 am–8 pm For retrieval after 5 pm: 928-638-2631 dump station nearby. Maximum vehicle length Xanterra Mule Trips Overnight trips to 30 feet (9.1 m). Reservations: recreation.gov or Phantom Ranch depart daily. A two-hour Lost and Found 928-638-7798; 928-638-2631 877-444-6777. Canyon Vista ride along the rim departs twice Food and Beverage daily. Inquire at Bright Angel or Maswik Lodge Bright angel bicycles Post Office Monday to Friday 9 am–4:30 pm; Trailer Village transportation desks or call 928-638-3283. Café at Mather Point Grab-and-go food and Saturday 11 am–1 pm; closed Sunday and $36 per night for two people; $3.50 for each espresso bar. 7 am–6 pm federal holidays. 928-638-2512 additional person over age 16. Pull-through sites with hookups; dump station nearby. Kiosk: River Rafting Bright Angel Lodge Religious Services See schedules at Mather 8 am–5 pm; same-day reservations: 928-638- Smooth-Water raft trips The Arizona Room Lunch 11:30 am–3 pm; Campground, Shrine of the Ages, Grand Canyon 1006; advance reservations: 877-404-4611 or outside the park dinner 4:30–10 pm, reservations not accepted; Post Office, Grand Canyon Visitor Center, and visitgrandcanyon.com. Colorado River Discovery lounge 4:30–10 pm Park Headquarters 888-522-6644 or www.raftthecanyon.com Bright Angel Coffee House 6–10 am Laundry and Showers at Camper Services Bright Angel Ice Cream Fountain 10 am– Taxi Service in Village and Tusayan. 8 am–6 pm, last laundry wash 4:45 pm whitewater Raft trips 5 pm, weather permitting 928-638-2822 inside the park Bright Angel Breakfast 6:30–10:45 am; lunch Books and Gifts nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/whitewater-rafting. 11:15 am–4 pm; dinner 4:30–10 pm WiFi and Public Computer Access Bright Angel Lodge 7 am–10 pm htm Bright Angel Lounge 11 am–11 pm Park Headquarters: Free WiFi 8 am–5 pm, El Tovar Hotel 7 am–10 pm daily. Computers available in research library Grand Canyon Association Park Stores Additional Resources Canyon Village Market 8 am–4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except at Kolb Studio 8 am–8 pm Arizona Highway Information Dial 511 or Canyon Village Deli 8 am–6 pm federal holidays at Verkamp's Visitor Center 8 am–8 pm 888-411-ROAD or visit az511.gov Community Library: Free WiFi and computers at Visitor Center Plaza 8 am–8 pm El Tovar Hotel available, 10:30 am–5 pm, Monday to Saturday at Yavapai Geology Museum 8 am–8 pm Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce El Tovar Breakfast 6:30–10:45 am; lunch Hotel Lobbies: WiFi available 24 hours a day; Hermits Rest Gift Shop 9 am–5 pm 844-638-2901, www.grandcanyoncvb.org 11:15 am–2 pm; dinner 5–10 pm, reservations fees may be charged Hopi House 9 am–5 pm recommended, 928-638-2631, ext. 6432 Canyon Village Market: WiFi; 8 am–7 pm Lookout Studio 9 am–5 pm Kaibab National Forest Tusayan Ranger District El Tovar Lounge 11 am–11 pm Maswik Lodge 7 am–10 pm ranger station, 8 am–4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, Yavapai Gift Shop 8 am–8 pm 928-638-2443 Hermits Rest Hermits Rest Snack Bar 9 am–5 pm

Maswik Lodge Maswik Food Court 6 am–10 pm Maswik Pizza Pub 11 am–11 pm

Yavapai Lodge Yavapai Restaurant 6:30 am–9 pm Yavapai Tavern 11 am–10 pm Yavapai Coffee Shop 7 am–3 pm

6 Grand Canyon National Park • South Rim Day Hikes Below the Rim A day hike into Grand Canyon affords an unparalleled experience. Knowledge, Backcountry Camping Permits preparation, and a good plan are all keys to success. Consider purchasing a trail You must obtain a permit from the Backcountry guide at a GCA Park Store before venturing down the trail. Gauge your fitness level, Information Center to camp anywhere in the park be honest about your health, and don't compare yourself to five years ago. Know other than in a developed campground on the South your limits and avoid spontaneity—Grand Canyon is an extreme environment! Rim. A limited number of last minute walk-up permits are available. Park rangers say "going down is optional, but coming up is mandatory." Plan to take twice as long to hike up as it took to hike down. Stay together, follow your For additional information about day and overnight hiking, visit the Backcountry plan, and know where and how to seek help. Information Center or nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm.

Trail Destination Distance Difficulty Elevation Change Time Facilities Roundtrip From the Rim Roundtrip Bright Angel Trail: Upper Tunnel 0.4 miles (0.6 km) easy 60 feet (20 m) 20 minutes none • Follows Bright Angel Fault down Garden Lower Tunnel 1.7 miles (2.8 km) moderate 590 feet (180 m) 1–2 hours none Creek Canyon on a well-maintained trail • Ride Village Route shuttle bus to trailhead 1½-Mile Resthouse 3 miles (4.8 km) moderate 1,120 feet (340 m) 2–4 hours water, toilets, • Water, toilets, and emergency telephone emergency phone available at trailhead • Water not always available at Indian Garden 3-Mile Resthouse 6 miles (9.6 km) difficult 2,120 feet (645 m) 4–6 hours water, toilets, and resthouses due to pipeline breaks or repair emergency phone work—check at Backcountry Information Indian Garden 9 miles (14.4 km) very difficult 3,040 feet (925 m) 6–9 hours water, toilets, ranger Center before descending station, camping, • Always bring a method to treat water emergency phone

South Kaibab Trail: Ooh Aah Point 1.8 miles (2.9 km) moderate 760 feet (230 m) 1–2 hours none • Follows an exposed ridge line on a well- Cedar Ridge 3 miles (4.8 km) difficult 1,120 feet (340 m) 2–4 hours toilets maintained trail; best views during a relatively short hike Skeleton Point 6 miles (9.6 km) very difficult; 2,040 feet (620 m) 4–6 hours none • Ride the Kaibab/Rim Route or Hikers' Express start hike before 6 am shuttle bus to trailhead • Water, toilets, and pay phone located at trailhead

Hermit Trail and Dripping Spring Trail: Hermit Basin 2.8 miles (4.5 km) difficult 1,240 feet (380 m) 2–4 hours none • Offers intimate views of a long side canyon Santa Maria Spring 5 miles (8 km) very difficult 1,680 feet (510 m) 4–6 hours must treat water • Rough and unmaintained—for experienced desert hikers only Dripping Spring 7 miles (11.3 km) very difficult 1,040 feet (315 m) 5–7 hours must treat water • Begins west of Hermits Rest; ride the Hermits Rest Route shuttle bus to Hermits Rest • Water and toilets available at Hermits Rest

9 Essentials for Your Day Pack , Bright Angel Trail Profiles* Hermit Trail, Dripping Spring Trail Profiles* Water At least two liters of water Watch for mules: stand Trailhead Trailhead depending on hike intensity and 6840ft on uphill side of trail, let 7200ft South Kaibab Trailhead 2085m duration. Eat and drink while resting; them pass, and do not 2195m Hermits Rest Trailhead sip fluids while hiking. Always bring a touch them. Follow the Route Transfer 6640ft 2025m wrangler's directions. rail method to treat water. T Ooh Aah Point 6440ft Upper Tunnel Hermits 1965m 6780ft il Rest 2067m a Food r Salty snacks and a full meal. Eat KaibabCedar Ridge T Lower Tunnel t 6080ft rail 6250ft i often, even if you are not hungry. Snack 1855m T m 1½-Mile 1905m r every time you hydrate. e South Resthouse H Angel 5720ft Dripping Skeleton 1745m Hermit Spring First Aid Kit and Survival Tools Also include Point Bright Basin 5600ft 5160ft 5400ft 1705m medications, blister care, and duct tape. 1575m 3-Mile Resthouse 1645m 4720ft rail 1440m g T Map rin Know your route. Many trails are Sp Dripping well marked, but some are not. Santa Maria Spring 4900ft Flashlight or Headlamp You may end up Indian Garden 1510m 3800ft hiking in the dark unexpectedly; cell 1160m phones do not provide adequate light.

Sun Protection Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and a sun umbrella. *Trails and canyon continue further than shown *Trails and canyon continue further than shown Communication Whistle or signal mirror; 4 Dangerous Health Risks while cell phones are not reliable, they Warning! Common Challenges Any activity at high Hyponatremia This common hiking may be helpful. • Hiking to the river and back in elevation and in a dry environment illness occurs from overhydration and one day is not recommended can bring your body past its limits, low salt ingestion during a strenuous Simple Shelters Emergency tarp with due to long distances, extreme exacerbate medical conditions or hike—a deadly condition if ignored. reflective side. temperature changes, and current illnesses, and harm you due to Balance hydration with salty snacks, a near 5,000-foot (1,500 m) Weather-appropriate Clothing and Footwear a lack of regular exercise. eat a well-rounded lunch, and rest elevation change each way. If Layer for the weather, protect yourself frequently. you think you have the fitness from the sun, and wear hiking boots Heat-related Illnesses Beware of over- and experience to attempt this with good soles. Remember that the exposure to hot, dry weather. Rest in Over Exertion When looking from the extremely strenuous hike, please weather can change suddenly. the shade, hydrate, and eat high-energy rim into Grand Canyon everything seek the advice of a park ranger foods. Start and finish your hike looks close—but it is not! Know your at the Backcountry Information before 10 am or after 4 pm. Do not limits, pace yourself, and take a 5- to Center. hike during the heat of the day. 10-minute break every hour. If you are • The Colorado River is fast, wide, not feeling well, rest at least 30 minutes. and a cold 46°F (8°C) year-round. Turn around on your hike before you Do not swim in the river—you feel tired. will perish!

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To Williams, Flagstaff, and 40 To Arizona Trail Park Ranger Programs Desert View Desert View Watchtower Desert View Tusayan Ruin Tour 11 am and 1:30 pm daily at Tusayan Museum; 20 Point North Desert View minutes on a flat, easy trail; accessible. Explore how ancestral Puebloan Core operating hours listed; hours people met their needs while creating homes at Grand Canyon. 0 300 Feet may be extended in summer. Trading Post Information 0 60 Meters Snack Bar Watchtower Rove 2 pm daily at Desert View Watchtower; not courtesy Desert View watchtower accessible. Drop by anytime between 2 pm and 4 pm to meet a park 0.25mi (0.4km) phone 8 am to 30 minutes before sunset. ranger and learn about Mary Colter and her historic Watchtower. Stairs close one hour before sunset. See page 2 Market for sunset times. Sunset Talk One hour before sunset daily—see page 2 for sunset times; 60 minutes; accessible. Meet in front of Desert View Watchtower to Tusayan Museum and Ruin enjoy a beautiful sunset while exploring Grand Canyon's fascinating 9 am–5 pm natural and cultural resources.

Books and Gifts RV Parking Desert View Trading Post 9 am–5 pm Grand Canyon Association Park Stores Desert View Cultural Demonstrations Desert View Watchtower 8 am to 30 Desert View Watchtower minutes before sunset. 9 am–4:30 pm To Desert View Campground Tusayan Museum and Ruin 9 am–5 pm Duane Jessica Lomatewama Karen Abeita To Grand Canyon Tawahongva June 20–21 August 1–2 Village Gas Food and Beverage June 6–7 Hopi basket making Hopi potter 25mi (40km) Station Desert View Snack Bar 9 am–4 pm; located in Hopi overlay jewelry courtesy phone Desert View Trading Post Jonah Hill Gerard Begay July 25–26 September 5–6 Services Hopi silversmith and Navajo weaver To Cameron Desert View Market 8 am–5 pm ethnobotany 30mi (48km) Desert View Service Station 9 am–5 pm through late October; fuel, including diesel, available 24 hours a day with credit card

Camping Desert View Campground (National Park Service) $12 per night; no hookups; maximum vehicle length 30 feet (9.1 m); first-come, first- served self registration. Walk the Rim Trail Pedaling the Park The Rim Trail stretches from South to a full afternoon hike. The Rim Trail Bicycle along the canyon rim and Kaibab Trailhead to Hermits Rest. It is wheelchair-accessible from Lookout through peaceful forest scenery by offers a diverse hiking experience along Studio to South Kaibab Trailhead. Ride following the green dashed lines on 13 miles (21 km) of the canyon, shown the free shuttle bus and add variety into the map on pages 4–5. Bicycles are by brown and green dashed lines on your Rim Trail adventure by walking only permitted on the Greenway Trail, the map on pages 4–5. Choose your one way and riding back. Distances paved roads, and dirt roads open to adventure, from a short sunrise walk below are one way. vehicles. Bicycles are prohibited on the Rim Trail and trails down into Grand Canyon. Consider riding your bicycle Difficulty Start Finish Distance Attraction one way and riding the shuttle bus Easy, popular Mather Point Yavapai 0.7 miles View of Colorado River and back. Wide, paved Point (1.1 km) Phantom Ranch trail; accessible Yavapai Verkamp's 1.3 miles Touch rocks from all of Grand Obey all traffic regulations, ride single for strollers and Geology Visitor (2.1 km) Canyon's layers along the award- file with the flow of traffic, and wear wheelchairs Museum Center winning Trail of Time with assistance bright colors and a helmet. On Yaki Verkamp's Kolb Studio 0.6 miles Explore local history in the village Point and Hermit roads, bicyclists Visitor Center (1 km) historic district must pull to the right shoulder and Easy, Less South Kaibab Mather 2.1 miles Great views of a trail going down dismount when a shuttle bus passes. Traveled Trailhead Point (3.4 km) into Grand Canyon; paved Little elevation Monument Hermits Rest 2.8 miles Quiet and less crowded with Did you know? gain Creek Vista (4.5 km) forest and canyon views; paved A four-mile (6.4 km) bicycle trip keeps Hopi Point Powell Point 0.3 miles Expansive east and west views of approximately 15 pounds (6.8 kg) of (0.5 km) Grand Canyon; unpaved vehicle pollutants out of the air we Moderate Mohave Point Monument 2.0 miles Unpaved trail with great views breathe. Some elevation Creek Vista (3.2 km) gain and/or Hermits Rest Trailview 0.7 miles Views of the Village and Bright rough terrain Route Transfer Overlook (1.1 km) Angel Trail; paved, steep grade

Lightning is dangerous. Stay away from the edge of the canyon to avoid deadly situations. Seek shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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