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South Rim Nature Trail Have a Safe Stay in the Park How to See Grand A free publication to provide information about Grand Canyon National Park Volume VII, Issue 7 March 18 - April 14, 1984 South Rim Grand Canyon Nature Trail How to See Grand Canyon News Briefs One of the best ways to experience the There is no "best way" to see Grand drive the 8 miles along the West Rim Grand Canyon is to take a hike. Most of Canyon. However, visitors often seek Drive to Hermit's Rest. The Colorado Lost and Found the inner Canyon trails, however, are recommendations about what to do or River can be seen from Hopi Point, The park lost and found desk is located strenuous and time consuming. If you are where to view the canyon. For some, the Mohave Point, and Pima Point. at the Visitor Center in Grand Canyon only in fair condition or have small answer may be to simply relax and enjoy One Day Village. children with you, an excellent alternative the serenity. For others the following list 1. Visit Yavapai Museum, the Visitor is the Rim Trail. may be helpful. Here's what you do if you Center and see the West Rim — all Emergency? The trail extends along the rim of the have: described above. National Park Service Rangers are here to Canyon between Maricopa Point on the Two or Three Hours 2. Drive the East Rim Drive to Desert provide you with assistance if an emergen­ West Rim and Yavapai Museum east of 1. Visit Yavapai Geologic Museum for View (25 miles one way) for different view cy occurs. If you need an ambulance, the Visitor Center. The entire length of the exhibits about the geologic history and see of the Canyon. At Desert View is the medical assistance, need to report a lost trail is paved and it is level in most sec­ a panoramic view of the Canyon. famous Watchtower, views of the Painted person, have a vehicle breakdown, or need tions providing a sharp contrast to the 2. For scenic views of Grand Canyon, Desert and the Colorado River. The a law enforcement official, contact a Inner Canyon trails. While the overall drive the 8 miles along the West Rim •Tusayan Ruins are located two miles west Ranger or call 038-2477 anytime day or length of the trail is 3% miles, you can Drive to Hermit's Rest. The Colorado of Desert View and afford a step back in night (this is an emergency number only, walk any part of it, making your trip as River can be seen from Hopi Point, time at Grand Canyon circa 1185 A.D. for information call 638-7888). If you are long or as short as you wish. Mohave Point, and Pima Point. 3. Take a walk along the self-guiding in the vicinity of the Visitor Center you The section of the trail between Half Day nature trail on the rim (described above) may stop in to make a report. After hours Verkamp's Curio, Yavapai Museum and 1. See the exhibits in the Visitor Center or hike two or three hours below the rim an emergency phone is located to the left the Visitor Center is a self-guiding nature and watch the 12-minute orientation slide on the Bright Angel or South Kaibab trails. of the front doors of the Visitor Center and trail. Pamphlets explaining the biology program for a good introduction to the Stop at the Visitor Center for trail maps can be used to report emergencies. and geology of the Grand Canyon are park. and conditions. available at the Visitor Center and at each 2. Visit Yavapai Museum for exhibits Overnight end of these sections of the trail. They cost about Canyon geology and a panoramic 1. Take in as many recommended tours 25c. view. listed above as you have time for. 3. Take a walk along the Rim Trail. This 2. See sunrise and sunset on the Canyon self-guiding nature trail can be started at rim. Recommended locations are: Yavapai Museum, the Visitor Center or Yavapai Point, Yaki Point, Hopi Point, Have a near Verkamp's Curio Shop. At each loca­ Pima Point, or Lipan Point. tion is a leaflet box with trail guides (25 3. Attend the National Park Service cents each). Evening Program. (See description under Safe Stay in 4. For scenic views of Grand Canyon, Things to Do.) Mule strings travel up and down the the Park Bright Angel and Kaibab trails daily as they have since the early 1900s. When you hike, and especially if you run, on these Watch Your Children. Your hand and trails there are guidelines which you your voice may be too far away once your should observe for your own safety as well child has climbed over barrier or wall. as the safety of other hikers on the trail Keep Your Distance from Wild around you. Animals. Do not feed or attempt to dis­ Mules are naturally afraid of humans turb or touch animals in the park. Rodents and are easily startled or "spooked." may bite and large animals have been Wranglers will advise you of the proper known to kick when frightened. procedures when you encounter a mule Know Your Limits. The south Rim of string on the trail, and periodically halt Grand Canyon is 7,000 (2,133 meters) the mules so hikers may pass by. Please above sea level. Unaccustomed exercise pass the mules at a walking pace — no at this altitude can be dangerous. sudden movements. Hiker carelessness — Find a Friend. The majority of hiker banging a walking stick, moving rapidly fatalities occur with solo hikers. Make by, dropping or throwing objects (coats, sure someone knows your plans. backpacks, canteens, etc.) — can en­ Keep Track of Your Belongings. danger the hiker and unsuspecting Remove all valuables from your car and bystanders. trunk. Immediately report any suspicious Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations activity to a ranger. A thief works quickly. Section 2.23 (f) states that hikers shall re­ REMEMBER: You are responsible main quiet when mule strings pass on the for your own safety. trail. Courtesy on the trail will help assure your safe hike in and out of Grand Canyon. The Colorado River as it flows through the Grand Canyon. HE RAND ANYON ATI0NAL ARR THE GUIDE jo T G C N P EdiiSNTRY HIKING INTO THE CANYON Hiking Camping on Reservations the South Rim and Permits You must camp within a designated specified, and must be in your possession. — Heat cramps — painful muscle campsite in a National Park. Camping in In Grand Canyon National Park a free The Backcountry Reservations Office is spasms, usually in the arms and legs — the forest or at one of the overlooks could permit system has been established to located in a building adjacent to Camper can be caused by strenuous exercise and result in a costly fine. limit and distribute use in the Inner Can­ Services. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. depletion of body salts. For relief, eat yon. Advance reservations for overnight salty foods, drink water and gently Reservations for camping at Mather backpacking are necessary to ensure that massage the affected area. Campground (no hookups) in Grand Can­ you will be able to hike when and where Hiking Safely — Heat exhaustion can be caused by yon National Park can now be made for you wish. Reservation requests for over­ overexertion in hot weather. Symptoms: the summer through Ticketron. Reser­ night backcountry hiking and camping are in the Canyon pale face; nausea; cool, moist skin; vations can be made in person at any accepted by mail or in person only. Begin­ headache; cramps. Treatment: find Ticketron outlet in the country up to eight ning on October 1, reservation requests shade, drink water, cool the body, rest. weeks in advance of the desired camping will be accepted for the remainder of the Along the three maintained backcountry — Heat stroke — Symptoms: red face, date. current year and for the following calen­ trails in the Grand Canyon, the Bright dry skin, weak and rapid pulse, high body In Arizona, reservations can be made at Angel, North Kaibab and South Kaibab temperature, inability to cope, un­ Mather Campground or at the National dar year. For example: beginning October trails, there are three designated 1, 1983, reservation requests will be consciousness. VICTIM IS IN EXTREME Park Service Office, 1115 N. First Street, campgrounds in which hikers must camp. DANGER! Treatment: find shade, cool Phoenix, AZ. Mail-in reservations can be accepted for the period from October 1, Indian Gardens, Bright Angel and Cot­ 1983 through December 31,1984; beginning victim with water, GO FOR HELP! made through Ticketron Reservation Of­ tonwood campgrounds have staffed ranger — In cooler temperatures, when your fice, P.O. Box 2715, San Francisco, CA on October 1, 1984, reservations will be stations, toilets, purified drinking water, accepted for the period from October 1, body loses heat faster than it can produce 94126. Mail reservations require ap­ picnic tables, metal poles on which to hang it, there is the possibility of hypothermia. proximately two weeks to process. 1984, through December 31, 1985, etc. De­ food to protect it from animals. mand for backcountry permits for the The best defense against hypothermia is to No telephone reservations are accepted A hike into the Canyon will test your prevent it. Stay dry and warm; put on at any location. "spring break" period (March 1-April 30), mental and physical endurance. The for weekends, holidays, and other vacation wool clothes before you get cold. Symp­ Campsites at Mather Campground (no average descent takes four hours on the toms include shivering, fumbling hands, periods far exceeds the use limits which South Kaibab and five hours on the Bright hookups) are $6 per site per night.
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