Key Hiking Messages

Water Availability: Trailheads and Inner Canyon

These water statuses for the park's Corridor Trails are current, but can change suddenly due to breaks in the waterline. Day and overnight hikers should always carry water treatment options. Information on how to treat water at www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/safe-water.htm.

• North Rim Admin Building water station OFF
  Hikers may knock on the door of the North Rim Administration Building during business hours Mon-Fri for water, however water not guaranteed above Manzanita Ranger Station.(Feb 7, 2025)
• North Kaibab Trailhead: water OFF for the season
• Supai Tunnel: water OFF for the season
• Roaring Springs Day Use Area is CLOSED and has no water
• Manzanita Day Use Area: water ON
• Cottonwood Campground and Day Use Area: water OFF for the season
• Phantom Ranch Canteen: water ON Phantom Ranch is open
• Bright Angel Campground: water OFF Campground Closed
• Phantom Delta Restroom: water ON
• Phantom Boat Beach: water ON
• Plateau Point: water OFF Plateau Point Trail and Point are CLOSED for waterline replacement.
• Havasupai Gardens (formerly known as Indian Garden): water ON
• Bright Angel Trail, Three-Mile Resthouse: water OFF for the season
• Bright Angel Trail, Mile-and-a-Half Resthouse: water OFF for the season
• Bright Angel Trailhead: water ON
• South Kaibab Trailhead: water ON
• Hermits Rest - Hermit Trailhead: water bottle filling station OFF for the season

Weather Conditions and Forecasts

Several microclimates are found within the canyon. During warmer months, the temperature increases 5.5°F with each 1,000 feet loss in elevation. Summer, highs at Phantom Ranch can average around 30° F. (17° C.) warmer than on the canyon rims. In the display below, the current temperature ranges between Grand Canyon Village and Phantom Ranch are shown.

Heat Risk

Today's heat risk is None

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Current Trail Hazards

• Horses/stock on Inner Canyon Corridor Trails. Be sure to check with the Backcountry Information Center prior to entering the inner canyon with stock. Recent rockslides and trail washouts, have at times, made trails impassible to stock.

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Backcountry Trail Closures and Construction

TRANS CANYON WATERLINE CLOSURES

• CLOSED — PLATEAU POINT TRAIL from the Tonto Trail junction to Plateau Point. Scheduled to reopen May 15, 2025. Those hiking the Tonto Trail are able to pass through.

• CLOSED — BRIGHT ANGEL TRAIL FROM HAVASUPAI GARDENS TO SILVER BRIDGE. Scheduled to reopen May 15, 2025.

• CLOSED — SILVER BRIDGE. Scheduled to reopen May 15, 2025.

• CLOSED — RIVER TRAIL. Scheduled to reopen May 15, 2025.

• CLOSED — BRIGHT ANGEL CAMPGROUND. Scheduled to reopen May 15, 2025.

MAINTENANCE CLOSURES

• UPCOMING — SUPAI TUNNEL COMPOST TOILET. North Kaibab Trail.
  The Supai Tunnel Compost Toilet on the North Kaibab Trail (1.5 miles below the North Rim) will be closed from April 6 – May 6, 2025, for essential maintenance. Repairs to the compost holding tanks will ensure long-term functionality and visitor safety.

Note: All caves within the park are CLOSED to protect roosting bats and other sensitive cave resources.

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Taking Care of Yourself

Balance Food and Water

Do not force fluids. Drink water when thirsty, and stop when you are quenched. Over-hydration may lead to a life-threatening salt-balance disorder called hyponatremia.

Restore Your Energy

Eat double your normal intake of carbohydrates and salty foods. Calories play an important role in regulating body temperature, and hiking suppresses your appetite.

Caring for Your Body

Take plenty of breaks and enjoy the view while resting. Resting allows time for proper digestion. If you are hot, cool off by getting wet in creeks and water stations. If you are cold, put on layers and eat food.

If you start to feel nauseated, dizzy, or exhausted, stop and rest. Slowly begin to drink and eat until you feel better. This can take an hour or longer.

Environmental Hazards

Rock Fall

Rock falls are common during or after rain, or during freeze/thaw events. Falls can occur without warning. If you hear or observe rock fall, move quickly away from the area. Do not stop if loose rocks are on the trail.

Flash Floods

Flash floods can occur without warning. Know the weather upstream. If you hear a roaring noise move to higher ground immediately. Face upstream when in or near a creek and have a fast exit plan.

Storms, Wind, and Ice

High winds, storms, and ice can knock down branches. Listen for cracking sounds and move away from the tree. Be aware of trees in campsites. Sudden limb drops can occur even on windless days.

Cold Temperatures

If you are cold, put on layers and eat food. Hypothermia can set in at relatively high temperatures. Make sure to wear weather appropriate clothing at all times of year.

In Summer, Avoid the Heat of the Day

Avoid hiking between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

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Planning to hike this spring or summer? Please visit our Hike Smart webpage —If you are planning to visit between April and October.

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Upcoming Trail Closures

Waterline Construction — Closures to Park Trails and Campgrounds within the Canyon

• No additional closures have been scheduled at this time.

The construction areas and schedule are subject to change, check the Transcanyon Waterline Project webpage for current operational status.

MAINTENANCE CLOSURES

• UPCOMING — SUPAI TUNNEL COMPOST TOILET. North Kaibab Trail
  The Supai Tunnel Compost Toilet on the North Kaibab Trail (1.5 miles below the North Rim) will be closed from April 6 – May 6, 2025, for essential maintenance. Repairs to the compost holding tanks will ensure long-term functionality and visitor safety.