Grand Canyon Logistics

Grand Canyon National Park, especially the South Rim Village area, can be a madhouse. It gets extremely crowded during the peak seasons in March (spring break) and especially during July and August. Advance planning can be the difference between a experiencing a minimum of disruption and slogging through a torture session of crowds and traffic. See below for everything you need to know to manage the chaos so you can focus on having a good hike.

Permits

Permits etc.

Where To Stay

Where to stay etc.

Weather and When To Hike

This is a complex topic. The weather in Grand Canyon National Park is among the most varied on Earth. It can be lovely on the rims and brutally hot in the inner canyon or lovely at the bottom while the rims are buried in snow.

The Trailheads

Trailhead – Bright Angel Trail

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Trailhead – South Kaibab Trail

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Trailhead – Hermit’s Rest

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Trailhead – Grandview Point

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Trailhead – New Hance Trailhead

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Trailhead – Lipan Point

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Trailhead – South Bass Trailhead

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Trailhead – North Kaibab Trailhead

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Trailhead – Monument Point

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Trailhead – Hualapai Hilltop (Havasu)

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Trailhead – Hermit Trail

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