A Portion Of The South Kaibab Trail Closes Due To Trail Erosion

Grand Canyon, AZ - The South Kaibab Trail will be closed effective immediately from Cedar Ridge to the Tonto Trail junction due to significant trail erosion just below Cedar Ridge. The South Kaibab remains open from the trailhead on the South Rim down to Cedar Ridge as well as from Phantom ranch to the Tonto Trail junction. Trail crews will begin work on this section of trail tomorrow. The trail will remain closed through Sunday morning at which time it will be re-evaluated and a determination to re-open will be made.

Heavy rains that began yesterday afternoon and a significant amount of snowfall that began during the night and continued through most of today contributed to the trail erosion. If you are planning to hike at Grand Canyon in the next couple of days, come prepared for winter conditions, icy and or very wet trail conditions. Inquiries into trail conditions at the Grand Canyon can be made by calling (928) 638-7875.