National Park Service closes another section of the South Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park to repair damage caused by storm

GRAND CANYON, AZ - The National Park Service closed another section of the South Kaibab Trail this morning in order to repair damage caused by recent rains and melting snow. The South Kaibab Trail is now closed from Ooh-Aah Point, approximately ¾ mile below the rim to the Tonto Trail Junction. The South Kaibab Trail from Cedar Ridge to the Tonto Trail Junction closed on Thursday, October 28, after rock slides and debris flows, caused from last weeks storm, damaged several sections of trail and rock wall.

National Park Service trail crews are working on the trail and expect to have the first section from Oah-Aah Point to Cedar Ridge (approximately 1 mile) open by Friday, November 12. The remaining section of trail from Cedar Ridge to the Tonto Trail Junction (approximately 3 miles) should be open by Friday, November 19.

The South Kaibab Trail from the rim to Ooh-Aah Point is still open for day hiking. Overnight mule trips from Phantom Ranch to the rim are being re-routed to the Bright Angel Trail. All other trails in the Park remain open, including the North Kaibab Trail, and Bright Angel Trail which leads to the Colorado River and Phantom Ranch. Inner canyon campgrounds were not affected by last week's storm and also remain open.

For information on hiking and alternate routes, please contact the Park's Backcountry Information Center at (928) 638-7875.