Backcountry Audiocasts

Hiking Grand Canyon

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Critical Backcountry Updates (text and listed by date posted)
Including Trail Closures and Restrictions

Listen to our most recent audiocasts below:
Click once on a player - then on the play button - or you may download the program by clicking on the links below. These audio, (mp3) files, should open in your computer's default media program. iPod/Quicktime users: This podcast is available for free download from the iTunes Music Store: Hiking Grand Canyon Channel

 

Visit Grand Canyon National Park's

Critical Backcountry Updates Page

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Download Hiking Grand Canyon Audiocast: 20m:42s

A 21 minute mp3 audiocast made from Grand Canyon National Park's Hiking Information Video is available for downloading. You can cut and paste the link below into your media player.

http://www.nps.gov/grca/photosmultimedia/upload/hiking_grand_canyon.mp3

Hiking Grand Canyon: Duration 20m:42s (14.5 MB mp3 File) Direct Download Link

Hiking in the Grand Canyon is so demanding that even people in excellent condition often emerge sore and fatigued. Yet small children, senior citizens, and people with physical disabilities have successfully hiked the canyon.

A hike into the Grand Canyon will test your physical and mental endurance. Know and respect your limitations. Moderation is the key to an enjoyable hike. If you wish to camp anywhere in the park, other than in developed campgrounds on the North Rim, South Rim, or Tuweep, you must obtain a permit from the Backcountry Information Center. Backcountry travelers must have their permit in their possession while in the backcountry. Once a camp is established, the permit must be attached to a pack, tent, or other equipment in plain view so it can be easily checked by rangers.

Permits are valid only for the trip leader, itinerary, number of people, and dates specified on the permit. Permits for all overnight backcountry use must be obtained through the Backcountry Information Center at Grand Canyon National Park. For more information, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm

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Average temperatures, weather information and road conditions can be found on the Weather Conditions page.

Backcountry Status Updates (listed by date posted):

• Apr 2, 2013 - Drinking Water in the Cross-Canyon Corridor
• Mar 25, 2013 - Trails Update
• Mar 12, 2013 - Bright Angel Trailhead Restoration
  
• Jan 17, 2013 - Winter and Spring 2013 Backpacking Season
• Dec 4, 2012 - North Rim Yurt
• Nov 26, 2012 - Report from the North Rim
• Nov 26, 2012 - Road Conditions for Remote Trailheads
• Aug 30, 2012 - Tuweep Update
• Jul 13, 2012 - Backcountry Management Plan
• Jul 13, 2012 - Be Aware of Lightning Danger
• Apr 5, 2012 - Public Health Alert - Rabies
• Apr 5, 2012 - Drinking Water Outside the Cross-Canyon Corridor
• Apr 5, 2012 - South Kaibab Trailhead Access
• Apr 5, 2012 - Hermit Trailhead Access
• Apr 6, 2010 - Hiking Podcast Updated