News Release

Cedar Ridge Composting Toilet Facility on South Kaibab Trail Temporarily Unavailable

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News Release Date: April 23, 2021

Contact: Kaitlyn Thomas, 202-763-3440

Grand Canyon, AZ - April 25 through May 10, 2021, the Cedar Ridge composting toilet facility will be temporarily unavailable to hikers on the South Kaibab Trail. Hikers should use the restroom facilities at the trailhead before entering the canyon. 

Grand Canyon trail crew staff will close the Cedar Ridge composting toilet facility on the South Kaibab Trail for much needed maintenance, evacuation, and rehabilitation. The tanks must be completely evacuated to perform the necessary maintenance.

For visitors planning on hiking the South Kaibab Trail, please use the restroom facilities at the trailhead prior to beginning a hike. The toilets at the trailhead will be unaffected throughout the rehabilitation process.

For updates on trail status, please visit the Grand Canyon National Park website:  https://go.nps.gov/trailstatus.
 

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