News Release

Tip Off composting toilet facility on South Kaibab Trail closed March 7-24

The Tip Off resthouse and composting toilet facility

NPS Photo

News Release Date: February 21, 2023

Contact: Grand Canyon Office of Communications, 928-606-3154

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. –  From March 7-24, 2023, the composting toilet located at the “Tip Off” on the South Kaibab Trail will be closed for needed maintenance.   

There will be no restroom facilities available for public use during this time. Hikers should plan ahead before entering the canyon and use either the restroom facilities at Cedar Ridge or at Phantom Ranch. 

For updates on trail status, please visit Grand Canyon’s Critical Backcountry Updates webpage here:  https://go.nps.gov/trailstatus.

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