You're more likely to have a grand hike if you're prepared
that means knowing that you're enjoyment depends upon your safety and that you might not
get rescued if you get into trouble.
It also means you've carefully planned
accounting for the time and energy it takes to climb out of the canyon.
Be ready for the rigors of steep terrain,
heat and cold,
by being in good condition,
with enough water and food,
as well as the right gear.
To stay energized, avoid the heat
Hike within your abilities.
Eat, drink and rest often,
and stay together.
Respect your canyon.
Stay on the trail
Leave it just as you found it
Carry out what you've brought in
and properly dispose of what you leave.
The beauty and power of Grand Canyon touches the heart and soul
of almost everyone who finds their way to the rim.
Looking out across one of nature's very finest creations
it's easy to see why the Grand Canyon has become something of a shrine
to so many people over the course of so many years.
Deep-seated feelings of reverence inevitably
foster feelings of stewardship
and most people who come to the park
want to become part of our ongoing efforts at preservation.
Caring for the canyon
as well as caring for yourself while out in the canyon
requires a thoughtful,
humble approach, but these are feelings the Grand Canyon inspires quite naturally
By allowing
such feelings to guide your actions
and by adhering to
the guidelines that we've set forth here
we can all take what we need from the experience
while leaving the remarkable,
vunerable world of the inner canyon undamaged by our passage