Hit the Trail is dedicated to helping those planning a trip to Grand Canyon and the southwestern United States. Within these pages is information to assist you in finding lodging and campgrounds, making reservations, choosing hiking equipment, finding guides and visitor services, as well as providing practical tips and advice to help make your trip a special and safe one.
Grand Canyon is cloaked in the landscape of winter. With it come the beautiful scenes that only snowscapes and incredibly blue sky backdrops can give you! But if you plan on hiking, be prepared for extremely cold conditions. Shelter and proper clothing are a must to prevent hypothermia. You'll find tips on Winter Hiking here. For comprehensive weather information, check out the Grand Canyon Weather page.
Information specific to the rustic Inner Canyon lodge and nearby campground. Both are located near the junction of the Colorado River and Bright Angel Creek. All 3 Corridor Trails—the South Kaibab, the Bright Angel, and the North Kaibab—meet here at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
This section includes information on lodging and camping on both the South and North Rim, the inner canyon lodging at Phantom Ranch, the gateway communities, and along the highway connecting both rims. Please note that I am not associated with any of the listed companies and only provide the links and information as a service. If you have any questions, please direct them to the appropriate companies.
Here we discuss shelter, boots, backpacks, sleeping bags and pads, clothing, food, and other topics for making your trip enjoyable and safe no matter the season. The weather in the Canyon can vary greatly. Rental options are also listed. Keep in mind that it is far better to rent good gear than to buy cheap gear and regret it when you get caught in a storm in a leaky tent or a sleeping bag that weighs too much and still doesn't keep you warm!
The Bright Angel, South Kaibab and North Kaibab Trail are all part of the Corridor Trail system, the main trails to Phantom Ranch and the Inner Canyon. This section includes information on the trails, campgrounds and permits required for camping below the rim. You'll also find trip reports and links to other resources to help plan your hiking trip.
This section provides information and links to companies that provide In-Park Shuttles & Transportation, Guiding Services, mule rides from the South Rim and North Rim, and Commercial River Trips in the Grand Canyon, as well as information for those wanting to arrange their own Private River Trips. Please note that I am not associated with any of the listed companies and only provide the links and information as a service. If you have any questions, please direct them to the appropriate companies.
As the name implies, this covers general topics that don't fit in the sections above: Weather conditions, Ranger Programs, Fishing Regulations, Mileage Chart, Grand Canyon Artists and Authors, Trivia and Facts, Metric Calculators, Visitor Centers and Chambers of Commerce, Indian Reservations, and much more. There is also a Calendar of Current Events.
Transportation and the trails and roads on which they travel. Shuttles, bikes, roads and walking trails—there are quite a few options for getting around along the rim. Learn about them before your arrival to make the best of your visit.
The companion Facebook page with photos and updates for Grand Canyon National Park, Phantom Ranch, and parks and recreation areas throughout the Southwest.
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From painters and photographers to yodelers and folklorists, Grand Canyon National Park has played host to artists of all stripes since 2003 as part of its Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program. The multi-week visits are designed to allow the artists to draw inspiration for their work from the park's iconic views, intriguing people, and unique flora and fauna. They share their impressions with park visitors by way of a scheduled program as well as donating a piece of art for the park's permanent collection.
The artists, who hail from across the country and beyond our borders, are in year-round rotation on the South Rim, and seasonally on the North Rim. The AiR program joins the Grand Canyon Association's annual Celebration of the Arts and the longstanding Grand Canyon Music Festival as high-quality art events befitting a World Heritage Site. Follow this link for more information on AiR, instructions for artists on how to apply, and a listing of the scheduled artists in 2012.
Download this file (PDF 220 KB) for more information on AiR, instructions for artists on how to apply, and a listing of the scheduled artists in 2012.
See you on the trail!
Mike
