Grand Canyon 2020
Important Dates
Earliest Consideration submittals, September permits: Apr 20 and May 1
Earliest Consideration submittals, October permits: May 20-Jun 1
Earliest Consideration submittals, November permits: June 20-Ju1 1
North Rim shuttles, services close: October 15
North Rim roads close: Usually Dec. 1, or first snow
Itinerary
Possible Itinerary? Outdated (pdf)
NPS Permit Links
Backcountry Permits
Canyon Campsites
Canyon Info
Backcountry Main Page
NPS Canyon Weather and Road Conditions Page
NPS Critical Backcountry Updates
NPS Hiking FAQ
Trail Courtesy Practices and Tips
Intro to Grand Canyon Backcountry PDF
Transportation
Flying
Expedia Flights - Phoenix
Expedia Car Rental - Phoenix
Driving
Google Map directions
Mapping
NPS Canyon Maps
Hillmaps
Arizona Trail Interactive Map
Gear
Checklist
Essential Gear Checklist PDF
REI suggested non-winter list
Rental
Outdoorsgeek - tents, bear canisters, etc.
Vendors
Amazon Gear Wishlist
Campsaver
Campmor
Moosejaw
Sierra Trading Post
Steep and Cheap
CTD
Brigade
REI
Hammockgear
Videos
Planning a Rim-to-Rim Hike
Getting in Shape for a Rim-to-Rim Hike
Darwin/Neemor December Rim-Rim-Rim
Neemor/Darwin December Rim-Rim-Rim
Descent to Bright Angel in November
Nice Rim-to-Rim in October
Phantom Ranch NPS
Phantom Ranch walking tour
Short guide video
Indian Garden campground
NPS Backcountry Videos
Dave Collins - Leave No Trace
Phone Apps
ITunes
REI Co-op National Parks Guide
Chimani Grand Canyon
Guthooks Guide
ViewRanger
Google Play
REI Co-op National Parks Guide
Chimani Grand Canyon
Guthooks Guide
ViewRanger