File:Grand Canyon National Park South Kaibab Trail 2604a (5490687676).jpg
For hikers who insist on entering the canyon from May to September, it is critical to begin hiking well before dawn or in the late afternoon: Success depends upon staying off the trail between 10 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon (average descent time is 4 to 6 hours). Failure to arrive at Bright Angel Campground by 10 in the morning during hot weather can result in ill health or in extreme cases, even death. At the very least, hiking in extreme heat is a miserable experience.
Ascending the South Kaibab Trail in hot weather is not recommended.
Visit: <a href="http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm" rel="nofollow">www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm</a> to help plan your hike in the canyon. NPS Photo by Michael QuinnCamera location | View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap |
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