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Significant snowfall has occurred along the rim in the past couple of days. All trails are snow packed above Redwall and due to the amount of snow that fell, north facing and/or shaded trails and roads will be impacted for weeks to come. Access to the South Bass Trail is not recommended (maybe not even possible). We’ve had nighttime lows near 0 degrees F on the rim. It is also cold at night on the Canyon floor with daytime highs near the Colorado River in the 40s or 50s F, nighttime lows in the 20s and 30s F. During winter the upper sections of the inner Canyon trails are usually icy, slippery, and potentially hazardous. When such conditions exist we recommend instep crampons or some other type of traction device be utilized. Wintertime also brings with it the dangers of hypothermia. An up-to-date weather forecast, warm sleeping bag, good quality rainwear, synthetic insulation that will keep you warm even when wet, a warm hat, and perhaps a tent are all standard for Canyon hiking during the cool months.

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Tags: Arizona, Grand Canyon, hiking, winter