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Sunrise at Hopi Point in Grand Canyon National Park.

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Grand Canyon National Park

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Source: NPS: lottery schedule (FAQ)

Before you lace up

Status at a glance

Grand Canyon backcountry permits

Published recurring schedule

Early-access lottery, monthly

Weather

NWS forecast: South Rim (Grand Canyon Village)

NPS: Key Hiking Messages (critical updates and closures)

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Grand Canyon backcountry permitsEarly-access lottery, monthly
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NPS: lottery schedule (FAQ) · NPS: backcountry permits · NPS: Key Hiking Messages (critical updates and closures)

Alerts and closures

October 15, 2026

As of Oct 15, 2026, NPS lists inner-canyon closures after flash flooding, including the entire North Kaibab Trail, Phantom Ranch and Bright Angel Campground, and the South Kaibab Trail below Tip-Off Point, with no estimated reopening. NPS also lists inner-canyon water as turned off.

NPS: Key Hiking Messages (critical updates and closures)

NPS: Key Hiking Messages (critical updates and closures)