Arizona FlagGrand Canyon Links

If you are looking for information on specific trails in the Grand Canyon try this link. Don't forget to come back as there are some very good pages listed below.

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America the Hoofable
Arizona is represented here with a short description on the South and North Kaibab Trails. This is part of a list of "America's Top 50 Hikes" by Outside Online Magazine.
Arizona Paths New on 9-26-03
If you've never experienced the Grand Canyon and are wondering what that first glimpse may be like, this article does an excellent job describing the feeling - and is almost exactly as I remember my first time. This site also includes a set of photos taken from the South Rim.
Cline Library at NAU thumbs up
Enter "Grand Canyon" and click on "Begin Search" to see extensive list of historic pictures. Something unique to this site is the detail of information provided on each photo. These photos are rather small, but fun to browse.
Conquering The Canyon
This is a very humorous account of a family's trip to Havasu Falls and the South Rim. This one will definitely bring a smile to your face.
Grand Canyon Animal Centerfolds thumbs up
A well-done and very unique idea. Scroll down this page to check out the animals. The first one features the Canyon Treefrog. You have to check out the wav file on that page.
Grand Canyon Caverns
Has a short description about the caverns.
Grand Canyon Guide
Plenty of tips and information that includes annual weather, suggestions on where to stay and how to get there. Also describes what to expect from each Rim.
Grand Canyon Hike thumbs up
I like the integrity of this hiker describing her family's hike from Rim-to-River and back utilizing the South Kaibab and the Bright Angel trails with an overnight stop at Phantom Ranch. There are 3 very nice pictures on this page also.
Grand Canyon Information
Lots of phone numbers and brief tips. The highlight of this page is found by scrolling down to the comments that people have made about specific trails and routes they have taken.
Grand Canyon National Park
Tips from Outside Online Magazine.
Grand Canyon National Park
Brief descriptions of corridor trails.
Grand Canyon National Park (Backcountry Trails) thumbs up
This is the most complete of the Grand Canyon Pages. Extensive info on North and South Rim trails, permit info, use of horses on trails, etc. Excellent detailed trip reports (journals of hikes). To link to the home page, click here. A fun way to check out the trails and sites is to use the Virtual Visit.
Grand Canyon National Park thumbs up
This is just one of the many pages available on Arizona as part of the Arizona Guide. This entire site is well worth checking out. Well written descriptions accompany thumbnailed pictures. I can guarantee you will find something here you will want to make as wallpaper.
Grand Canyon National Park - Detailed Trail Information New on 12-30-03
Though not very detailed, this page has a nice overall map showing where the trails are throughout the park. Brought to you by GORP.
Grand Canyon Official Tourism Guide
Sponsored by Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce. Gorgeous photos. This page has many links to services available.
Grand Canyon Railway
Information about this railway and tours of the canyon.
Grand Canyon Rim To River Trails
A listing of South and North Rim-to-River trails. Each trail is rated as to its ease to hike, and has a short description. Brought to you by the Ninja Javelina Hikers.
Grand Canyon Treks thumbs up
Tips on hiking the canyon, and journals of 18 hikes. Each journal is fun to read and contains an extensive collection of photos.
Grand Canyon Walking and Hiking
Short descriptions of some South and North Rim Trails from American Park Network.
The Grand Tour New on 12-30/03
Get to know the Grand Canyon Junkies, and learn a little about the major trails within the Grand Canyon.
Hiking The Canyon
Very brief account of Rim-To-Rim hike.
Hiking The Grand Canyon
A hike down the Hermit Trail to the river and back is set to poetry.
Hit The Trail - Grand Canyon & Southwest Thumbs Up
Almost entirely devoted to the Grand Canyon. The highlights of this web site are the trail journals and Photo Galleries I & II from Mike Buchheit, as well as the one trip journal for Clear Creek written by Denise Traver. I found this site hard to navigate, but was very impressed at the finds here once I really dug in.
National Park Service
NPS's Grand Canyon Page. Concise, good info.
National Geogrphic's Park of the Month Feature
Being from National Geographic, I was disappointed with this site as I expected much more. There are some good pictures, but little else.
Pickatrail
Includes a very basic description of the park, plus a few map links which give the location of the park, and what is around the Visitor Centers. Also has an interactive map of a trail along the South Rim, which appears to be part of the South Rim Nature Trail.
Relief Map
Park service map provided by Grand Canyon River Running
Tour The Grand Canyon
Gives a brief overview of features available at the park. Includes several helpful phone numbers.
Susan and Bob's Place
These two organize outdoor trips, then share their adventures with us. They have a quarterly newsletter that is very well written. Below are a few of the Grand Canyon adventures included on their site.
Grand Canyon Backpack - Bright Angel, to Tonto, to Grandview.
Havasupai Backpack - A well written journal of hiking Havasu Falls.
The Ultimate Grand Canyon Backpackthumbs up - Amazing trip. This is a must read!!
The Ultimate Arizona Vacation Guide
Provided by the Arizona Tourist Bureau. If you need phone numbers for something, Grand Canyon related, you will probably find them here. Also includes an online room reservation service.
The Ultimate Grand Canyon Backpack thumbs up
Follow this journal of a 55-day hike through the Grand Canyon. This one starts at Peach Springs and ends nearly 250 miles later at Lee's Ferry. Nice pictures (thumbnailed) throughout the 9 linked pages of this awesome trek.
A Walk In The Grand Canyon
Narrative of a 12 day hike encompassing the Hermit, Tonto, North Kaibab, South Kaibab, Old Bright Angel and Bright Angel Trails . Includes basic information on "Getting There," "Permit Info," etc.
Weather Report
Yellow PawIncludes forecasts for the Colorado River. Excellent listing of current conditions. The current temperature listed is for the South Rim.
Yellow PawFor the most complete weather page around, check out the National Weather Service.)
Webcam: Yavapai Pointthumbs upNew on 12-30-03
The National Park Service provides this webcam, complete with the current conditions at the South Rim.

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