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Grandview Trail reopens month early

The Grandview Trail has opened more than a month earlier than expected after being closed in March following a rock slide that eliminated a quarter-mile section.

"Crews have been working very hard to get this trail open and have managed to open the trail a full month earlier than planned," said Facilities Manager John Beshears. "Crews have done some amazing work on this very steep section of trail."

Regularly scheduled trail maintenance work on other sections of the Grandview Trail will be continuing, however the trail will remain open to the public during this work.

Backcountry permits for the Grandview Trail have not been issued for any requests prior to October.

With the early opening, permits will now be available for September on a first-come, first-served basis.

Temperatures in the Inner Canyon continue to be warm. Park rangers emphasize avoiding trouble by "hiking smart" and suggest that all hikers plan their hike well before they start; hike during the cooler, shadier times of the day; eat salty foods and drink enough water or sports drinks, and to go slowly and rest often in the shade.

More information on hiking and backcountry permits is available on-line at www.nps.gov/grca or by calling the Backcountry Information Center at 638-7875.


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