Pack right for the canyon's extreme heat and rugged trails
Build My Grand Canyon Pack List →The Grand Canyon stretches 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and over a mile deep. Hiking into the canyon is a unique challenge — you descend first, which means the hardest part comes when you're most tired. Use this packing guide as a starting point, then let PackList's AI personalize it based on your exact dates, activities, and gear preferences.
Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral homelands of 11 present day Tribal Communities, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world—a mile deep canyon unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from both north and south rims.
77°F — Clouds (current forecast).
What's Closed and What's Open on South Rim & North Rim Park Closure
Visit this link for a list of the available visitor services in Grand Canyon Village, Desert View, and the North Rim.
Critical Backcountry Updates/Closures Park Closure
Visit this link for the inner canyon weather forecast, current trail closures, today's heat risk, and drinking water availability.
Never hike to the river and back in one day in summer — heat kills
Turn around at 10 AM in summer if not at your destination
Drink water AND eat salty snacks — hyponatremia (over-hydration) is a real risk
Inner canyon can reach 120°F in July — plan for early morning hiking only
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