Tanner Trail Reopens on South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park
Source: Grand Canyon National Park
Mar 20, 2008 - 4:22:30 PM
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – The Tanner Trail on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park reopened earlier this weekend.
The trail had closed on October 22nd after a rock fall caused significant damage to the trail. The damage occurred approximately one mile below the trailhead and included about 1500 linear feet of trail and numerous switchbacks.
Because of the steepness of slope, extent of damage, and unstable rock, the trail had remained closed until all repairs could be made.
Although park trail crews had hoped to open the trail earlier, due to significant snow fall this winter and the unique topography of the area, crews had to suspend work until much of the snow had melted and conditions improved.
Trail crews were required to rebuild a section of trail, and install stone steps and retaining walls before the trail could be reopened.
Park rangers are advising that while the trail has reopened, because of winter conditions the upper portion of the trail is still icy and slick. It is advised that hikers use crampons and hiking poles when hiking this and other trails in the park until trail conditions improve.
For more information about this and other trails in the park, please contact the park’s Backcountry Information Center at 928-638-7875, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. MST. Information is also available on the park’s website at www.nps.gov/grca.
