Grand Canyon Warnings and Dangers

Don't Fall
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Warnings and Dangers
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1. Don't Fall

There are no railings at West Rim. Everywhere you can go right to the edge. it is an unbelievable experience but it does not look as a good idea to go there with kids. In this case we would recommend... more
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2. Hiking Hazards

Get a pair of comfortable shoes. The way down the trail strains the front part of you feet (toes), while the way back up the trail is a real challenge to your calves, especially if you are carrying a... more
- 15 Reviews
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3. Fauna & Flora

Cryptobiotic soil abounds here in the desert. It takes a long time to recover if you even step on it. You will notice it on the ground that looks like it has been shaped by heavy rains or something.... more
- 7 Reviews
- 5 Photos
4. Use Common Sense

Safety in and around the canyon is not to be taken lightly. The park does its level best to beat this into any head dense enough not to get it on its own: stand here and look down - any... more
- 10 Reviews
- 8 Photos
5. Water

The Grand Canyon can be deceptively hot and dry. Cooler temperatures (relatively speaking, here) at the top do not mean cooler temperatures inside the canyon. Some of the trails (Bright Angel) provide... more
- 9 Reviews
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6. Plan Ahead

Use common sense....If you decide to hike down, consider the weather, your physical shape, your shoes and etc. It will be much more difficult and take at least twice as long going back up. I can't... more
- 8 Reviews
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7. Weather Hazards

Take the heat and add in miles of up-hill walking and you get: HEAT STROKE!!!! Take it easy on the trails, and wear sunscreen or light, long clothing to protect against the sun. It gets really hot in... more
- 3 Reviews
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8. A dirt bus

Our tour from Las Vegas was great to the point - we were on a double-Decker bus with excellent view of everything. After Joshua Tree Forest we were transfer to... more
9. Watch out for the elk on the roads!

I noticed there were more elk signs along the highway when I came to the Grand Canyon from the South and East. The elk population must really be increasing!... more
10. Watch your speed

Please observe the speed limits when you visit The Grand Canyon. I seem to get in a hurry during the 25 mile drive from the Desert View area until I reach the... more
11. North Rim elevation

The North Rim’s elevation is over 8000 feet (2438 metres) and visitors with respiratory or heart problems may experience difficulties. In fact we saw several... more
12. Mules

When you are hiking on some of the more popular trails, be aware that you have to share the trail with mules. It is not so bad because they are very used to... more
13. Stick to the paved roads...

While trying to find the section where everyone goes to see the famous views of the Grand Canyon, me and some friends got a bit lost. We took a wrong turn and... more
14. Yes, you can fall

Grand canyon VistPosted: Thu September 6, 2007 08:24 AM PDT We visited both the Grand Canyon and Sedona last weekend and enjoyedboth very much. Did the Jeep... more
15. Thieves on the parking lot!

This clever bird (a raven, I believe?) has figured out that bikers have food or other interesting things to steel in their packs. It was picking vigorously to... more
16. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Carrying a flashlight is a good rule of thumb when you're travelling. You never know when there will be a power outage or some other type of emergency when... more
17. Photography at Noon

In order to get a more accurate understandable photograph of the canyon, you need to have light that doesn't come from directly overhead. At noon, all the... more
18. Not for the faint hearted

Bright Angel Trail Mule Rides - not one for us! The trail was narrow, the mules have to pass on the outside, the drop is almost vertical, and if you look... more
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