Wildfires close Grand Canyon's North Rim
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The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, less crowded than the South Rim but a longer drive from metro Phoenix, will open on May 15, 2025, ...
Fast-spreading wildfires have forced the evacuation of part of the Grand Canyon, with the US National Park Service ordering visitors and residents away from its northern rim.
The NPS recommends avoiding hiking the Grand Canyon's inner trails between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when temperatures are at their peak. Temperatures in the inner canyon can reach over 120 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade, creating "extremely hazardous conditions for hikers," the NPS said.
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