Grand Canyon Trail Update: Closures & Misinformation

Grand Canyon rim to rim hiking update: closures, misinformation, and realistic alternatives you can still hike right now Gear I'm Using Now: inReach: https://hkgy.co/inreach Hiking App: https://hkgy.co/app Watch: https://hkgy.co/watch Shoes: https://hkgy.co/shoes Pack: https://hkgy.co/backpack Rescue Insurance: https://hkgy.co/insurance Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored): https://hikingguy.com/gear More Hiking Content Website: https://hikingguy.com Patreon:   / hikingguy   Monthly Hiking News (free):   / hikingguy   Subscribe:    / hikingguy   The classic South Kaibab to Bright Angel rim-to-river route is closed through mid-2026 at minimum due to extended closures on the river trail between River Rest House, Silver Bridge, and Plateau Point. Some online sources suggest rim-to-rim will reopen south to north on May 15, but that timeline is unrealistic given the scope of work remaining. I walk through what's actually closed, why the optimistic dates don't hold up, and what alternatives you can still hike right now if you're planning a Grand Canyon trip this year. --- Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.