Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Grand Canyon Rim to Rim closed? Here are the best alternatives and what's next after the devastating North Rim fire.
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The North Rim fire closed access to rim-to-rim hikes and destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge. I talk with Chris from The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show about what happened, what it means for hikers planning trips this season, and what alternative routes and strategies make sense while the North Rim remains closed. If you had a rim-to-rim permit or were planning one, this covers your options and what to expect as the park works toward reopening.
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Grand Canyon Rim to Rim closed? Here are the best alternatives and what's next after the devastating North Rim fire.
*Gear I'm Using Now:*
* inReach: hkgy.co/inreach
* Hiking App: hkgy.co/app
* Watch: hkgy.co/watch
* Shoes: hkgy.co/shoes
* Pack: hkgy.co/backpack
* Rescue Insurance: hkgy.co/insurance
*Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored):*
hikingguy.com/gear
*More Hiking Content*
* Website: hikingguy.com
* Patreon: patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Monthly Hiking News (free): patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Subscribe: youtube.com/c/Hikingguy
The North Rim fire closed access to rim-to-rim hikes and destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge. I talk with Chris from The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show about what happened, what it means for hikers planning trips this season, and what alternative routes and strategies make sense while the North Rim remains closed. If you had a rim-to-rim permit or were planning one, this covers your options and what to expect as the park works toward reopening.
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*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.
