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Bob Kornegay

Be aware that a free permit is required to hike, run or backpack this trail. It may be obtained at the Visitor Center. Black bears can be present and portions of the trail could be closed as a result...connecting trails could be closed or impassable due to winter damage. Your map reading skills need to be better than average, as portions of the main trail may be completely washed away or difficult to identify. Under no circumstances would you want to attempt this trail without others knowing your plans and when to expect you back on the rim. Temperatures can be extreme and swing rapidly in either direction. On the rim in July it may be a comfortable 80 on the rim....and approaching 100 at the bottom. Plan carefully....