Over 250 people are rescued from the canyon each year The difference between a great adventure in Grand Canyon and a trip to the hospital (or worse) is up to YOU DO NOT attempt to hike from the rim to the river and back in one day especially during the months of May to September Both the South Rim and the North Rim offer rim trail hikes that have spectacular views of the inner canyon Or you can choose to day hike into the canyon Permits are not required for non-commercial day hikes Day hiking can be a safer and more enjoyable choice than an overnight trip into a difficult area that is beyond the capabilities of any single member of your group WARNING: There are no easy trails into or out of the Grand Canyon Water is available (year-round) on the South Rim at the Backcountry Information Center in the lobby. Water available (year-round) on the North Rim outside the Backcountry Information Center. Additional water bottle filling stations can be found on the Go "Green" and Refill Your Water Bottles web page The Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute offers single-day educational hiking tours on both the North and South Rims for individuals Grand Canyon Conservancy has been the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park since 1932 Be sure to visit the Key Hiking Messages webpage Hiking the Corridor? Be sure to visit the Key Hiking Messages webpage and the Trail Courtesy Practices That Leave No Trace webpage Video: HIKE SMART: Your Essential Guide to Hiking in Grand Canyon video Explore how to have a safe and unforgettable adventure here in Grand Canyon including tips from our experts on preparedness Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go.