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Grand Canyon Fire Updates

The latest information regarding the wildfires at Grand Canyon’s North Rim.

The Dragon Bravo Fire on Grand Canyon’s North Rim has officially reached 100% containment. The South Rim remains open to visitors and unaffected by the recent wildfires, and reopenings of trails in the South Rim are underway.

Beginning November 14, 2025, Grand Canyon will close the North Rim to visitors due to impending winter weather and existing damage from the Dragon Bravo Fire. 

Visit the official Grand Canyon National Park website for further details.

South Rim Trail Reopenings

Several trails along the South Rim have reopened with the wildfire reaching 100% containment, including:

  • South Kaibab Trail: open from trailhead to Phantom Ranch
  • Tonto Trail: open between Tipoff and Havasupai Gardens
  • Bright Angel Trail: open from trailhead to River Resthouse

Phantom Ranch and Bright Angel Campground are now open. The River Trail from River Resthouse to the South Kaibab Trail junction remains closed through December 31, 2025 due to ongoing construction on the Transcanyon Waterline Project. The Silver Bridge will remain closed through December 31, 2025.

Smoke rising over the Grand Canyon

North Rim Winter Closure

Despite plans to reopen the area, Grand Canyon’s North Rim will close for the winter season due to impending weather. With extensive damages from the Dragon Bravo Fire, impending winter weather will create unsafe conditions for visitors. This closure includes the North Rim visitor and adjacent areas, select trails like the North Kaibab Trail, and all North Rim roads. Winter closures will remain in effect throughout the season, with a tentative reopening date of May 2026.

A winter vista at the Grand Canyon south rim
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