January 27, 2015
The Backcountry Office on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is one of four locations where hikers can apply for a backcountry permit. Loretta Yerian/WGCN
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Back to basics: securing a backcountry permit to hike the Grand Canyon
Park Service issues 14,396 permits in 2014, applications available four months in advance
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - Deciding to hike the Grand Canyon is a major decision for many people and after making the initial decision, many realize that is the easy part.
By Loretta Yerian
January 27, 2015