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Access via the North Rim, a lesser-used gateway to the national park, was closed as the White Sage fire continued to burn on Saturday.
Strong winds and hot, dry weather continue to fuel two separate wildfires near the northwestern side of the Grand Canyon Saturday, closing the canyon’s North Rim and forcing evacuations throughout the area.
The NPS recommends avoiding hiking the Grand Canyon's inner trails between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when temperatures are at their peak. Temperatures in the inner canyon can reach over 120 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade, creating "extremely hazardous conditions for hikers," the NPS said.
A hiker has died on the South Kaibab Trail in the Grand Canyon National Park while attempting to reach the Colorado River.
A 67-year-old Texan planning to spend a night at Phantom Ranch on the floor of Grand Canyon National Park collapsed and died while hiking down the South Kaibab Trail.