This phone line can be very busy, so it may take time to get through. Pay phones are located in front of the Visitor Center and throughout Grand Canyon Village. Your Sole Support Keep your feet happy by wearing good footwear that is broken in. Use moleskin to prevent chafed spots from becoming blisters or abrasions. Hiking boots are recommended for all Grand Canyon trails for traction, ankle support, and protection from rocks.
Good boots are just as important for children as for adults.
Many Grand Canyon animals have learned to raid backpacks for food. Others root through your possessions out of curiosity. At any midday or overnight camp, place your food in a stuff sack and hang it from rock overhangs, sturdy branches, or pack poles where provided. During your hik you will be required to conform to many regulations concerning disposal of human waste, selection of campsites, prohibition of fires, and other issues. Be sure that you are familiar with and understand these rules when you receive a permit.