Backcountry Trail Designations
Established trails within backcountry areas of the park are assigned one of the following designations by the National Park Service:
- Corridor Trails
- Threshold Trails
- Primitive Trails
- Routes/Wild
These designations define the expected daily use of a trail, as well as its level of management, maintenance, and patrol by park personnel or backcountry rangers.
Read more about this topic: List Of Trails In Grand Canyon National Park
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