[header] How to hike the grand canyon [title] Obtain a permit to hike the grand canyon. [substeps] A permit is required for overnight use of the back country in the grand canyon in most cases. A permit application is available at the following url: http: // www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/permit-request. Pdf.
Directions on how to submit the application are on the top of the first page of the form. Day hikers do not require a permit.