67-year-old hiker from Texas dies in Grand Canyon during extreme heat warning
A 67-year-old man from Texas died in the Grand Canyon during an extreme heat warning, rangers said.
The man was found at about 11:50 a.m. July 8 on the South Kaibab Trail, below Cedar Ridge, the National Park Service said in a news release.
He was visiting from Alvarado and had plans to hike to the Colorado River and stay the night at Phantom Ranch, park rangers said.
But he turned around at Skeleton Point and headed up the trail when he collapsed, officials said.
People on the trail performed CPR until rangers got to the scene, but he died, officials said.
His death is being investigated.
Park rangers warn the public about the dangers of hiking in the heat.
“Hiking up the South Kaibab Trail during the summer months is extremely strenuous and potentially dangerous due to intense heat, minimal shade and no water sources,” the park said in July 8 alert.
Because of this, hiking during the hottest parts of the day in the Grand Canyon — from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — is not encouraged, officials said.
The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning that day warning of temperatures ranging from 104 degrees at Havasupai Gardens to 115 degrees at Phantom Ranch.
Anyone who plans to hike into the canyon should check for critical updates and closures beforehand, officials said.
About 4.9 million people visited the Grand Canyon National Park last year.
Alvarado is about a 25-mile drive southeast from Fort Worth.
This story was originally published July 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM with the headline "67-year-old hiker from Texas dies in Grand Canyon during extreme heat warning."
