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Tips for hiking in the Grand Canyon

Saturday, Aug. 2, 1997 | 9:10 a.m.

Grand Canyon National Park officials offer the following tips to hikers:

- Eat and drink regularly while hiking.

- Carry at least two quarts of water - a gallon, if possible.

- Eat carbohydrate-rich food.

- Don't hike during the hottest part of the day. Begin longer hikes before 7 a.m. or after 4 p.m.

- Watch your time. It takes twice as long to hike out as it does to walk into the canyon.

- Rest regularly in the shade.

- Bring a flashlight in case you're still hiking after nightfall.

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