I just finished my thru hike on June 4, 2016. When I was at the North Rim the ranger at the Backcountry Information Center said he could give me a dispersed camping permit, if I wanted to continue hiking that day, if I thought I wouldn't make it to the park boundary. There was no need to stealth cam...

I'm Rob Steady (trail name). I'll be starting the first week of April. Hope to share the cost of transportation to the trailhead with someone. See you all out there!