GRAND CANYON general information

South & North Rim


Operating Season

The South Rim and the village are open all year round.
The North Rim services are open from Mid-May to Mid-October (the campground longer, up to Dec 1st, depending on weather conditions). After Mid-October the road from Jacob Lake to the North Rim (Highway 67) is subject to closure with little or no notice and then remains closed until Mid-May.


Elevation

South Rim: around 7,400 feet
North Rim: ranges from 8,000 to over 8,800 feet

The elevation difference between South Rim and the Colorado river (at Bright Angel Campground / Phantom Ranch) is about 4,600 feet.


SOUTH RIM

Grand Canyon Village

Kolb Studio at the South Rim (enlargeable)

A great way to start your visit of the Grand Canyon is a walk through the village. Explore the 'city at the Grand Canyon South Rim' on a self-guided walking tour:

- Kolb Studio: former home of Ellsworth and Emery Kolb hosts exhibits and a bookstore.
- Lookout Studio: designed by Mary Jane Colter, it is built with natural stone and hosts a gift shop and an observation place.
- Mule Corral and Barn: be there just before 8:00 am and watch the mule riders start their trip down into the canyon.
- Santa Fe Railway Station: here comes the history of 'going west' by train alive.
- Hopi House: Mary Jane Colter designed this Pueblo-style building (made of stone and adobe), mostly built by Hopi Indians, and hosts a large gift shop.


Visitor Center

The Visitor Center is located at the Canyon View Information Plaza in the eastern part of the Village, close to Mather Point.
You can use any of the free shuttles (village route, blue) to get there or drive your car to the Mather Point parking lot and walk the short distance to the Visitor Center.


Free Public Transportation (South Rim)

There is a free Grand Canyon Shuttle system (3 routes) in the village and to view points from spring to fall.
Village Shuttle: operates in the village and connects with the other two shuttles.
West Rim Shuttle (Hermits Rest Route): drives to the eight view points along the West Rim Drive; turn-around is at Hermits Rest (8 miles); you can get off a bus towards Hermits Rest at any stop (view point) at any time and catch a later bus to resume the tour; buses stop only at Mohave and Hopi Points on return.
South Kaibab Shuttle (Kaibab Trail Route): drives east from the Visitor Center to South Kaibab trailhead and Yaki Point.


Pets

Pets are allowed in the park but must be restrained at all times. Leashed pets are allowed on South Rim trails throughout the developed areas in the park but not below the rim, in park lodging, or on park buses. The only exception is for certified service dogs. Persons wishing to take a certified service dog below the rim must check in first at the Backcountry Information Center.


NORTH RIM

Grand Canyon Lodge at the North Rim (enlargable)

Cabins (enlargable)

There is no village at the North Rim but the Grand Canyon Lodge, located right at the rim (built from nearby stone and timber in 1937, after the original burned) provides rooms, cabins, restaurants, the Rough Rider Saloon and gift shops. Visitors can choose between motel-style rooms and from three different types of cabins: Frontier, Pioneer and Western.
The rates for rooms and cabins at the lodge range from just below $100 to about $120. Reservations are strongly recommended, please visit www.grandcanyonnorthrim.com or call (928) 638-2611.

The Visitor Center at the North Rim provides books, maps, gifts and is the place to get informations.

The next closest lodge, the Kaibab Lodge, is located about 5 miles north/outside of the park boundary on AZ-67.


Free Public Transportation (North Rim)

There is no free shuttle service at the North Rim.


Pets

Pets are not permitted on North Rim trails. It is recommended that they be left at home.


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