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#There are only 7 days left until the launch free

If you park at the Visitor Center, the Village (Blue) Route shuttle will bring you to Hermit Road Interchange.

From Lot D, it is about a 0.4 mile/0.65 km walk to the canyon's rim and Bright Angel Trailhead.

If you are not able to find a parking spot near Bright Angel Trailhead, continue driving around the Village Loop Drive to Parking Lot D - a large lot by Maswik Lodge and the Backcountry Information Center.

The trailhead is just west of Bright Angel Lodge and is clearly marked.

If you can set aside 4 to 8 hours, take a day hike into Grand Canyon on Bright Angel Trail.

Check with the Backcountry Information Center when you arrive, for current trail conditions. Shuttles have front loading bicycle racks, if you tire of riding.ĭO NOT attempt to hike from the rim to the river and back in one day, especially from May to September when temperatures can reach over 110☏ (43☌). Hermit Road is also accessible by foot or your personal bicycle.

As an alternative to riding the shuttles, bicycle rentals are available from Bright Angel Bicycles located in the Visitor Center Plaza.

During spring break, expect long shuttle boarding lines and wait times ( between 10 am and 4 pm).

Hermit Road is best experienced in the morning.

You can get off at one stop, enjoy a scenic walk along the Canyon Rim Trail, then get back on the bus at the next stop.

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In the morning, park in village Lot C or Lot D, and walk 0.4 mile/0.65 km to the Hermit Road Transfer Station to tour scenic Hermit Road on the free Hermit Road shuttles.Note: Hermit Road is closed to personal vehicles from March 1 through November 30.

Starting from the Village Historic District, the Hermit Road (Red Route) shuttle bus follows the Hermit Road for 7 miles (11 km) and has spectacular views of the canyon and Colorado River. Photo courtesy of Aerial Filmworks, all rights reserved. Face masks may be required while on the buses. Paying your entrance fee entitles you and your vehicle's occupants to unlimited use of the shuttles. There is no extra fee to use the shuttle system. Two additional shuttle bus routes will transport you out to scenic overlooks. It connects the Visitor Center, lodges, campgrounds, Backcountry Information Center, and Market Plaza (Market, deli, outdoor ATM, and U.S. The best way to tour the village is to park your vehicle once, then ride the Village (Blue) Route Shuttle around the South Rim.

It's a good idea to arrive early (before 9:30 am) to find a parking spot and be able to make the most of your time here. The parking lots around the Visitor Center usually fill by 12 noon.

#There are only 7 days left until the launch full

Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park during summer and holiday weeks can expect long lines, full parking lots and crowded conditions. NPS/M.Quinn Prepare for Crowded Conditions It's a good idea to arrive early (before 9 am) to find a parking spot and be able to make the most of your time here. Cash is not being accepted at this time.Īnnual passes are also on sale at all park entrance stations. Individual ($20 valid for 7 days): for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians.Īt park Entrance Stations, credit and debit cards, digital passes, and America the Beautiful passes are accepted for entry.

Motorcycle ($30 valid for 7 days): admits motorcyclist and up to one passenger.

Private Vehicle ($35 valid for 7 days): admits everyone traveling with you in your personal vehicle.

(After May 15, when the North Rim opens for the season, the pass includes both the South and North Rims.) During spring break, an entrance pass is for the South Rim. It is also possible to purchase a digital pass online through YourPassNow, or from third party vendors in the gateway town of Tusayan. At this time, Grand Canyon National Park does not require reservations to enter the park, nor does it have timed entry.Įntrance Fees are paid at the entrance stations.