Grand canyon west rim directions map and driving directions. Grand canyon s west rim, also known as grand canyon west, is the shining star of the hualapai indian reservation and home of the grand canyon skywalk, a horseshoeshaped, cantilevered glass bridge attraction suspended 4,000 above the canyon floor. Mather campground, indicated by a red flag, is on the left side of the map and is located within grand canyon village. Media in category maps of grand canyon national park the following 48 files are in this category, out of 48 total. The overview map covers the entire grand canyon area including the hualapai and havasupai indian reservations, the west end with lake mead, and the east end with lake powell. Get grand canyon west rim directions from phoenix, las vegas and more. Grand canyon west rim where to stay, what to do and how to. Grand canyon west rim tour from las vegas 5 tours in 1. Gcw was great for a short visit 3 hours to see the amazing grand canyon. Download pdf map of the south rim and grand canyon village. Find a visitor center, a lodge porch with a grand view, campgrounds, and hiking trails at this quieter side of the grand canyon, open seasonally.
Grand canyon west map will help you find your way out to grand canyon west and the grand canyon skywalk. Both the north rim lodge and the south rims grand canyon village are. Grand canyon lodge visitor center park headquarters vista encantada point imperial desert view stores tusayan ruin and museum limited services in winter grand canyon village and other services toroweap overlook to to to st. It is located a short walk west of historic bright angel lodge. Campgrounds south rim grand canyon national park u.
Flagstaff, az 81 miles kilometers there are three possible ways to go. Find a detailed map to the grand canyon west rim and directions on how to get to grand canyon west and it skywalk from las vegas, laughlin, kingman, flagstaff, lake havasu and phoenix. Check out our grand canyon directions and maps page so you spend your trip at the grand canyon. Get ready for your grand canyon adventure with our printable guide. This overview map has nearby major highways and interstates, and gateway. Grand canyon west is a censusdesignated place cdp in mohave county, arizona, united states. Apr 15, 2020 guide to the west rim trail by chuck dillon. Grand canyon detail map north rim and south rim grand canyon village map pdf format maps of grand canyon national park, from the national park service. The west rim does feature overnight accommodations nearby. Bright angel trail grand canyon grand canyon trust.
The southern terminus is on pennsylvania route 414 two miles south of blackwell. Maps cities near grand canyon, terrain and campgrounds near. Click on the pdfs below to check out some grand canyon maps to help plan your trip to. Route 6 on the colton road near the village of ansonia. If you purchased an entry pass at the south or north rim, it will not give you access to grand canyon west. One of the worlds seven natural wonders, its so startlingly familiar and iconic you cant take your eyes off it. How to drive to grand canyon west to see the skywalk, or helicopter to the canyon floor. If the gps tries to take you to peach springs then try updating your system. This grand canyon trails map of the north rim also contains trail descriptions, mileages. Maps of grand canyon national park my grand canyon park. The best thing to see and do in the grand canyon of the. Most visitors 90% see grand canyon from the south rim from overlooks accessed by free park shuttle buses or by their personal. Grand canyon west hualapai reservation 2020 all you need.
It is a fivehour, 242mile drive from grand canyon national parks south rim. Grand canyon west, while conveniently located just 125 miles east of las vegas, nevada, is in a remote part of northwestern arizona, with few developed comforts in the area. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is accessible yearround. The skywalk was an expensive addon but, we felt, worth doing. View and download maps of the grand canyon, las vegas and surrounding areas in a wide variety of formats to best suit your needs. Hualapai ranch and hualapai lodge are operated by the tribe. The national park spans the colorado river from glen canyon dam in the east to the hoover dam and lake mead in the west, a distance of 277 miles 455 km.
No matter how much you read about the grand canyon or how many photographs youve seen, nothing really prepares you for the sight of it. Download pdf map of grand canyon area my grand canyon park. Jul 12, 2011 we visited the grand canyon west rim over the memorial day weekend. Click on the image to download as an accessible pdf file 4 mb. West rim directions how to get to grand canyon west. See whats nearby yavapai lodge and read about all the great amenities offered by the grand canyon s largest hotel. Get directions, maps, and traffic for grand canyon, az. West rim directions from las vegas, south rim, sedona, phoenix and more. Explore grand canyon region holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. But because of the partial government shutdown, the grand canyon national parks were not open until this past saturday, oct. Fly to the grand canyons west rim in an airplane designed for sightseeing, descend to the canyon floor in a luxury helicopter, float down the colorado river on a pontoon boat, and relax on a luxury motorcoach before experiencing the skywalkall in one convenient tour. Trail description this is the parks most popular rimtoriver route, offering spectacular views, rest houses, water seasonal, and shade at indian garden. Grand canyon map showing national park in relation to las vegas, flagstaff, etc. It so happens that we lucky tourists could go to the grand canyon west.
Map and driving directions to the skywalk on the west rim, peach springs and havasupai hilltop. The west rim trail is a 30milelong hiking trail located adjacent to the western rim of pennsylvanias grand canyon. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. Jun 25, 2014 find a detailed map to the grand canyon west rim and directions on how to get to grand canyon west and it skywalk from las vegas, laughlin, kingman, flagstaff, lake havasu and phoenix. The grand canyon west rim is not part of americas national park as it belongs to the hualapai indian tribe. Separated from mather campground by 26 miles 42 km desert view campground is also indicated by a red flag, on the far right side of the. The grand canyon west region is owned and operated by the hualapai tribe, not operated the national park service. The west rim has a different look than the south and the eagle point formation is impressive. At the west rim, youll find the skywalk, ziplining, aerial tours, and calm floats down the colorado river. We offer high resolution maps of the grand canyon and printable pdf documents for you convenience. When many people talk about the grand canyon, they are talking about the south rim in grand canyon national park with its busy hub, grand canyon village. By default, this map zooms in on grand canyon village on the south rim, but if you zoom out a bit you can also find lodging in tusayan, just outside the park boundary and often cheaper.
From cameron, take highway 64 west to the east entrance of grand canyon national park on the south rim known as desert view. George, utah to, cameron, flagstaff, and north rim to jacob lake, and south rim to mount trumbull 8028ft 2447m mount emma. Find a detailed map to the grand canyon west rim and directions on how to get to grand canyon west and it skywalk from las vegas. Rv parking grand canyon visitor center hermit trailhead e r cic albright training center bright angel t railhead 1. You can purchase an admission package when you arrive at grand canyon west. The pennsylvania grand canyon is a hikers paradise. Download pdf map of the north rim and grand canyon lodge. Closer to las vegas, our family decide to visit grand canyon west vs grand canyon national parksouth rim. Boulder seligman ash fork grand canyon village tusayan 64 valle c 64 williams cameron 89 wupatki n.
Grand canyon national park is a separate entity from grand canyon west and the south rim of the national park is more than four hours away from grand canyon west. Grand canyon detail map north rim and south rim grand canyon village map. The trails northern terminus is on state forest land approximately one mile south of u. From williams, take highway 64 north to the south rim.
The canyon is 277 river miles 446km long, and up to 18 miles 29km wide. The grand canyon of the colorado is an essential visit on your trip to the west coast of the united states, so to plan it you will find this information useful with. Cross hike to the bottom of the grand canyon off your bucket list by traveling down the bright angel trail to the colorado river. The south rim s high elevation and dry climate may adversely affect you. South rim pocket map and services guide 4 mb pdf file. The grand canyon south rim west topo map includes the south rim developed area and upper bright angel trail. This means that your national park pass wont be valid for the west rim. To browse some grand canyon lodging options, image to the right will open a interactive grand canyon lodging map. Famously referred to as the grand canyon of pennsylvania, and scientifically known as the pine creek gorge area of pennsylvania, it is a mustdo for avid hikers and nature lovers. The chart contains aeronautical information for the general aviation vfr pilots on the front side, and commercial vfr air tour operations on the backside. Download the south rim map for a closeup view of trails, museums, and attractions at grand canyon village. Links to map of grand canyon national park and other grand canyon, az maps. Pdf format maps of grand canyon national park, from the national park.
Youll also find hualapai ranch, where you can rent a cabin and experience the history and culture of the canyon. The south rims high elevation and dry climate may adversely affect you. Jul 06, 2017 download pdf map of the north rim and grand canyon lodge. The activities at grand canyon west are split between two locations. Grand canyon s west rim is approximately 75 miles north of kingman, arizona and 121 miles southeast of las vegas, nevada. The name means people of tall trees and the hualapai indians run and own the west rim and reservation. This area of the park is open to visitors 365dayayear.
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