As with all sides of the canyon, the south rim features astounding views of what took mother nature millions and millions of years to create. Continue on us 89a to jacob lake about 36 miles, then take highway 67 to the entrance of grand canyon north rim. Also available yearround are most visitor services such as camping, lodging, and restaurants. Along with exploring the canyons south rim, make stops at hoover dam and route 66 in arizona to pack even more sightseeing into one day. The colorado is often sediment laden and may be difficult to purify. Map to the north rim grand canyon directions to the north rim. Aug 19, 2014 this board is meant to help with trip planning to grand canyon national park. Grand canyon maps northern arizona map north rim trail map directions directions north rim directions toroweap directions south canyon directions zion national park site maps site map site map. The north rim offers sparser tourism services than the south rim, but that is precisely why most visitors.
Download pdf map of grand canyon area my grand canyon park. May 15october 15, the north rim is open daily from 8 am9 pm. Exploring the grand canyon south rim by kristen duke this site is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Grand canyon, north and south rims grand canyon national. The entrance to the north rim of the grand canyon is about 30 miles south of jacob lake, arizona and about 207 miles north of flagstaff az.
Map of the central area of grand canyon national park, arizona. As is usual, our only regrets were that we did not have more time to explore everything the south rim of the grand canyon and the canyon itself had to offer. You can download many of these maps in higher resolution jpg or pdf form. 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. Jul 06, 2017 this is an overview map of the grand canyon with nearby major highways and interstates and gateway cities.
Backpacking rim to rim trail roaring springs ken patrick trail widforss trail ribbon falls cottonwood campground north rim lodging north rim. Its a tough twoday walk, but descending through the different layers of coloured rock and wallowing like a hippo in the cool water is worth the. Find historic buildings designed by architect mary colter, interactive visitor centers and incredible museums, along with lodges, hotels and campgrounds. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. Mather point on the south rim panoramic map of the south rim. Download pdf map of the south rim and grand canyon village. Here, the elevation is a little higher, the temperatures are a little cooler, the trails are a little steeper and the viewsyeah, theyre a little bigger. Links to a higher resolution version of this map 3. The south rims high elevation and dry climate may adversely affect you. South rim trails bass, hermit, tanner, grandview revised regularly, waterproof, tearresistant.
The map displays elevations ranging from the bottom of the canyon at 535 meters, where it meets the mighty. Yavapai point webcam park newspapers and maps most grand canyon visitors go to the south rim, which includes the village of tusayan and grand canyon national park airport outside the park, and grand canyon village and desert view inside the park. Grand canyon north rim grand canyon national park all you. The south rim stands at an elevation of 7000 feet and is more popular due to the yearround access, while the 8000 feet north rim is closed during the winter season due to snowy roads. Take the south kaibab trail down, camp by the colorado river or stay in a comfy cabin nearby and hike out the next day via the bright angel trail.
The south rim is the most visited rim at the grand canyon. The canyons highest, most dramatic rim views can also be enjoyed on two wheels via primitive dirt access roads and on four legs courtesy of a trusty mule. Heres a south rim east topo map, showing the south kaibab trail, phantom ranch, and eastern part of the main developed area. Grand canyon north rim grand canyon national park 2020. The south rims museums are the best places to explore the areas human and geologic history, and mary colterdesigned buildings are perhaps. Exploring the beautiful south rim of the grand canyon. Both the north rim lodge and the south rims grand canyon village are accessible via twolane highways. Go back to see more maps of grand canyon national park u. Grand canyon national park south rim its not just the grandeur of grand canyon that draws visitors. Distant features on the north rim are shown at a smaller scale than foreground south rim areas. Depending on the vehicle you choose, you can also calculate the amount of co2 emissions from your vehicle and assess the environment impact.
The south rims museums are the best places to explore the areas human and geologic history, and mary colterdesigned buildings are perhaps the countrys most iconic national park architecture. Exploring the grand canyons south rim outdoor wanderlust. The south rim is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year including all holidays, and has hotel and lodging options both inside the national park as well as around in nearby towns. Lodging a wide variety of lodging is available both on the parks property and nearby in tusayan. The north rim is open from midmay through midoctober each year. The map displays elevations ranging from the bottom. This area of the park is open to visitors 365dayayear. This large version of our grand canyon 3d wood map spans the entire length of grand canyon national park and beyond, illustrating north and south rim points of interest from the desert watch tower to supai. A featured list of activities and attractions around grand canyon national park. Carmel junction, then turn south on highway 89 to kanab, utah. Grand canyon national park lodges offers every choice in dining from. From street and road map to highresolution satellite imagery of grand canyon south rim. National geographic trails illustrated map, grand canyon.
As a result, the south rim offers more amenities than other any region including bus service, hotels, water stations and various attractions. Grand canyon north rim, arizona guide fodors travel. Given more time and a leisurely itinerary, we would have liked to have hiked further into the grand canyon, perhaps even backpacking our way to hammock camp in the true wilderness. Grand canyon maps grand canyon location, nearby cities. North rim and south rim, from the little colorado river in ther east to agate canyon in the. Thats because it is the most accessible and provides the most amenities. Grand canyon, north and south rims grand canyon national park. Box 3088, grand canyon, az 86023 or call 928 6382443 for information. While closed, there is no lodging or services at the north rim, and visitors are not permitted to drive past the park gates, but winter backpackers hiking rimtorim can still access the north rim via innercanyon trails from the south rim. Nov 26, 2019 download grand canyon south rim map pdf. Grand canyon national park north rim travel the southwest. The grand canyon south rim west topo map includes the south rim developed area and upper bright angel trail. Once youve gawked at the canyon from above, get a true sense of its scale by hiking down into it. If you are planning to visit, the railway makes it easy to plan your travel package that can include your accommodations in williams andor the grand canyon, meals, activities, and things to do.
From campgrounds to luxurious hotels with panoramic views and rustic cabins, lodging choices at the south rim are perfect for every family and every budget. Map to the north rim grand canyon directions to the. Since it gets more rain and snow, erosion has chewed deeper into the north rim, creating mazes of side. May 06, 2018 grand canyon national park south rim its not just the grandeur of grand canyon that draws visitors. Village route blue 50minutes roundtrip scenic canyon views are a short walk from some stops grand canyon visitor center, hotels, restaurants, campgrounds buses run every. 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. Grand canyon south rim, grand canyon national park. Save money on your trip to the grand canyon national park on this tour that includes two meals and roundtrip transportation from las vegas. We drove from our last stop dead horse ranch state park and climbed to over 7,000 feet to williams, arizona and the weather became cold. The colorado river divides the canyon into the north and south rim. Get grand canyon south rim directions from phoenix, las vegas, flagstaff and more.
Map of north rim and south rim of the grand canyon, arizona. The north rims off season goes from october 15thmay 1st may be open for day use. Buy the national geographic trails illustrated map pack for the south and north rims of the national park plus native areas of grand canyon. The grand canyon south rim april 38, 2017 on the road. At the stoplight in kanab, highway 89 turns into highway 89a. We offer high resolution maps of the grand canyon and printable pdf documents for you convenience.
During the latespringintoearlyfall season, visitors can drive into the park on highway 67 from jacob lake, and find visitor services, lodging, park rangers, and dining. View and download maps of the grand canyon, las vegas and surrounding areas in a wide variety of formats to best suit your needs. This page shows the location of grand canyon village, az 86023, united states on a detailed satellite map. Contact the tusayan ranger district, kaibab national forest, p. Here youll find trail maps, campground maps, shuttle maps, and several more. Grand canyon, north and south rims map grand canyon. The south rim of the grand canyon is one of the most visited locations in the national park.
This map shows trails, roads, ranger stations, campgrounds, picnic areas, restrooms and points of interest in grand canyon north rim area. To find the map for the driving distance from las vegas to north rim grand canyon, please enter the source and destination and then select the driving mode. Camping atlarge is permitted in the national forest outside the park. The south rim of the grand canyon attracts over 5 million visitors each year and by far is the most visited side of the canyon. The journey from williams to the south rim was on a rail line that dates back to 1901. The only reliable water along the boucher trail is boucher creek and the colorado river.
The return trip leaves the north rim at 7am, arriving at the south rim at 11. Grand canyon, north and south rims map grand canyon national. Grand canyon south rim grand canyon national park tripadvisor. Grand canyon north rim grand canyon national park all. The south rim is the most developed of all areas within the grand canyon. This trip has been on our bucket list for a while and we were eager to visit.
The national park spans the colorado river from glen canyon dam in the east to the. The south rim is 45 hours from phoenix or las vegas. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, this map is designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts with unmatched detail. Grand canyon national park maps grand canyon north rim map. Grand canyon national park south rim pdf chapter lonely. Backcountry information center if you plan to hike in the canyon. Explore the uniquely inspiring and wondrous landscape of the grand canyon with national geographics trails illustrated map of grand canyon national park, north and south rims. North rim and south rim, from the little colorado river in ther east to agate canyon in the west, showing all trails, roads and viewpoints.