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Page 1: Getting Around Grand Canyon · 2018-11-28 · Grand Canyon t D ta South Kaibab Trailhead Yaki Point Yavapai Point and Geology Museum Hermits Rest Pima Point Monument Creek Vista The

Village Route and bus stopKaibab/Rim Route and bus stop

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Picnic area

Parking

First aid

Telephone

Information

Restrooms

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Paved Greenway Trail

Shuttle bus gate

Unpaved Rim Trail

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Trailhead

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Yavapai Point and Geology Museum

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MonumentCreek Vista

The Abyss

Mohave Point

Hopi Point

Powell Point

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Hermit Road: Closed to private vehicles March 1 to November 30 annually when the Hermits Rest Route shuttle bus operates. Hermit road open to private vehicles December 1 to February 28.

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Getting Around Grand Canyon

Shuttle Bus FAQAre the shuttle buses free?Yes, park entrance fees include shuttle bus transportation.

How do the shuttle buses work?Running like a city bus system, three shuttle bus routes stop at shops, visitor centers, and popular viewpoints around the South Rim. Just wait at any bus stop and enjoy the ride.

Will my wheelchair fit on the bus?Buses are equipped with ramps to accommodate passengers in wheelchairs smaller than 30 inches wide by 48 inches long (76 by 122 cm). Most motorized scooters will not fiton buses.

Ride the Free Shuttle Buses Reducing air pollution and taking nearly a half-million vehicles off park roads each year, shuttle buses offer hassle-free transportation. HERMITS REST RouTE—RED on MAP ABoVE

• 80 minutes round-trip• Nine overlooks • Toilets at Hopi Point• Water, snack bar, toilets, and gift

shop at Hermits Rest• Buses run every:• 30 minutes 4:30–6:30 am• 15 minutes 6:30 am to sunset• 30 minutes sunset to an hour after

sunset• Visitors should be at a bus stop no

later than 30 minutes after sunset.

Driving and Parking FAQWhere can I drive my car?You can drive anywhere there is a solid black line on the maps in this Guide. Yaki Point Road and Hermit Road are closed to private vehicles; ride the free shuttle bus to access.

The Scenic Drive Accessibility Permit allows visitors with mobility issues entry to some areas closed to public traffic. This permit is available at entrance gates, visitor centers, and hotel lobbies.

Where can I park?All parking lots in Grand Canyon Village are located near free shuttle bus stops. • Parkinglots1–4 Grand Canyon

Visitor Center. Lot 1 includes auto, RV, and trailer parking.

• ParkingLotA Park Headquarters • ParkingLotB Market Plaza• ParkingLotC near Center Road in

Grand Canyon Village• ParkingLotD Backcountry

Information Center. Includes auto parking in the north end and RV and trailer parking in the south end.

Hermits Rest

Village Route Transfer

Trailview overlook

Maricopa Point

Hopi Point

Powell Point

Mohave Point

The Abyss

Pima Point

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Mohave Point

Powell PointMonument

Creek Vista

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How can I tell the difference between shuttle bus routes?All National Park Service shuttle buses are white and green, but the front of the bus will show the route color and name.

What are the shuttle bus rules?1. No eating or open drink containers.2. No pets. Service animals permitted.3. Collapse strollers before entering the bus. No oversized or jogging strollers. Remove baby-back carriers when seated.4. Shuttle buses can accommodatetwo or three bicycles, but nottag alongs, baby trailers, or children'sbicycles with wheels less than 16 inches (41 cm). Riders must load and unloadtheir bicycles.5. Shuttle buses only stop at designated bus stops.

Where can I learn about road conditions?Check at visitor centers or call 938-638-7496. Even during spring, snow and ice present potentially hazardous driving conditions and can temporarily close park roads. Please slow down and drive carefully while exploring Grand Canyon.

VILLAGE RouTE—BLuE on MAP ABoVE

• 50-minutes round-trip • Scenic canyon views are a short walk

from some stops • Grand Canyon Visitor Center, hotels,

restaurants, campgrounds• Buses run every:• 30 minutes 4:30–6 am• 15 minutes 6 am–8:30 pm• 30 minutes 8:30–10 pm; visitors

should be at a bus stop no later than 9:30 pm.

KAIBAB/RIM RouTE—oRAnGE on MAP ABoVE

• 50-minutes round-trip • Five viewpoints • Grand Canyon Visitor Center and

Yavapai Geology Museum. • Access to South Kaibab Trailhead• Buses run every:• 30 minutes 4:30–6 am• 15 minutes 6 am to one hour after

sunset; visitors should be at a bus stop no later then 30 minutes after sunset.

HIKER’S ExPRESSnoT SHoWn on MAP ABoVE

Service to South Kaibab Trailhead. Bus begins at Bright Angel Lodge, then stops at Backcountry Information Center, Grand Canyon Visitor Center, and South Kaibab Trailhead.

Bus leaves Bright Angel Lodge at: • 7 am, 8 am, and 9 am in March• 6 am, 7 am, and 8 am in April• 5 am, 6 am, and 7 am in May

What else do I need to know about driving?Do not stop or park along the roadside, except where signs or lines on the road indicate it is permissible. Use pull-outs and overlooks to take pictures and view wildlife. Please do not block other people's enjoyment of the park by stopping in the road or blocking traffic.

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