Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Park Accepting Public Comments

Grand Canyon National Park is now accepting comments on future train operations at the South Rim.
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Grand Canyon National Park

A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size; 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep.

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		Road Construction Could Affect Your 2008 visit ! The Hermit Road Rehabilitation and Closure Now through November, 2008 Recent park News Releases Statistics Doing Business With The Park (Permits) River Management Fire Information & Activity

Outside of Grand Canyon National Park

These places are outside of the National Park.

Learn more about:
the Skywalk and Hualapai Reservation
the Havasupai Reservation and Waterfalls
the Kaibab National Forest
the Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park

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Grand Canyon National Park
P.O. Box 129
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

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Phone

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(928) 638-7888

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(928) 638-7797

Climate

SUMMER temperatures on the South Rim are relatively pleasant. North Rim temperatures are a few degrees cooler due to the higher elevation. Inner canyon temperatures are extreme. Daytime highs at the river often exceed 105°F. Thunderstorms frequently occur during July, August, and early September.

WINTER conditions on the South Rim can be extreme. The road into the North Rim is closed from the first heavy snow in November or early December to mid-May.

SPRING and FALL. Come prepared for a variety of conditions. Pleasant weather can change to rain or cold.
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