Grand Canyon National Park - Road Closures (U.S. National Park Service)

Seasonal Road Closures, SOUTH RIM

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Hermit Road Update

During 2008, Grand Canyon National Park repaved and improved the seven-mile long historic Hermit Road, located on the South Rim between Grand Canyon Village and Hermits Rest.

From December 1 through February 28
The road is open to all vehicles. (no shuttle busses are running) The Hermit Road winds seven miles past numerous overlooks to Hermits Rest. It may be closed during inclement weather. Watch for hikers and bicyclists along the road. Read more...
Between March 1 and November 31
Free shuttle bus service and commercial tours provide the transportation along the scenic Hermit Road. The road is closed to private vehicles. Read more...

The Yaki Point Road and S. Kaibab Trail Parking Lot

From March 1 to November 30
The Yaki Point Road and S. Kaibab Trail Parking Lot are closed to private vehicle traffic. You will need to ride a free park shuttle bus to access this area. Private vehicle access is permitted for vehicles with accessibility permits.
From December 1 to February 28
The road to Yaki Point and the S. Kaibab Trailhead parking lot will remain closed to private vehicles due to parking and road congestion.

The park’s free shuttle buses will continue to provide visitors with access to Yaki Point and the S. Kaibab Trailhead throughout the winter months. You may learn more about accessing the Yaki Point Road and the S. Kaibab Trailhead/ parking lot during the winter months here...

Seasonal Road Closures, NORTH RIM

North Rim visitor services and facilities are open for the season between mid-may and mid-October of each year.

Highway 67 into the North Rim remains open to public travel through mid-November, but from mid-November on, Highway 67 may close for the season on short notice due to major storms and heavy snowfall. Check with the Arizona Department of Transportation for road conditions: http://www.az511.com/hcrsweb/hcrsweb.jsp

During daytime visitation, from mid-October until the final closure of Highway 67, emergency services ONLY are provided by the National Park Service. Visitors are reminded to pay special attention to their gas gauge, since gas will no longer be available in the park. Food service will not be available. Only portable toilets will be provided.

Once the Arizona Department of Transportation closes Highway 67 south of Jacob Lake to vehicle traffic for the winter season, the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park also closes to vehicle traffic.

The gate at Jacob Lake is closed and locked and the gate at the North Rim entrance station is closed and locked. The National Park Service does not unlock the entrance station gate for public vehicle access until North Rim visitor facilities open up for the season in mid-May.