Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is a must see for all hikers. The information on this page is here to make your time at the Grand Canyon fun and hassle free. You can download an 18 page description for the Rim to Rim to Rim hike below. This is one of the classic endurance hikes in the country.
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Location: Central AZ (279 miles from Las Vegas, NV)
Size:One million + acres
Entrance Fee: $25 per car good for 7 days. All National Passes accepted
Time Zone: Mountain Time
Managed by: US National Park Service
Elevation Range: 2,200 to 8,800 ft (Point Imperial)
Best Season: Spring/Autumn
Visitor Center: Restrooms, exhibits, water - Summer hours 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Ranger Station: In the Visitor Center
Closest Town: Tusayan, located about 15 miles from the canyon
Campgrounds: Yes, see below
Permits: None needed for day hikes
Pets: On leash, above the Rim trails only.
Bears: None
Water: Various streams
General Information:Offical website
Special Attractions:The Canyon!
Rim to Rim to Rim (2 days):
Information on the trails, shuttles, lodging, best season to attempt the hike and more.
It's 45 miles in two days. 18 pages, 20 photos, 2 maps
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Mather: $15 per night, no hookups, toilets and water. Open: year round
Location: In Grand Canyon Village Elevation: 7,000 feet
Reservations: Call 1-800-365-CAMP
Desert View: $12 per night, no hookups, vault toilets and water.
Location: 26 miles east of Grand Canyon Village.
Elevation: 8,300 feet Open: May to Oct
Reservations: First come, first serve.
Bright Angel: $5 per night + $10 fee, 31 sites, no hookups, toilets and water.
Location: near Phantom Ranch Elevation: 2,000 feet
Open: year round Permits: Click here
Bright Angel (303) 297-2757 Grand Canyon Village
Yavapai Lodge (303) 297-2757 Next to Market Plaza
Thunderbird Lodge (303) 297-2757 Grand Canyon Village