Grand Canyon South Rim
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Arizona
The South Rim of
the Grand Canyon is the most visited location at Grand Canyon National Park. The
South Rim is open year around and accessible by all. The best times to visit
the Grand Canyon are March through May and September through November when
daytime temperatures are cool and the crowds are thin.
The Grand Canyon
is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. Attracting
upwards of 5 million visitors per year, to explore the scenic views and vista’s,
and this steep-walled canyon is one of the most well-known natural wonders in
the world.
The South Rim, is
open and accessible year-round via Route 64 from either the east or the south.
It is 1,000 feet lower in elevation than the North Rim, so the roads here are
usually not closed due to snow in the winter. Several Arizona towns are within
2 hours driving distance from the South Rim, including Williams, Flagstaff, and
Sedona, and a variety of tours and/or shuttles depart from these towns for
Grand Canyon National Park each day.
South Rim Attractions:
The South Rim is
home to Grand Canyon Village, which offers about 7 different lodging options. Also
it has the other facilities including lodging, fuel, food, souvenirs, and
access to trails and guided walk tours. The South Rim also has shuttles services
that take us around to the various viewpoints. Historic Grand Canyon Village can be reached by
driving or by Grand Canyon Railway from Williams, Arizona, 59 miles to the
south.
The South Rim
includes:
·
Historic
Grand Canyon Village.
·
Scenic
Hermit Road and Hermits Rest (7 miles/ 11.2 km) west of Grand Canyon Village
·
Desert
View Drive and Desert View (25 miles/ 41 km) east of Grand Canyon Village
·
Visit
the South Rim Viewpoints.
·
Bike
Along Hermit Road.
·
Ride
the shuttle along the rim – Hermit Road.
·
Walk
the South Rim Trail.
·
Walk
the Trail of Time.
·
Hike
Below the Rim.
·
Ride a
Mule into the Grand Canyon.
·
Watch
the Grand Canyon IMAX Movie.
·
Take a
Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon.
·
Yavapai
Museum of Geology.
A variety of
activities at the South Rim cater to park visitors. A driving tour (35 miles
(56 km)) along the South Rim is split into two segments.
The western drive
to Hermit's Point is 8 miles (13 km) with several overlooks along the way,
including Mohave Point, Hopi Point, and the Powell Memorial.
From March to
December, access to Hermit's Rest is restricted to the free shuttle provided by
the Park Service. The eastern portion to Desert View is 25 miles (40 km), and
is open to private vehicles year-round.
Walking tours
include the Rim Trail, which runs west from the Pipe Creek viewpoint for about
8 miles (13 km) of paved road, followed by 7 miles (11 km) unpaved to Hermit's
Rest. Hikes can begin almost anywhere along this trail, and a shuttle can
return hikers to their point of origin. Mather Point, the first view most
people reach when entering from the South Entrance, is a popular place to
begin.
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