Inner canyon corridor trails have reopened. The chlorine gas leak has been stabilized, and crews remain on scene to complete the repair. However, Bright Angel Trail - below Havasupai Garden and Plateau Point Trail remain closed for waterline construction.

TRAIL CLOSURE LIFTED: Thursday, January 16, 2025 — 1:00 p.m.

Trail closures: Bright Angel Trail between Havasupai Gardens and including the Silver Bridge CLOSED. River Trail CLOSED. Phantom Ranch CLOSED. Plateau Point and Plateau Point Trail CLOSED. Hikers visit this link for details and water availability.

Thursday, January 16, 2025, Sunny —South Rim High 43°F (6°C) —Low: 17°F (-8°C)

South Rim Visitor Center is open today from 9 am to 4 pm. Ranger programs are being presented. Follow the link for a list of visitor services and their hours of operation. The North Rim has closed to all vehicle traffic for the winter. Reopens May 15.

What's Closed and What's Open? (Park Operational Updates) Thursday, January 16, 2025

This email is checked frequently, and individual questions or concerns are directed to park management, or to the employee who is best able to reply.

Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral homelands of 11 present day Tribal Communities, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world—a mile deep canyon unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from both north and south rims.

Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers, up to a 15 person passenger van. Organized non-commercial groups over 16 passengers require different charges. Commercial groups are not eligible for the vehicle permit.

Entrance - Private Vehicle

Admits one single, private, non-commercial motorcycle and its passenger(s).

Entrance - Motorcycle

Individual ($20 valid for 7 days): for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians.

Entrance - Per Person

Available to the general public for purchase for unlimited visits to Grand Canyon National Park only. This is an annual pass, valid one year from month of purchase; it is non-transferable.

It admits the pass holder and any accompanying persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the pass holder and accompanying immediate family (spouse, children, parents) when entry is by other means (train, shuttle, bicycle, or foot).

Annual Entrance - Park

The canyon glows orange as people visit Mather Point, a rock outcropping that juts into Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon Mather Point Sunset on the South Rim

The Cape Royal viewpoint curves into the distance and closer rock formations jut into the canyon.

Grand Canyon National Park: View from Cape Royal on the North Rim

The Desert View Watchtower looms 70 feet into the air over a vast and dramatic view of the canyon.

Grand Canyon National Park: Desert View Watchtower (South Rim)

Tall canyon walls frame the wide Colorado river weaving back and forth.

Looking down the Colorado River from Nankoweap at river mile 53

Grand Canyon

Both Desert View (East Entrance) and South Entrance are Open 24 hours/day and 7 Days/week. Credit cards, and America the Beautiful passes are accepted for entry. Cash is not accepted at this time. The South Entrance Station, near Tusayan, Arizona, receives the most traffic, an experiences long lines and up to 2 hour wait times between 9:30 am and 4 pm. The East Entrance at Desert View - 32 miles east of the village (accessed via US 89 to Cameron, AZ, then west on SR 64, usually has shorter wait times.

South Rim - South Entrance

The North Rim has a short season. The 2025 season (with visitor services) is May 15, through October 15, 2025. Day use only from October 16 through November 30, 2024.The North Rim is closed for the winter to all vehicles between December 1st and May 14th, and no visitor services are available. 2025 Lodging reservations are recommended. Campground reservations are required. The North Rim is over 8000 feet/2438 m. in elevation. Individuals with respiratory or heart problems may experience difficulties.

North Rim - October and November Day Use Period

North Rim Closed for Winter

North Rim

The East Entrance to the park at Desert View is open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Visitors traveling through the Navajo Nation on US 89, turn west at Cameron, Arizona onto State Route 64, then drive 25 miles (40 km) to the park's East Entrance. A stop at Desert View provides spectacular first views of Grand Canyon and Colorado River. Most Desert View services are open for visitors. Desert View Campground will be open for the 2025 season between April 12 and October 12. 2025. Reservations are required.

South Rim - Desert View (East Entrance)

Scenic Driving

During December, January and February, private vehicles (under 22 feet total length) may tour scenic Hermit Road. Parking is limited along Hermit Road, especially during Christmas and New Year's weeks.The best time to tour is in the morning, before 10:30 am. Paring is not available for RVs over 22 feet in lengh.    <ul> <li>The <a href="https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/RimTrail.pdf">Canyon Rim Trail</a> follows the rim of the canyon for 7.8 miles (12.6 km) alongside Hermit Road. Hermit Road is also accessed throughout the year by hikers, runners and bicyclists.</li> </ul>   <ul> <li>During winter months, motorists must be on the lookout for bicyclists, especially when the road is icy. </li> </ul>

All ages are welcome, however, minors must be with an adult parent or guardian at scenic overlooks, or when walking along the Canyon Rim Trail..

Allow 90 minutes for a round-trip drive out to Hermits Rest and back (14 miles - 22.5 km).  One can easily spend 3-4 hours, depending how many stops you make along the road to get out to stretch, experience the scenic views, and to walk portions of the Canyon Rim Trail between the scenic overlooks

There is no fee or toll required to tour scenic Hermit Road.

A paved scenic road in a forested area on the edge of a mile deep canyon filled with colorful peaks

Aerial View of Hermit Road

Scenic Hermit Road begins at the interchange, on the west side of the Village Historic District, near Bright Angel Lodge. During winter months, the gate arms will be open when Hermit Road is open. If you find the gate arms closed, that means that the road and overlooks are being cleared of ice and snow by work crews. From the interchange, the road climbs a steep hill, then follows the canyon rim for 7 miles (11 km) out to Hermits Rest, and the Hermit Trailhead.

Hermit Road is a scenic route along the west end of Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim which follows the rim for 7 miles (11 km) out to Hermits Rest. This extremely popular road is accessed by free park shuttle bus, foot, bicycle, or commercial bus tour most of the year. Hermit Road is only open to private vehicles during the winter months of December, January and February. There is no shuttle bus service during these months. Parking is limited along Hermit Road, especially during Christmas and New Year's weeks .Parking is limited to vehicles less than 22 feet, total length. The Canyon Rim Trail also follows the rim of the canyon for 7.8 miles (12.6 km) alongside Hermit Road and offers the opportunity for short or long walks between viewpoints on both paved and dirt trails. <ul> <li>Hermit Road provides some of the best Grand Canyon views that you can see anywhere. Once you get out to Hopi Point, the Colorado River comes into view, and on a quiet day at Pima Point, you can hear the roar of the Colorado River as it crashes through Granite Rapid.  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li>Hermit Road is closed to private vehicles between March 1 and November 30. During this 9 month period, most visitors access the road via the free <a href="https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/hermit-red-route.htm">Hermits Rest (Red) Route Shuttle ></a>  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li><a href="https://www.grandcanyonlodges.com/plan/interpretive-bus-tours/">Commercial Bus Tours</a> are available throughout the year.</li> </ul>

Leashed pets are allowed at the scenic overlooks and along the trail. Pets are not allowed on Hermit Trail, or on any other trails the descend into the depths of Grand Canyon. (With the exception of service dogs (as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act)

No reservations are required to tour Hermit Road, however during the Christmas and New Year's holiday weeks. the road often becomes congested after 12 noon, and through sunset. The best time to tour Hermit Road is from sunrise until 10:30 am.

Hermit Road is only open to private vehicles during the three winter months of December, January and February, when there is no shuttle service.  The Hermits Rest (Red) Route shuttle is in operation between March 1, and November 30. During those nine months, Hermit Road is closed to private vehicles.

Scenic Hermit Road begins on the west side of Grand Canyon Village. The road is open to private vehicles during Dec, Jan. and Feb. It follows the canyon rim for 7 miles (11 km) out to Hermits Rest, and the Hermit Trailhead. Along the canyon rim are 9 designated viewpoints. The Canyon Rim Trail also follows the rim of the canyon for 7.8 miles (12.6 km) alongside Hermit road and offers opportunities for short or long walks between viewpoints — on both paved and dirt trails.

During winter months, snow storms can close Hermit Road for days at a time. it is best to plan on touring the road during the day, when there is greater visibility and warmer temperatures.

Tour Scenic Hermit Road in Your Vehicle (Under 22 feet)

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Museum Exhibits

Walking and viewing a variety of Grand Canyon Paintings in an art gallery within an historic building. 

Minors must be with an adult parent or guardian

Colorful Grand Canyon paintings of different sizes hanging on walls in an art gallery.

Celebration of Art Exhibition

Kolb Studio is located on the canyon rim, on the west end of the Village Historic District, and between the Bright Angel Lodge cabins and Bright Angel Trailhead. The Village (Blue) Route shuttle stops at the bottom of the hill at Hermit Road Interchange. 

The 2024 Grand Canyon Celebration of Art Exhibition is taking place this month at historic Kolb Studio on the South Rim. The show runs through January 20, 2025, <a href="https://www.grandcanyon.org/protect-grand-canyon/experiences-and-events/celebration-of-art">or you may visit online ></a> Celebration of Art (CoA) is a wonderful tradition at Grand Canyon National Park, providing a vibrant experience for visitors, a venue for artists inspired by the canyon, and a successful fundraiser to benefit a dedicated art venue at the park.  Since 2009, CoA has invited participating artists to paint “en plein air” (outside on location) for a week at the canyon. The works produced from this year's event are available for view and purchase online and at historic Kolb Studio. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/000/kolb-studio.htm">Kolb Studio Hours of Operation ></a></li> </ul>   <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/historyculture/kolbconflict.htm">The History of Kolb Studio ></a> </li> </ul>

The 2024 Grand Canyon Celebration of Art Exhibition is taking place this month at historic Kolb Studio in the South Rim Village Historic District. The show runs through January 20, 2025 —Or you may visit online.

Kolb Studio is open from 9 am to 5 pm daily during the winter months.

Alert: TRAIL CLOSURE LIFTED: Thursday, January 16, 2025 — 1:00 p.m.

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