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Village Route and bus stop Kaibab/Rim Route and bus stop LEGEND Drivable park roads Drinking water Picnic area Parking First aid Telephone Information Restrooms/toilets Theater Paved Rim Trail Paved Greenway Trail Shuttle bus gate Unpaved Rim Trail Arrows indicate direction of travel Trailhead Hermits Rest Route and bus stop Tusayan Route and bus stop 0.5 Mile 0 0.5 Kilometer 0 North Mather Point Pipe Creek Vista South Kaibab Trailhead Yaki Point Yavapai Point and Geology Museum Hermits Rest Pima Point Monument Creek Vista The Abyss Mohave Point Hopi Point Powell Point Trailview Overlook Maricopa Point 64 1 4 2 3 Mather Point 7120 ft 2170 m Bright Angel Bicycles; Café at Mather Point Commercial Vehicle Parking Only Mather Amphitheater Grand Canyon Visitor Center Grand Canyon Association Park Store at the Visitor Center Plaza RV Parking Grand Canyon Visitor Center Hermit Trailhead Verkamp’s Visitor Center Clinic Albright Training Center Bright Angel Trailhead 1.0mi (1.6km) 0.9mi (1.4km) 0.5mi (0.8km) 1.1mi (1.8km) 1.7mi (2.7km) 0.9mi (1.4km) 1.1mi (1.8km) 0.8mi (1.3km) 0.3mi (0.5km) 0.5mi (0.8km) 0.7mi (1.1km) 0 .7mi (1.1km ) 1.2mi (1.9km) 0.7mi (1.1km) 0.7mi (1.1km) 0.8mi (1.3km) 0.4mi (0.6km) 0.8mi (1.3km) 0.4mi (0.6km) 0.7mi (1.1km) Greenway Trail 6.6mi (10.6km) from Grand Canyon Visitor Center to IMAX in Tusayan *Trail of Time* * * * * * * * * * * * * * **** * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Village Route Transfer Hermit Road: Closed to private vehicles March 1 to November 30 when the Hermits Rest Route shuttle bus operates. Hermit road opens to private vehicles December 1 to February 28. Hermits Rest Route Transfer Center Road Shrine of the Ages Mather Campground Trailer Village Market Plaza Eastbound Market Plaza Westbound Bright Angel Lodge Village East Maswik Lodge Backcountry Information Center Train Depot A B RV Parking C D Desert View Drive S outh E n tra n ce R oad Zuni Way M a r k e t P l a z a R o a d C e n te r R o ad Y a v a p a i R o a d H e r m i t R o ad H e r mit R o ad H e rm it R o ad o n e w ay Yaki Point Road Shuttle buses only. 64 Desert View 25mi (40 km) Tusayan 4.4mi (7.1km) 64 McKee Amphitheater Park Headquarters Yavapai Lodge Camper Services Sage Loop Campfire Circle Canyon Village Market “General Store” Post Office Chase Bank Shrine of the Ages Mather Campground Trailer Village Market Plaza Eastbound Market Plaza Westbound Zuni Way Market Plaza To Grand Canyon Village North 1000 Feet 300 Meters 0 To Grand Canyon Visitor Center To Park Exit B A Pioneer Cemetery Verkamp’s Visitor Center Grand Canyon Village National Historic Landmark District Mule Barn Kennel El Tovar Hotel Hopi House Community Library Bright Angel Trailhead Hermits Rest Route Transfer Center Road Bright Angel Lodge Village East Maswik Lodge Backcountry Information Center Train Depot Village Route Transfer RV Parking C Center Road To Market Plaza Lookout Studio Kolb Studio Thunderbird Lodge Kachina Lodge Garage o n e w a y o n e w ay Train Depot To Clinic To Park Exit D North 1000 Feet 300 Meters 0 Hermits Rest Route Transfer Maswik Lodge Center Road Village East Backcountry Information Center Mather Campground Trailer Village Grand Canyon Visitor Center Market Plaza Westbound Shrine of the Ages Train Depot Bright Angel Lodge Market Plaza Eastbound Shrine of the Ages eastbound westbound Mather Point Yavapai Geology Museum South Kaibab Trailhead Yaki Point Pipe Creek Vista Grand Canyon Visitor Center Grand Canyon Visitor Center eastbound westbound Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX/R.P.'s Stage Shop northbound southbound The Grand Hotel Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn Big E Steakhouse & Saloon Hermits Rest Village Route Transfer Trailview Overlook Maricopa Point Hopi Point Powell Point Mohave Point The Abyss Pima Point Pima Point Mohave Point Powell Point Monument Creek Vista eastbound westbound Getting Around Grand Canyon Shuttle Bus FAQ Are the shuttle buses free? Yes, your entrance fee includes free shuttle bus transportation. How do the shuttle buses work? Running like a city bus system, four shuttle bus routes stop at gift shops, visitor centers, and viewpoints. Just wait at any bus stop and enjoy the ride. No shuttle bus drives to Desert View. Note: During the busy part of the day, buses fill quickly, You may have to wait for two or three shuttle buses to board. How can I tell the difference between shuttle bus routes? The front of the free, green and white shuttle bus displays the name of the route and its color. What are the shuttle bus rules? • No eating or open drink containers. • No pets. Service animals permitted. • Collapse strollers before entering the shuttle bus. No oversized or jogging strollers. Remove baby-back carriers when seated. • Shuttle buses can accommodate two or three bicycles, but not tag alongs, baby trailers, or children's bicycles with wheels less than 16 inches (41 cm). Riders must load and unload their bicycles. • Shuttle buses only stop at designated bus stops. Will my wheelchair fit on the bus? Shuttle buses are equipped with ramps to accommodate wheelchairs smaller than 30 inches wide by 48 inches long (76 by 122 cm). Most motorized scooters will not fit on shuttle buses. HERMITS REST ROUTE—RED ROUTE • 80 minutes roundtrip • Stops at nine viewpoints • Toilets at Hopi Point • Water, snack bar, toilets, and gift shop at Hermits Rest • Buses run every: • 30 minutes 4–6:45 am • 15 minutes 6:45 am to sunset • 30 minutes sunset to an hour after sunset • For the last bus, be at a bus stop no later than 30 minutes after sunset. VILLAGE ROUTE—BLUE ROUTE • 50 minutes roundtrip • Stops at Grand Canyon Visitor Center, hotels, restaurants, and campgrounds • Grand Canyon views are a short walk from some shuttle bus stops • Buses run every: • 30 minutes 4–6:15 am • 15 minutes 6:15 am–7 pm • 30 minutes 7–11 pm • For the last bus, be at a bus stop no later than 10:30 pm. Driving and Parking FAQ Where can I drive my car? You can drive roads indicated by a solid black line on the maps in this Guide. Yaki Point Road and Hermit Road are closed to private vehicles. To access these areas, ride the free shuttle bus. A Scenic Drive Accessibility Permit allows visitors with mobility issues entry to some areas closed to public traffic. This permit is available at entrance gates, visitor centers, and hotel lobbies. Where can I park? Parking lots in Grand Canyon Village are located near shuttle bus stops. • Parking lots 1–4 Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Lot 1 includes auto, RV, and trailer parking. • Parking Lot A Park Headquarters • Parking Lot B Market Plaza • Parking Lot C near Center Road in Grand Canyon Village • Parking Lot D Backcountry Information Center; includes auto parking in the north end and RV and trailer parking in the south end. Where can I learn about road conditions? Check at visitor centers or call 928-638- 7496. Please slow down, take your time, and drive carefully. What else do I need to know about driving? Do not stop in the road, block traffic, or park along the roadside, except where signs or lines on the road indicate it is permissible. Use pull-outs to take pictures and view wildlife. KAIBAB/RIM ROUTE—ORANGE ROUTE • 50 minutes roundtrip • Stops at several viewpoints, Grand Canyon Visitor Center, and Yavapai Geology Museum. • Access to South Kaibab Trailhead • Buses run every: • 30 minutes 4–6:30 am • 15 minutes 6 am to one hour after sunset • For the last bus, be at a bus stop no later then 30 minutes after sunset. TUSAYAN ROUTE —PURPLE ROUTE PARK AND RIDE: WE'LL BE YOUR GUIDE • 40 minutes roundtrip • Stops at IMAX, Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn, The Grand Hotel, Big E Steakhouse & Saloon, and Grand Canyon Visitor Center • Buses run every 20 minutes: • First bus leaves IMAX at 8 am; last bus leaves at 9:45 pm • First bus leaves Grand Canyon Visitor Center at 8:25 am; last bus leaves at 9:30 pm. HIKERS' EXPRESS Express service to South Kaibab Trailhead. Shuttle bus leaves Bright Angel Lodge, then stops at the Backcountry Information Center, Grand Canyon Visitor Center, and South Kaibab Trailhead. Bus leaves Bright Angel Lodge at: • 5 am, 6 am, and 7 am in May • 4 am, 5 am, and 6 am in June, July, and August • 5 am, 6 am, and 7 am in September Find food, lodging, restrooms, free drinking water, gift shops, GCA Park Stores, and an ATM in the Grand Canyon Village National Historic Landmark District. Find food, lodging, camping, restrooms, free drinking water, groceries, gift shops, and an ATM at Market Plaza. The Guide • Summer 2014 5 4 Grand Canyon National Park • South Rim
Transcript of Getting Around Grand Canyon...Running like a city bus system, four shuttle bus routes stop at gift...
Village Route and bus stopKaibab/Rim Route and bus stop
LEGENDDrivable park roads Drinking water
Picnic areaParking
First aid
Telephone
Information
Restrooms/toilets
TheaterPaved Rim Trail
Paved Greenway Trail
Shuttle bus gate
Unpaved Rim Trail
Arrows indicate direction of travel
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MonumentCreek Vista
The Abyss
Mohave Point
Hopi Point
Powell Point
Trailview Overlook
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Bright Angel Bicycles;Café at Mather Point
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Hermits Rest
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Maricopa Point
Hopi Point
Powell Point
Mohave Point
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Pima Point
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Getting Around Grand Canyon
Shuttle Bus FAQAre the shuttle buses free?Yes, your entrance fee includes free shuttle bus transportation.
How do the shuttle buses work?Running like a city bus system, four shuttle bus routes stop at gift shops, visitor centers, and viewpoints. Just wait at any bus stop and enjoy the ride. No shuttle bus drives to Desert View. Note: During the busy part of the day, buses fill quickly, You may have to wait for two or three shuttle buses to board. How can I tell the difference between shuttle bus routes?The front of the free, green and white shuttle bus displays the name of the route and its color.
What are the shuttle bus rules?• No eating or open drink containers.• No pets. Service animals permitted.• Collapse strollers before entering the
shuttle bus. No oversized or jogging strollers. Remove baby-back carriers when seated.
• Shuttle buses can accommodate two or three bicycles, but not tag alongs, baby trailers, or children's bicycles with wheels less than 16 inches (41 cm). Riders must load and unload their bicycles.
• Shuttle buses only stop at designated bus stops.
Will my wheelchair fit on the bus?Shuttle buses are equipped with ramps to accommodate wheelchairs smaller than 30 inches wide by 48 inches long (76 by 122 cm). Most motorized scooters will not fit on shuttle buses.
HERMITS REST ROuTE—RED ROuTE
• 80 minutes roundtrip• Stops at nine viewpoints • Toilets at Hopi Point• Water, snack bar, toilets, and gift shop
at Hermits Rest• Buses run every:• 30 minutes 4–6:45 am• 15 minutes 6:45 am to sunset• 30 minutes sunset to an hour
after sunset• For the last bus, be at a bus stop no
later than 30 minutes after sunset.
VILLAGE ROuTE—BLuE ROuTE
• 50 minutes roundtrip • Stops at Grand Canyon Visitor Center,
hotels, restaurants, and campgrounds • Grand Canyon views are a short walk
from some shuttle bus stops • Buses run every:• 30 minutes 4–6:15 am• 15 minutes 6:15 am–7 pm• 30 minutes 7–11 pm• For the last bus, be at a bus stop no
later than 10:30 pm.
Driving and Parking FAQWhere can I drive my car?You can drive roads indicated by a solid black line on the maps in this Guide. Yaki Point Road and Hermit Road are closed to private vehicles. To access these areas, ride the free shuttle bus.
A Scenic Drive Accessibility Permit allows visitors with mobility issues entry to some areas closed to public traffic. This permit is available at entrance gates, visitor centers, and hotel lobbies.
Where can I park?Parking lots in Grand Canyon Village are located near shuttle bus stops.• Parkinglots1–4 Grand Canyon
Visitor Center. Lot 1 includes auto, RV, and trailer parking.
• ParkingLotA Park Headquarters• ParkingLotB Market Plaza• ParkingLotC near Center Road in
Grand Canyon Village• ParkingLotD Backcountry
Information Center; includes auto parking in the north end and RV and trailer parking in the south end.
Where can I learn about road conditions?Check at visitor centers or call 928-638-7496. Please slow down, take your time, and drive carefully.
What else do I need to know about driving?Do not stop in the road, block traffic, or park along the roadside, except where signs or lines on the road indicate it is permissible. Use pull-outs to take pictures and view wildlife.
KAIBAB/RIM ROuTE—ORANGE ROuTE
• 50 minutes roundtrip • Stops at several viewpoints, Grand
Canyon Visitor Center, and Yavapai Geology Museum.
• Access to South Kaibab Trailhead• Buses run every:• 30 minutes 4–6:30 am• 15 minutes 6 am to one hour
after sunset• For the last bus, be at a bus stop no
later then 30 minutes after sunset.
TuSAYAN ROuTE—PuRPLE ROuTEPark and ride: we'll be your guide
• 40 minutes roundtrip• Stops at IMAX, Best Western Grand
Canyon Squire Inn, The Grand Hotel, Big E Steakhouse & Saloon, and Grand Canyon Visitor Center
• Buses run every 20 minutes:• First bus leaves IMAX at 8 am; last
bus leaves at 9:45 pm• First bus leaves Grand Canyon
Visitor Center at 8:25 am; last bus leaves at 9:30 pm.
HIKERS' EXPRESS
Express service to South Kaibab Trailhead. Shuttle bus leaves Bright Angel Lodge, then stops at the Backcountry Information Center, Grand Canyon Visitor Center, and South Kaibab Trailhead.
Bus leaves Bright Angel Lodge at: • 5 am, 6 am, and 7 am in May• 4 am, 5 am, and 6 am in June, July,
and August• 5 am, 6 am, and 7 am in September
Find food, lodging, restrooms, free drinking water, gift shops, GCA Park Stores, and an ATM in the Grand Canyon Village National Historic Landmark District.
Find food, lodging, camping, restrooms, free drinking water, groceries, gift shops, and an ATM at Market Plaza.
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