Getting Around Grand Canyon · All parking lots in Grand Canyon Village are located near free shuttle bus stops. Parking lots 1–4 are at Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Lot 1 includes

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explore in your CarYou can drive anywhere there is a solid black line on the maps in this Guide. You cannot drive the Hermit Road or Yaki Point Road; a free shuttle bus provides access. If you would like to explore by vehicle, consider driving to Desert View (see page 8). Use extra caution during inclement weather; park roads may temporarily close during spring snow storms.

Do not park along the roadside, except where signs or lines on the road indicate it is permissible. Use pull-outs and overlooks to take pictures and view wildlife.

parkingAll parking lots in Grand Canyon Village are located near free shuttle bus stops. Parking lots 1–4 are at Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Lot 1 includes auto, RV, and trailer parking. Parking lots A (Park Headquarters) and B (Market Plaza) are large. Parking lot C (near Center Road in Grand Canyon Village) is small; lot D (Backcountry Information Center) offers auto parking in the north end and RV and trailer parking in the south end.

Ride the free Shuttle Buses Reducing air pollution and taking nearly a half-million vehicles off park roads each year, shuttle buses offer a hassle-free transportation option.

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• 50-minutes round-trip • Five viewpoints • Grand Canyon Visitor Center and

Yavapai Geology Museum. • Access to South Kaibab Trailhead• Buses run every:

• 30 minutes 4:30–6:30 am• 15 minutes 6:30 am to one hour

after sunset

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Service to South Kaibab Trailhead. Bus begins at Bright Angel Lodge, then stops at Backcountry Information Center, Grand Canyon Visitor Center, and South Kaibab Trailhead.

Bus leaves Bright Angel Lodge at: March—7, 8, and 9 amApril—6, 7, and 8 amMay—5, 6, and 7 am

Getting Around Grand Canyon

Shuttle Bus faQAre the shuttle buses free?Yes, park entrance fees include shuttle bus transportation.

How do the shuttle buses work?Running like a city bus system, three shuttle bus routes stop at shops, visitor centers, and popular viewpoints around the South Rim. Just wait at any bus stop and enjoy the ride.

What are the shuttle bus rules?1. No eating or open drink containers.2. No pets, except service animals.3. Collapse strollers prior to entering the bus. No oversized or jogging strollers. Remove baby-back carriers when seated.4. Shuttle buses can accommodate two or three adult bicycles, but not tag alongs, baby trailers, or children's bicycles. Riders must load and unload their bicycles.5. Shuttle buses only stop at designated bus stops.

How can I tell the difference between shuttle bus routes?All National Park Service shuttle buses are white and green, but the front of the bus will say the route color and name.

Will my wheelchair fit on the bus?Buses are equipped with ramps to accommodate passengers in wheelchairs smaller than 30 inches wide by 48 inches long (76 by 122 cm). Most motorized scooters will not fit on buses.

The Scenic Drive Accessibility Permit allows visitors with mobility issues entry to some areas closed to public traffic. The permit is available at entrance gates, visitor centers, and hotel lobbies.

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• 80 minutes round-trip• Nine overlooks • Restrooms at Hopi Point• Water, snack bar, restrooms, and gift

shop at Hermits Rest• Buses run every:

• 30 minutes 4:30–7 am• 15 minutes 7 am to sunset• 30 minutes sunset to an hour after

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VillaGe Route—Blue on map aBoVe

• 50-minutes round-trip • Scenic canyon views are a short

walk from some stops • Grand Canyon Visitor Center,

hotels, restaurants, campgrounds• Buses run every:

• 30 minutes 4:30–6:30 am• 15 minutes 6:30 am–7:30 pm• 30 minutes 7:30–10 pm; visitors

should be at a bus stop no later than 9:30 pm.

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explore in your CarYou can drive anywhere there is a solid black line on the maps in this Guide. You cannot drive the Hermit Road or Yaki Point Road; a free shuttle bus provides access. If you would like to explore by vehicle, consider driving to Desert View (see page 8). Use extra caution during inclement weather; park roads may temporarily close during spring snow storms.

Do not park along the roadside, except where signs or lines on the road indicate it is permissible. Use pull-outs and overlooks to take pictures and view wildlife.

parkingAll parking lots in Grand Canyon Village are located near free shuttle bus stops. Parking lots 1–4 are at Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Lot 1 includes auto, RV, and trailer parking. Parking lots A (Park Headquarters) and B (Market Plaza) are large. Parking lot C (near Center Road in Grand Canyon Village) is small; lot D (Backcountry Information Center) offers auto parking in the north end and RV and trailer parking in the south end.

Ride the free Shuttle Buses Reducing air pollution and taking nearly a half-million vehicles off park roads each year, shuttle buses offer a hassle-free transportation option.

kaiBaB/Rim Route—oRanGe on map aBoVe

• 50-minutes round-trip • Five viewpoints • Grand Canyon Visitor Center and

Yavapai Geology Museum. • Access to South Kaibab Trailhead• Buses run every:

• 30 minutes 4:30–6:30 am• 15 minutes 6:30 am to one hour

after sunset

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Service to South Kaibab Trailhead. Bus begins at Bright Angel Lodge, then stops at Backcountry Information Center, Grand Canyon Visitor Center, and South Kaibab Trailhead.

Bus leaves Bright Angel Lodge at: March—7, 8, and 9 amApril—6, 7, and 8 amMay—5, 6, and 7 am

Getting Around Grand Canyon

Shuttle Bus faQAre the shuttle buses free?Yes, park entrance fees include shuttle bus transportation.

How do the shuttle buses work?Running like a city bus system, three shuttle bus routes stop at shops, visitor centers, and popular viewpoints around the South Rim. Just wait at any bus stop and enjoy the ride.

What are the shuttle bus rules?1. No eating or open drink containers.2. No pets, except service animals.3. Collapse strollers prior to entering the bus. No oversized or jogging strollers. Remove baby-back carriers when seated.4. Shuttle buses can accommodate two or three adult bicycles, but not tag alongs, baby trailers, or children's bicycles. Riders must load and unload their bicycles.5. Shuttle buses only stop at designated bus stops.

How can I tell the difference between shuttle bus routes?All National Park Service shuttle buses are white and green, but the front of the bus will say the route color and name.

Will my wheelchair fit on the bus?Buses are equipped with ramps to accommodate passengers in wheelchairs smaller than 30 inches wide by 48 inches long (76 by 122 cm). Most motorized scooters will not fit on buses.

The Scenic Drive Accessibility Permit allows visitors with mobility issues entry to some areas closed to public traffic. The permit is available at entrance gates, visitor centers, and hotel lobbies.

HeRmitS ReSt Route—Red on map aBoVe

• 80 minutes round-trip• Nine overlooks • Restrooms at Hopi Point• Water, snack bar, restrooms, and gift

shop at Hermits Rest• Buses run every:

• 30 minutes 4:30–7 am• 15 minutes 7 am to sunset• 30 minutes sunset to an hour after

sunset

VillaGe Route—Blue on map aBoVe

• 50-minutes round-trip • Scenic canyon views are a short

walk from some stops • Grand Canyon Visitor Center,

hotels, restaurants, campgrounds• Buses run every:

• 30 minutes 4:30–6:30 am• 15 minutes 6:30 am–7:30 pm• 30 minutes 7:30–10 pm; visitors

should be at a bus stop no later than 9:30 pm.

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page 6 lists the specific locations and hours of operation for lodges, restaurants, shops, and services shown on the maps above.

Bright angel trailhead note: due to parking lot construction, water is not available in this location through mid-spring. fill your water bottles at Verkamp's Visitor Center, Backcountry information Center, maswik lodge or Bright angel lodge. the trailhead is open; look for detour signs to access the trail.

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Bright angel trailhead note: due to parking lot construction, water is not available in this location through mid-spring. fill your water bottles at Verkamp's Visitor Center, Backcountry information Center, maswik lodge or Bright angel lodge. the trailhead is open; look for detour signs to access the trail.

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Getting Around Grand Canyon · All parking lots in Grand Canyon Village are located near free shuttle bus stops. Parking lots 1–4 are at Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Lot 1 includes