Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim will open at 6am on Friday, June 2 to mark the official start of the 2023 season. Following a season of record snow, this delayed start is necessary to ensure safe snow clearing of State Route 67 and to allow staff to reopen visitor facilities on the North Rim.
“We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our neighbors and visitors regarding this delay as our partners and park staff work to keep North Rim roads, trails and facilities open safely.”
– Superintendent Ed Keble
Here are the key changes for this 2023 season:
April 12th to June 2nd
- Closure of North Kaibab Trail from Cottonwood Campground to North Kaibab Trailhead.
- During the winter, the North Kaibab Trail and North Rim Pipeline were severely damaged by falling rocks and landslides, making many areas unsafe and impassable to hikers in the inner canyon. To safely rebuild and maintain the North Kaibab Trail and repair damaged sections of the pipeline, we will be closing the trail on an ongoing basis from April 12 through June 2, 2023. The closed area extends from Cottonwood Campground to the North Kaibab Trailhead. Under no circumstances should hikers pass through this area.
June 2
- of Visitor Contact Office will resume with daily ranger-led programs.
- of Grand Canyon Conservancy Bookstore Resume.
- of Backcountry Information Center Resume.
- Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim Businesses such as lodging facilities, grocery stores, retail stores, food and beverage services, showers and laundry, and gas stations are expected to open. The lodge’s dining room is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; dinner service is by reservation.
- Questions regarding reservations for North Rim properties may be made by contacting Aramark Destinations at 877-386-4383 or by visiting the following website: www.grandcanyonnorth.com.
- Mule ride service Open to the public. For more information on Grand Canyon Trail Rides, call 435-679-8665 or visit: www.canyonrides.com.
June 9
- The North Rim Campground is reopening.
July 1
- Cape Royal Road and Point Imperial Road are open to the public. These roads must be closed until this date to ensure the safety of visitors and workers through snow removal, damage assessment, and road repairs. The gate will be locked near State Route 67 to allow workers to complete the full range of road improvement projects.
- W1, W1a, W4, and Fire Point Road, which access the Widforss Trail, Point Sublime, North Bass Trailhead, and other Kaibab Plateau destinations within the park, will be open to the public. These closures are necessary to protect park resources and allow crews to remove fallen trees that are currently blocking the route.
- All other roads, including State Route 67, are open to vehicles until the end of the season.
For more information on North Rim visits during the 2023 season, please visit: www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/north-rim.htm.
