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Grand Canyon National Park AZ

Lat, Long: 36.0001165336, -112.121516363

Designation: National Park

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.

Weather:

Since Grand Canyon has elevations that range from 2,500 feet at the bottom to 8,400 feet on the North Rim, weather can vary significantly depending on the season and the specific location within the park. Winters tend to be cold and snowy, and summers have periods of excessive heat. High temperatures inside the canyon tend to be 20 to 30 degrees warmer then on the canyon's rims. Weather conditions can change rapidly, so it's wise to check forecasts before visiting.

Directions:

South Rim: Open all year, is located 60 miles north of Williams, Arizona (via route 64 from Interstate 40) and 80 miles northwest of Flagstaff (via route 180). Grand Canyon lies entirely within the state of Arizona. ---- North Rim: Open for the season between May 15 and October 15, 2025. The North Rim is located 30 miles south of Jacob Lake on Highway 67; the actual rim of the canyon is an additional 14 miles south. Jacob Lake, AZ is located in northern Arizona on Highway 89A, not far from the Utah border.

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Address/Contact:

20 South Entrance Road

Grand Canyon, US, 86023

Phone: 928-638-7888

Email: grca_information@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

The canyon glows orange as people visit Mather Point, a rock outcropping that juts into Grand CanyonThe Cape Royal viewpoint curves into the distance and closer rock formations jut into the canyon.The Desert View Watchtower looms 70 feet into the air over a vast and dramatic view of the canyon.Tall canyon walls frame the wide Colorado river weaving back and forth.