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d R e Shuttle buses only. viewpoints around the South Rim. Just wait at any Drivable park roads Drinking water a nc o a ntr R E How can I tell the difference between the bus stop and enjoy the ride. Village Route and bus stop Books and souvenirs th a u z So shuttle bus routes? Kaibab/Rim Route and bus stop a First aid l P All National Park Service shuttle buses are What are the shuttle bus rules? Hermits Rest Route and bus stop t e 64 Information k Desert View white and green, but the front of the bus will 1. No eating or open drink containers. Tusayan Route and bus stop ar Parking M 25mi (40 km) say the route color and name. 2. No pets, except service animals. Paved Rim Trail Center Road Picnic area 3. All strollers must be collapsed prior to Unpaved Rim Trail Restrooms Please note: During the busy part of the day, entering the bus; no oversized strollers. Baby Paved Greenway Trail Shuttle bus gate you may have to wait for two or three shuttle back carriers must be removed when seated. Unpaved Greenway Trail 64 buses to board. 4. Riders must load and unload their bicycles. Telephone Tusayan 5. Shuttle buses only stop at designated bus stops. Theater 7mi (11km)

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Ride the Free Shuttle Buses Wander the Rim Trail Pedal the Greenway Trail Explore in Your Car Reducing air pollution and taking nearly a half-million vehicles off park roads each year, shuttle buses offer a hassle-free transportation option. The Rim Trail offers a diverse hiking experience along 13 miles (21 km) of the Explore the Greenway Trail on a bicycle; You can drive anywhere there is a solid Hermit Rest Route—Red on map above Village Route—Blue on map above Kaibab/Rim Route— Tusayan Route— canyon, shown by brown dashed lines on the map above. From a short 30-minute follow the green dashed lines on the map black line on the map above. You cannot Without getting off the bus, this 7-mile (11 This 50-minute round-trip route provides Orange on map above Purple on the map above sunrise walk to a full afternoon hike, choose your adventure. The Rim Trail is wheelchair above. Travel along the canyon rim and drive the Hermit Road or Yaki Point Road; km) route takes 80 minutes round-trip. transportation between Grand Canyon This 50-minute round-trip route stops at Buses provide transportation between accessible from Lookout Studio to South Kaibab Trailhead. Distances and times are one way. through ponderosa pine forests. free shuttle buses operate in these areas. If Shuttles stop at nine overlooks westbound, Visitor Center, hotels, restaurants, and five viewpoints and Grand Canyon Visitor Tusayan, Arizona, and Grand Canyon Visitor you would like to explore more of the park Easy, Popular Hikes Moderate Hikes but only Pima, Mohave, and Powell points campgrounds. Scenic canyon views are Center. This route and the morning Hiker’s Center. You must have a park entrance permit Bicycles are also permitted on all paved by vehicle, consider driving to Desert View Wide, paved trail; accessible by strollers and Some elevation gain and/or rough, going east from Hermits Rest. a short walk from some stops. Express shuttle bus offer the only access to to use this shuttle. Buses run every 15 minutes and some unpaved roads open to the public. (see page 8). South Kaibab Trailhead. and the ride takes 20 minutes each way. wheelchairs with assistance narrow trail Bicycles are prohibited on the Rim Trail and Village Historic District Mohave Point to Monument Creek Vista May buses run every: May buses run every: inner-canyon trails. Bicyclists must obey all All parking lots in Grand Canyon Village are Verkamp’s Visitor Center to Kolb Studio Unpaved trail with great views 30 minutes 4:30 am–7:30 am 30 minutes 4:30 am–6:30 am May buses run every: First bus leaves Tusayan at 8 am from IMAX. traffic regulations. Ride single file with the located near free shuttle bus stops. Parking Explore local history. 2.0 miles (3.2 km), 1.5–2 hours 15 minutes 7:30 am to sunset 15 minutes 6:30 am–7:30 pm 30 minutes 4:30 am–6:30 am First bus leaves Grand Canyon Visitor flow of traffic and wear bright colors and lots 1–4 are at Grand Canyon Visitor Center. 0.6 miles (1 km), 20–30 minutes 30 minutes sunset to one hour after sunset 30 minutes 7:30 pm–10 pm 15 minutes 6:30 am to one hour after sunset Center at 8:40 am. a helmet. On Hermit Road, bicyclists must Lot 1 includes auto, RV, and trailer parking. Last buses leave from both areas at 9:30 pm. Hermits Rest Route Transfer to pull to the right shoulder and dismount Trail of Time Trailview Overlook June, July, and August buses run every: June, July, and August buses run every: June, July, and August buses run every: when buses are attempting to pass. Parking lots A (Park Headquarters) and B Yavapai Geology Museum to Paved, steep grade, overlooks Grand 30 minutes 4:15 am–7:30 am 30 minutes 4:15 am–6:30 am 30 minutes 4:15 am–6:30 am Hiker’s Express (Market Plaza) are large and may have empty Verkamp’s Visitor Center Canyon Village and Bright Angel Trail 15 minutes 7:30 am to sunset 15 minutes 6:30 am–9 pm 15 minutes 6:30 am to one hour after sunset. Service to South Kaibab Trailhead. Bus Bright Angel Bicycles spaces. Parking lot C (near Center Road in See and touch canyon rocks. 0.7 miles (1.1 km), 20–30 minutes 30 minutes sunset to one hour after sunset 30 minutes 9 pm–11 pm begins at Bright Angel Lodge, then stops at Bicycle rentals and guided tours; located at Grand Canyon Village) is small; lot D 1.3 miles (2.1 km), 1–2 hours September buses run every: Backcountry Information Center, Grand Grand Canyon Visitor Center. (Backcountry Information Center) offers September buses run every: September buses run every: 30 minutes 5:15 am–6:30 am Canyon Visitor Center, and South Kaibab 928-814-8704 or www.bikegrandcanyon.com auto parking in the north end and RV and Yavapai Point to Mather Point 30 minutes 5:15 am–7:30 am 30 minutes 5:15 am–6:30 am 15 minutes 6:30 am to one hour after sunset Trailhead. Bus leaves Bright Angel Lodge at: trailer parking in the south end. Views of Colorado River and Phantom Ranch 15 minutes 7:30 am to sunset 15 minutes 6:30 am–7:30 pm 0.7 miles (1.1 km), 30–45 minutes 30 minutes sunset to one hour after sunset 30 minutes 7:30 pm–10 pm 5 am, 6 am, 7 am in May and September Do not park along the roadside, except 4 am, 5 am, 6 am in June, July, and August where signs or lines on the road indicate Easy, Less-Traveled Hikes it is permissible. Little elevation gain Accessibility South Kaibab Trailhead to Mather Point Buses are equipped with ramps to carry Great views of an inner-canyon trail passengers in wheelchairs smaller than 30 2.1 miles (3.4 km), 1.5–2 hours inches wide by 48 inches long (76 by 122 cm). Most motorized scooters will not fit on buses. Monument Creek Vista to Hermits Rest Accessible by bicycle or on foot The Scenic Drive Accessibility Permit allows 2.8 miles (4.5 km), 2–2.5 hours visitors with mobility issues entry to some areas closed to public traffic. The permit is Hopi Point to Powell Point available at entrance gates, visitor centers, Dynamic views of the canyon; unpaved and hotel lobbies. 0.3 miles (0.5 km), 30–45 minutes

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