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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 0.5 Mile 0 0.5 Kilometer 0 North 64 1 4 2 3 Mather Point 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 Visitor Center 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 ( 1.9k m ) 0 . 7m i (1. 1k m) 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; last 4mi (6.4km) not paved *Trail of Time* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G 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 Village Route Transfer Hermit Road: Closed to private vehicles March 1 to November 30 when the free Hermits Rest Route shuttle bus operates. Open 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 o uth E n tra n c e R oa d Zuni Way M a r k e t P l a z a R o a d C e n t e r R o a d Y a v a p a i R o a d H e r m i t R o a d H e r mit R o a d H e rmit R o a d o n e w a y 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 Y a v a p ai Roa d M a r k et Plaza Road Pioneer Cemetery Verkamp’s Visitor Center Village 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 a y Train Depot To Clinic To Park Exit D To Hermits Rest North 1000 Feet 300 Meters 0 Grand Canyon Village National Historic Landmark District 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 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 Traveling the Village and Hermit Road Common Shuttle Bus Questions Are the shuttle buses free? Yes, your entrance fee includes shuttle bus transportation—a great way to start your Grand Canyon experience. How do the shuttle buses work? Running like a city bus system, three shuttle bus routes access viewpoints, trails, visitor centers, lodges, restaurants, and gift shops. Just wait at any bus stop and enjoy the ride. Shuttle buses do not drive to Desert View. 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. Why is the shuttle bus not full? To ensure room for passengers waiting at the next stops, shuttle busses do not fill at their first stop. HERMITS REST ROUTE— RED ON MAP ABOVE 80 minutes round-trip Nine overlooks Toilets at Hopi Point Water, snack bar, toilets, and gift shop at Hermits Rest Schedule Every 30 minutes 4:30–6:30 am Every 15 minutes 6:30 am to sunset Every 30 minutes sunset to an hour after sunset For the last bus, be at a bus stop no later than 30 minutes after sunset. See sunset times on page 2. 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 Schedule Every 30 minutes, 4:30–6 am Every 15 minutes, 6 am–8:30 pm Every 30 minutes, 8:30–10 pm For the last bus, be at a bus stop no later than 9:30 pm. Find food, lodging, restrooms, free drinking water, gift shops, GCA Park Stores, and an ATM in the Village. Find food, lodging, camping, restrooms, free drinking water, groceries, gift shops, and an ATM at Market Plaza. Take the Shuttle Bus to Your Destination Where can I drive my car? You can drive roads indicated by a solid black line on the maps in this newspaper. Yaki Point and Hermit roads are closed to private vehicles. To reach those areas, ride the free shuttle bus. Where can I park? Parking lots in the Village are located near shuttle bus stops. Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Lot 1 includes auto, RV, and trailer parking. Park Headquarters Market Plaza near Center Road in the Village Backcountry Information Center; includes auto parking at the north end and RV and trailer parking at the south end. 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 photos. Keep a safe distance of at least 75 feet (23 m), or about six car lengths, from wildlife. A Scenic Drive Accessibility Permit allows visitors with mobility issues entry to some areas closed to public traffic. Obtain a permit at entrance gates and visitor centers. Common Driving and Parking Questions 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 Schedule Every 30 minutes, 4:30–6 am Every 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. See sunset times on page 2. HIKERS' EXPRESS Express service to South Kaibab Trailhead. Shuttle bus starts at Bright Angel Lodge, then stops at the Backcountry Information Center, Grand Canyon Visitor Center, and South Kaibab Trailhead. Bus leaves Bright Angel Lodge at: 7 am, 8 am, and 9 am in March 6 am, 7 am, and 8 am in April 5 am, 6 am, 7 am in May 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. The Guide 5 4
