16 November 2014

Grand Canyon and Grand Canyon Village, South Rim 2014

What address do I use with map software for directions?
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

What are the GPS coordinates for Grand Canyon National Park?
N36°3.38472, W112°8.1894

What is the elevation of Grand Canyon South Rim?
The elevation is 6,900 feet above sea level.

Is there an entrance fee to enter the Park?
The National Park Service currently charges $25 per private vehicle at each of the entrance gates. This fee varies when entering by foot, bicycle or motorcycle and commercial vehicle. Please visit the National Park Service for the most current fee information. This fee is waived with a valid National Park pass.

Where is the nearest location to get fuel?
Gasoline is only available inside of the park seasonally at Desert View. Gasoline is available year-round just outside of the park to the South in Tusayan.

Weather
http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/grand-canyon-az/86023/weather-forecast/2123834
The South Rim of Grand Canyon averages 7000 feet/2134 m above sea level.
Visitors with respiratory or heart problems may experience difficulties.
Walking at this elevation can be strenuous.

Driving from Las Vegas, Nevada
- Go south on US Highway 93 (over the Hoover Dam) to Kingman, Arizona
- Go East on Interstate 40 to Williams
- At the Arizona Highway 64 junction, turn left (north) and proceed to the south entrance of Grand Canyon National Park
- National Park Service entrance fees apply
- Driving time is approximately 5 hours 30 minutes (273 miles)


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