Grand Canyon National Park

AZ
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.
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WEATHER INFO

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.

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Grand Canyon
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. ---- The North Rim is CLOSED for the remainder of the 2025 season because of losses resulting from the Dragon Bravo Wildfire. The North Rim entrance station is located 30 miles south of Jacob Lake, AZ, on Highway 67; the actual rim of the canyon is an additional 14 miles south.
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PARK CLOSURE

What's Closed and What's Open on the South Rim of the Park —Friday, July 25, 2025

Operational updates for the South Rim (Grand Canyon Village and Desert View). —South Rim High 83°F (28°C) Low 55°F (13°C). Fire Restriction are in effect throughout the park.

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PARK CLOSURE

North Rim and Inner Canyon Closures— Dragon Bravo Fire. Friday, July 25, 2025

South Kaibab Trail, Phantom Ranch, and North Kaibab Trail are CLOSED until further notice. The North Rim developed area is CLOSED for the remainder of the 2025 season because of damage and losses caused by the Dragon Bravo Wildfire.

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PARK CLOSURE

Friday, July 25, 2025 — Critical Backcountry Updates/Closures - Sunny and HOT

Visit this link for inner canyon temperatures, today's heat risk and water availability. Phantom Ranch High 107°F (42°C) HOT with SMOKE in the canyon — TRAILS CLOSED for waterline construction: River Trail, Silver Bridge, and Plateau Point Trail.

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