Maps & Directions, Weather, Info & Contact

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Looking for Grand Canyon information that will help you plan your trip?  Here are some quick links to the most Frequently Asked Questions about the Grand Canyon area, Grand Canyon National Park and surrounding areas.  If you can't find an answer to your question in our list of Frequently Asked Questions, feel free to send us an email.

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Maps, Directions, Transportation & Weather

Grand Canyon Maps:

National Park Service map of the Grand Canyon
Map of Arizona; zoom in to specific areas or download PDF version
Google Maps - check out Arizona in relation to the US

Grand Canyon Driving Directions:

Driving directions to the South Rim from surrounding cities
Driving directions to the North Rim from surrounding cities
Driving directions to the West Rim from surrounding cities

Transportation: Getting to the Grand Canyon:

There are several ways to get to the Grand Canyon using a combination of airplane, auto, or even Amtrak train.  Here are some helpful links and information on how to get to the Grand Canyon.

1. Fly commercial into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and drive 231 miles (372 km) to the South Rim.
2. Fly  commercial into Las Vegas McCarran International Airport and drive 278 miles (447 km) to the South Rim.
3. Fly US Airways/America West Airlines or private/charter aircraft into Flagstaff Pulliam Airport and drive 81 miles (130 km) to the South Rim.
4. Fly private or charter aircraft into Grand Canyon Airport near Tusayan at the entrance to the South Rim.
5. Fly private or charter aircraft  into Sedona Airport and drive 119 miles (192 km) to the South Rim.
6. Drive to the Grand Canyon - see our FAQs for directions from several starting points and the driving distances chart below for more information.
7. Shuttle service from Phoenix to Flagstaff and Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Village can be arranged through Open Road Tours, which can be found on our Flagstaff website, www.flagstaff.com.
8. Amtrak train service.  Click here for information about the Flagstaff Amtrak station and to search rail fares and schedules.

 

Grand Canyon Weather

Grand Canyon Average Temperatures

Grand Canyon South Rim Weather:

Month	Average High	Average Low	Avg Precip (in)
Jan	40.7	18.2	1.44
Feb	44.8	20.9	1.59
Mar	51.1	25.3	1.3
Apr	60.4	32.1	0.86
May	69.8	39.1	0.64
Jun	81	46.9	0.39
July	84.3	54.2	1.93
Aug	81.4	52.8	2.23
Sept	76.1	46.8	1.52
Oct	64.5	36.1	1.15
Nov	52.1	26.7	0.91
Dec	43.3	20	1.58

Month	Average High	Average Low	Avg Precip (in)
Jan	37	16	3.17
Feb	39	18	3.22
Mar	44	21	2.63
Apr	53	29	1.73
May	62	34	1.17
Jun	73	40	0.86
July	77	46	1.93
Aug	75	45	2.85
Sept	69	39	1.99
Oct	59	31	1.38
Nov	46	24	1.48
Dec	40	20	2.83

Month	Average High	Average Low	Avg Precip (in)
Jan	55.5	36	0.67
Feb	62.9	40.2	0.74
Mar	71	46.1	0.8
Apr	82.6	54.8	0.48
May	91.3	62.4	0.37
Jun	101.4	71	0.37
July	106.3	76.8	0.83
Aug	102.6	74	1.59
Sept	97.6	68.1	0.81
Oct	85.8	58.4	0.68
Nov	67.7	44.8	0.39
Dec	56.9	36.3	0.71

Hiking, Trails & More

Grand Canyon Hiking, Camping and Outdoor Guide

Looking for more in-depth information on Grand Canyon hiking and backpacking trails?  Follow the link to our Grand Canyon hiking and outdoor guide for advice, resources, links and trail descriptions.

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Grand Canyon Resources:
Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce - order travel packs by mail
Page-Lake Powell Chamber of Commerce
Williams Chamber of Commerce
Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
Flagstaff Visitor Center
Grand Canyon Association - supporting education, research and visitor information
Grand Canyon National Park Foundation - the official friends group and fundraiser for Grand Canyon
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority - the official Las Vegas tourism web site
Hopi Online
Navajo Nation
Arizona Office of Tourism - order travel packets by mail
Hit the Trail
Grand Canyon Hikers & Backpackers Association
Arizona Handbook - Online guidebook to Arizona's sights, recreation, and practicalities
The Grand Canyon Conservation Fund -  A charitable, non-profit organization
Grand Canyon Tours & Day Trips from Viator.com. Book Grand Canyon day trips, tours, Skywalk tours and helicopter tours from Viator.

Grand Canyon Attractions and Area Places to Visit: