North Rim

Air

The nearest airport to the North Rim is St. George Regional Airport (435/627–4080 www.flysgu.com) in Utah, 164 miles north, with regular service provided by American, Delta, and United airlines.

Car

To reach the North Rim by car, take U.S. 89 north from Flagstaff past Cameron, turning left onto U.S. 89A at Bitter Springs. At Jacob Lake, take Highway 67 directly to the Grand Canyon North Rim. You can drive yourself to the scenic viewpoints and trailheads; the only transportation offered in the park is a shuttle twice each morning that brings eager hikers from Grand Canyon Lodge to the North Kaibab Trailhead (a 2-mile trip). Note that services on the North Rim shut down in mid-October, and the road closes after the first major snowfall (usually the end of October); Highway 67 south of Jacob Lake is closed.

Shuttle

From mid-May to mid-October, the Trans Canyon Shuttle (928/638–2820 www.trans-canyonshuttle.com) travels daily between the South and North rims—the ride takes 4½ hours each way. The fare is $90 each way and reservations are required.