Grand Canyon National Park

SOUTH RIM
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is located in Arizona just 80 miles from Page. It is the most popular rim to visit because it is open 365 day a year and is park of the the National Park service, which means there are ranger talks, shuttle services, bathrooms, restuaruants, helpful visitor information, even a general store and a post office. The South Rim's free hop-on hop-off shuttle makes it easy for visitors to cover a large portions of the South Rim in a short period of time. Entrance fee is $30 per vehicle, which includes all of its passengers. There are also several hotels and cabins in and near the South Rim, making this the most convenient and accessible rim of the Grand Canyon.

North Rim
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is also part of the National Park service and is favored by outdoor enthusiasts because its lack of crowds and remoteness. Even though it is 123 miles from Page, Page is still considered to be one of the closest towns to the North Rim. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is closed during the winter months (mid October - mid May) due to its more severe weather amount of snow that it gets. The North Rim is higher in elevation than the South Rim and cooler temperatures are to be expected. Roads are not maintained during the closed season and no guest services are provided. The North Rim does provide, though, a serene experience and a stunning view of the canyon. If you're comfortable with fewer services, visiting the North Rim is highly recommended!

West Rim
The West Rim of the Grand Canyon is owned and ran by the Hualapai Tribe and has its own special attractions to offer such as the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a horseshoe-shaped glass bridge that extends 70 feet out over the rim of the Canyon allowing visitors to look down through the glass platform 4,000 feet down to the Canyon floor. The West Rim is most commonly visited from Las Vegas as it is closer to the Nevada border. Also, visitors cannot drive directly to the West Rim in their own vehicles like in the South Rim. Because this is Hualapai Land, visitors must buy tickets or purchase a tour in order to see the West Rim or experience any of the attraction. The minimum cost per person to visit the West Rim is the Legacy Pass at $44 +tax.

Going on a Grand Canyon tour is one of the best ways for visitors to make the most of their time here. The price of the tour will certainly depend on the type of tour your choose to go on and the location in which your tour begins. Sedona, Flagstaff, and Tusayan all offer Grand Canyon tours of the South Rim, while tours leaving from Las Vegas typically bring guests to the West Rim. There are Grand Canyon tour companies that extend their services to multiple rims and attractions in between such as Hoover Dam, Horseshoe Bend, Glen Canyon Dam, Lake Mead among several other points of interest. Here are some recommended Grand Canyon tours from Page and other nearby cities.

Parking at the Horseshoe Bend parking lot is free, though it does get very busy. Vehicles often have to wait for a spot to open up, especially during the busy times of the year. The parking lot is suitable for RVs and large vehicles. Also, visiting Horseshoe Bend is free. There is no entrance fee, but you may visit Horsehoe Bend as part of a combination/multi-destination tour, which will then have a total tour guide fee. The 3/4 mile hike each way will take on average 15- 20 minutes and the path is unpaved with steep and sandy sections making it difficult for visitors with wheelchairs or strollers. Always be mindful of your step, especially when taking photographs with the bend behind you.