Most visitor services and facilities on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park closed on Saturday, October 15; but the North Rim will remain open to visitors through November 27 or until snow closes Highway 67 leading into the park. Self service gas and diesel fuel will continue to be available in the park [...]

The staff on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will begin to shut down most visitor services and facilities on Saturday, October 15; but the North Rim will remain open to visitors through November 27 or until snow closes Highway 67 leading into the park. Most concessioner-related visitor services will close at the [...]

The Saffron Fire, burning on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, has seen little growth over the last three days, and is currently mapped at 3,260 acres. Yesterday, the fire became more active on its western flank and in some spots just north of Swamp Ridge Road. Access to FR 268 is still [...]

On July 4, the Saffron Fire progressed across the park’s W4 Road, also known as the Swamp Ridge Road. In order to protect visitor safety, Swamp Point and the Swamp Ridge Road have been closed until further notice. If the fire should continue its northeastward progression, it may also become necessary to restrict access to [...]

The roads to Powell Plateau, North Bass trailhead, and Point Sublime are open. View full post on Grand Canyon Backcountry Updates

North Rim road report by a Backcountry Information Center Ranger: You can get to Powell Plateau and North Bass. There is access to Point Sublime via the National Forest. The W-1 Road between Widforss trailhead and Point Sublime is still closed and will be evaluated next week for potential opening. Swamp Ridge Road is open [...]