Winter Activities at the Grand Canyon

Due to heavy snows and extreme winter weather, the North Rim closes all its services from mid-October through mid-May. Highway 67, however, stays open to the North Rim until snows force the closure of the road at Jacob Lake, usually mid- to late November. After the road closes, the rim can be accessed by hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Winter visitors must obtain a backcountry permit for overnight use during the winter season (mid-October through mid-May). Between the North Kaibab trailhead and Bright Angel Point, all overnight visitors are required to stay at the North Rim Campground. Winter campers can camp at large at all other areas between the northern boundary and the North Kaibab trailhead.