Grand Canyon’s North Rim Year-Round Access Still Under Review
Three proposals for Grand Canyon’s North Rim are open for public comment, but year-round access and lodging remain proposals, according to ksl.com.
By Jocelyn Pion,
If you’re planning a visit to the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, keep in mind that year-round access isn’t guaranteed yet. According to ksl.com, that possibility appears in one of the redevelopment proposals currently open for public comment. When planning your trip, distinguish between what’s under consideration and what you can already count on.
According to ksl.com, the public consultation covers three preliminary proposals. Scenario C includes the possibility of year-round access to the North Rim, the outlet reports. It also envisions year-round services and lodging, according to ksl.com. These proposals don’t amount to a decision to open year-round. We recommend that you avoid building your itinerary around that possibility alone.
That distinction applies to both your visit and your overnight stays. A proposal for year-round access doesn’t confirm what access will look like when you visit. Likewise, the possibility of year-round lodging doesn’t mean accommodations will be available for your stay. Before you finalize your itinerary, check access and lodging options for your planned trip. We recommend keeping your plans flexible until those details are confirmed.
For now, the key takeaway is that a public consultation is underway, according to ksl.com. That doesn’t mean year-round access to the North Rim has been approved. If your trip also includes Yosemite, see the Yosemite National Park guide to plan that stop. Keep those preparations separate, since the proposals discussed here concern the Grand Canyon’s North Rim.