Must load and unload their own bikes and/or e-bikes from park shuttle buses Should see and be seen - wear bright colors Should ride single file with the flow of traffic - there are no designated cycling lanes Should use extreme caution when riding on park roads - shoulders are narrow & vehicle traffic is heavy If you become tired of cycling, you can catch the Orange Shuttle ( Kaibab Rim Route ) at Yaki Point, The South Kaibab Trailhead, or Pipe Creek Overlook, put your bike in the front rack, and ride the bus back to the Visitor Center.īicycling on the South Rim: Rules of the Road/SafetyĬycling is a great way to experience the South Rim of the Grand Canyon however, please remember the following rules and guidelines:Īre subject to the same traffic rules as automobiles & share the road with vehicles Shuttle and tour buses do utilize Yaki Point Road, so cyclists should pull to the right shoulder in a safe location, dismount and let buses pass. Like Hermit Road, private vehicle restrictions eliminate most traffic. There are plenty of spectacular canyon views along the Greenway Trail and once you reach Yaki Point. Make a left and follow it 0.5 miles (0.8 km) to Yaki Point. In about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), you will come to the trailhead parking area.įrom here, turn right and follow the trailhead road until you come to Yaki Point Road. Access the Greenway near Grand Canyon Visitor Center and follow the South Kaibab Trailhead signs. Looking for a scenic, yet shorter cycling opportunity? Follow the paved Greenway Trail to the South Kaibab Trailhead and then ride along Yaki Point Road to Yaki Point. Regulations: Closed Areas to Bicycles and E-BikesĪll other areas of Grand Canyon National Park remain closed to the use of bicycles and e-bikes, including the section of greenway directly on the rim between the greenway intersection to the southeast of Mather Point and the Bright Angel Trailhead on the South Rim.īicycling on the South Rim: S. Roads Open to General Motor Vehicle Traffic:Īll roads open to general motor vehicle traffic are also open to bicycle and Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 e-bike use. (f) North Rim Bridle Trail: The Bridle Trail on the North Rim, between the North Kaibab Trailhead and the Grand Canyon Lodge. (e) Hermit Road Greenway: The Hermit Road Greenway beginning at Monument Creek Vista and continuing to the junction with Hermit Road (approximately ¼ mile east of Hermit’s Rest). (d) Greenway - VC to Village: The greenway beginning south of Grand Canyon Visitor Center and continuing south of Village Loop Road to Grand Canyon Village. (c) Greenway - VC to SK: The greenway beginning south of Grand Canyon Visitor Center and continuing east to Pipe Creek Vista and the South Kaibab trailhead. This includes the spur greenway trails into Trailer Village and Mather Campground. (b) Greenway - VC to Entrance: The greenway beginning south of the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and continuing south, parallel to South Entrance Road / Highway 64, to the park boundary, south of the South Entrance. (a) Greenway - South Rim Residential Sections: The South Rim residential greenway system. The following are open to bicycles and Class 1 and Class 3 e-bikes: Open Areas to Bicycles and Class 1 and Class 3 e-bikes: NPS Photo Regulations: Open Areas to Bicycles and E-Bikes An e-bike on the rim trail in a location where bicycles and e-bikes are allowed.
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