Grand Canyon North Rim to reopen June 2 for 2023 summer season

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open on Friday, June 2 at 6 a.m. to mark the official start of the 2023 season. Following a record-setting snow season, this delayed opening is necessary to ensure the safe plowing of State Route 67 and allow staff to reopen visitor facilities on the North Rim.

“We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our neighbors and visitors with this delay as our partners and park staff work to open the North Rim roads, trails, and facilities safely,” said Superintendent Ed Keable.

Key changes to this year’s operations include: a trail closure of the North Kaibab Trail from April 12-June 2 in the area between Cottonwood Campground and the North Kaibab Trailhead, delayed opening of the North Rim Campground and Point Imperial/Cape Royal Road. For more information, including specific operational changes for 2023, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/…/north-rim-to-reopen-june-2-for…

For more information on visiting the North Rim during the 2023 season, please visit: www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/north-rim.htm.

Photos of 2022-2023 winter conditions on the North Rim can be found in this photo album: https://www.flickr.com/…/grand…/albums/72177720307309355

NPS Photo/E. Shalla: The Grand Canyon Lodge as seen on April 4, 2023. The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has received more than 250 inches of accumulated snowfall this winter season.