North Rim Ranger Programs and Special Events

The North Rim is CLOSED for the Winter

• As of 5 pm, Saturday,. November 30, the park entrance gate on State Route 67, which provides vehicular access to the North Rim, was closed to all vehicle traffic for the winter.

• Between December 1, and May 14, North Rim roads are closed to all vehicles (including snowmobiles) No visitor services are available.

• As in years past, the North Rim campground will be available for winter camping and is accessible via hiking inner canyon trails from the South Rim or by hiking, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing 45 miles from Jacob Lake.

• To camp at the North Rim during the winter months, visitors need a backcountry permit, which can be obtained in advance through the South Rim Backcountry Information Center.

• The nearest lodging, food services, and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake, AZ. Additional lodging and guest services are available in Fredonia, AZ and Kanab, UT.

• All services on the North Rim are expected to re-open on May 15th, 2025 (subject to change).

 

A Park Ranger gives an interpretive program at the Bright Angel Point Amphitheater on the North Rim.

NPS Photo/C. Kraus

 

 

North Rim Programs and Events (2024 Season Recap)

Ranger Program Schedule - May 15, through October 15, 2024

• Nature Walk
  Sundays and Fridays, 8:30 - 10:00 am
  Meet at the Roaring Springs Overlook Kiosk
  Immerse yourself in the immensity of Grand Canyon and the intricacies of the Kaibab Plateau during this ranger-led walk along the Transept Trail.

• Behind the Scenery
  Daily, 11:30 - 12:00 pm
  Meet at the Bright Angel Point Amphitheater
  Explore your connections and uncover the stories between the canyon’s colorful walls during this ranger-led experience.

• Beneath the Canopy
  Daily, 3:30 - 4:00 pm
  Meet at the Campground Amphitheater
  Follow your curiosity and discover the wonder of the towering North Rim forest. All are welcome to join this interactive family-geared program.

• Evening Program
  Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 7:30 - 8:15 pm
  Meet at the Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium
  Join a ranger for a deep dive into the complex layers of the Canyon’s history, ecology, geology and more.

 

Programming Notes

• All programs are free of charge.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs.
• All outdoor ranger programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present.

 

2024 North Rim Special Events

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2024 Community Speaker Series

7:30 pm, Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium

Join us on the throughout the summer for special evening programs with artists, authors, researchers, and others with deep ties to Grand Canyon.

• Wednesday, May 15 - Daniel Bulletts, Cultural Resource Director, Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians

• Saturday, July 6 - Melissa Sevigny, Journalist and Author

• Tuesday, July 23 - Susan Wood, Grand Canyon Fish Biologist

• Tuesday, August 27th - Amy Martin, Photographer and Journalist

• Saturday, August 31 - Rich Rudow, Backcountry Expert & Photographer

• Tuesday, September 3 - Ed Kabotie, Musician, Artist, and Educator

• Tuesday, September 10 - Daniel Bulletts, Cultural Resource Director, Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians

• Thursday, September 19 - Lisa Handforth, Grand Canyon Fire Ecologist

• Saturday, September 21 - Kelkiyana Yazzie, Grand Canyon Tribal Program Coordinator

• Saturday, September 28 - Deidra Peaches, Filmmaker

• Thursday, October 10th - Kevin Fedarko, Author

 

Cultural Demonstrations

10 am - 4 pm, Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium

Join artists from Grand Canyon's 11 associated tribes as they practice traditional and modern arts.

 

Native American Heritage Days: August 1 through 4, 2024

The event schedule and list of presenters is available here.

 

 

 

North Rim Seasonal Operations

The North Rim will reopen with all visitor services from May 15th through October 15, 2025. The North Rim is open for day use only from October 16, through the end of November. Between December 1st and May 14th, North Rim roads are closed to all vehicles (including snowmobiles). Learn more about North Rim trip planning here.