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What’s the best way to get there?
There are several ways to get to the South Rim. Driving is the slowest method, and the journey can take up to five hours. Basically, you’ll follow Hwy. 93 south to the I-40. Then you’ll head east on the I-40 to Hwy. 64, which you’ll take north all the way to the South Rim. This isn’t a bad option if you have a lot of time available and like to drive long distances. But if you have time constraints, Maverick Airlines offers flights directly to the So... Read More

What is the weather like there? Temperatures can vary greatly at the South Rim depending on the season. Summers are usually moderate and highs tend to be in the 80s on the rim. Spring and fall are a bit chillier with highs in the 50s to low 70s. Since the South Rim is more than 7,000 feet above sea level, it does snow in the winter (i.e., from November through February). Also, as a general rule, temperatures on the canyon’s floor are about 20 degrees higher than what you’ll find on the rim.... Read More