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Resolute 14 · 04-03-2018, 09:46 AM

I've driven from Phoenix, which is only about a half hour shorter. Peaceful drive, relatively easy. Was rather amusing going from about 110 in Phoenix to Calgary weather by Flagstaff because of the elevation change. So make sure you account for the fact that it's not going to be Vegas hot at the Canyon.

Coming from the south, I obviously hiked along the south rim around Grand Canyon Village. Didn't go into the canyon at all, but it was every bit as picturesque as you're led to believe. I've never been to the skywalk, but unless you're out for the thrillseeking aspect of the glass floor, I'm not sure the $250 US it would cost for three people is necessarily worth it. Even without the skywalk pass, it looks like the Hualapai still charge $50pp to access the west rim. The south rim entrance is $30 per vehicle.

04-03-2018, 09:46 AM	#6
Resolute 14 In the Sin Bin Join Date: Jan 2003 Exp:	I've driven from Phoenix, which is only about a half hour shorter. Peaceful drive, relatively easy. Was rather amusing going from about 110 in Phoenix to Calgary weather by Flagstaff because of the elevation change. So make sure you account for the fact that it's not going to be Vegas hot at the Canyon. Coming from the south, I obviously hiked along the south rim around Grand Canyon Village. Didn't go into the canyon at all, but it was every bit as picturesque as you're led to believe. I've never been to the skywalk, but unless you're out for the thrillseeking aspect of the glass floor, I'm not sure the $250 US it would cost for three people is necessarily worth it. Even without the skywalk pass, it looks like the Hualapai still charge $50pp to access the west rim. The south rim entrance is $30 per vehicle.