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Entrance
$35
+ permits required
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⭐ Highlights
→South Rim — Mather Point, 13 miles of Rim Trail
→Bright Angel Trail — classic corridor to river
→North Rim — cooler and quieter
→Colorado River rafting
→Phantom Ranch — only inner canyon lodging
⚠ Before you go
!Do NOT hike to river and back in one day — people die
!Inner canyon 110°F+ in summer
!Overnight permits via lottery 4 months ahead
When to visit
Grand Canyon by Season
Spring (Mar–May)
Best inner canyon.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
South Rim busy. Inner canyon dangerous.
Fall (Sep–Nov)
Ideal temps.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
North Rim closed.