The West Rim of the Grand Canyon, located outside Grand Canyon National Park, is home to the vast Hualapai Indian Reservation and includes 108 miles (173 kilometers) of picturesque canyon vistas. The canyon section closest to Las Vegas, the West Rim is famous for the Grand Grand Canyon Skywalk, Guano Point, and Eagle Point.
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West Rim of the Grand Canyon
The West Rim is an ideal day trip destination from Las Vegas, Nevada. Walk around the area, visit the western-style Hualapai Ranch for themed food and activities, or set foot on the famous Grand Canyon Skywalk – a glass bridge near Guano Point that allows visitors to see the Colorado River flowing 4,000 feet (1,219 meters). under your feet. The West Rim is a popular destination for helicopter tours from Las Vegas,
which give travelers a bird’s-eye view of the canyon and nearby attractions like Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. For a special treat, opt for a sunset helicopter tour that includes champagne. Vegas bus tours offer a different perspective and sometimes also include a visit to Joshua Tree National Park.
- Things to know before you go
- Plan to spend at least four hours exploring the West Rim.
- Transportation by private vehicle is not permitted within Grand Canyon West. Parking is available and a hop-on hop-off
- shuttle transports visitors between lookouts.
- Take sun protection, plenty of water and comfortable shoes.
- Wheelchair users may need assistance with the rough terrain in the area.
How to get there
Grand Canyon West is a two to three hour drive from Las Vegas and 90 minutes from Kingman, Arizona. The nearest airport is Las Vegas McCarran International Airport.
when you get there
The Grand Canyon is a picturesque place to visit year-round, with its colors ranging from deep summer reds to snowy winter hues. Summer is the busiest season, when it’s best to arrive early and book tours in advance.
History of the West Bank
Although the Hualapai Indian Reservation was created in 1883, the Grand Canyon West Rim area was not developed until 1988, when 2,100 Native American tribesmen decided to open their ancestral lands to visitors. In addition to its stunning lookouts, the area now offers rafting, scenic hiking trails and rustic lodging for travelers.
