Grand Canyon West, Hualapai Indian Reservation, Peach Springs, Arizona, United States
Grand Canyon West Skywalk
A glass bridge above a deep canyon on the Hualapai Reservation in Arizona
- 4,000 feetHeight above canyon floor
- 4,770 feet (1,450 m)Elevation above sea level
- nearly 130 miles (210 km)Drive from Las Vegas
Overview
According to the official site, Grand Canyon West sits on the sovereign lands of the Hualapai Tribe. It occupies the northwestern corner of the Hualapai Reservation and borders Grand Canyon National Park where the Colorado River runs.
USGS topographic maps give its elevation as 4,770 feet (1,450 m) above sea level.
In a straight line, the Skywalk is about 75 miles (121 km) east of Las Vegas. By car the distance is nearly 130 miles (210 km).
Why visit
The official site presents a visit as a journey six million years in the making.
At Hualapai Point, inside Grand Canyon West, overnight stays are offered alongside horseback riding and meals by the fire. The point also has a zipline that spans 1,100 feet across the canyon walls.
Colorado River rafting launches from Peach Springs, Arizona, with Hualapai guides. Peach Springs, described as the gateway to that rafting, is about a 2-hour drive from the site.
An augmented reality Skywalk experience can be opened on a mobile device after a QR code is scanned.
Tours
Helicopter flights run from Las Vegas to the canyon rim. Hualapai Point also offers horseback riding and meals by the fire.
Tours and activities
When to go
From June through September, Arizona's lower elevations see dry heat of 90 to 120 °F (32 to 49 °C). That is a statewide figure and not one specific to Grand Canyon West.
Monsoon downpours across Arizona often bring flash floods, and those floods can turn deadly.
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How to get there
The Skywalk is reached from Las Vegas to the north, or from Kingman to the south, via Highway 93.
Routes from Las Vegas and Kingman converge near Diamond Bar Road, which runs about 20 miles (32 km) southwest to County Highway 25 near Meadview.
The address listed for directions is 5001 E.
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Where to stay
The point is listed with cabins, a zipline, food and family activities.
Kingman, Arizona, is described as the nearest city with more than 10,000 people. It lies about 50 miles (80 km) south of the Skywalk.
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Admission and facilities
Entry to Grand Canyon West runs through the Sunset Pass, and that pass gives entrance only after 3:00 PM. Entry through the pass also covers the Skywalk.
Facilities listed for the site include a visitor center, cabins, restaurants and a zipline. Food options are available on site.
Development history
Tours led by tribal members were the original offering when the site was founded in 1988, alongside a dirt airport.
The Hualapai tribe put a solar microgrid with battery storage in place in 2023, with the stated aim of reducing diesel use.
Not all Hualapai members backed the project. Some objected that it disturbed sacred ground.
Climate and clock time
The top third of Arizona is a plateau at higher altitude. Winters there are cold and summers are mild, though the climate across the state stays semiarid to arid.
The record for the state is 128 °F (53 °C), reached at Lake Havasu City on June 29, 1994 and on July 5, 2007.
Clock times for sunrise and sunset do not shift with the seasons in Arizona, which does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The Navajo Nation in the northeast of the state is the exception.
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far is Grand Canyon West from Las Vegas?
By road the Skywalk is nearly 130 miles (210 km) from Las Vegas. In a straight line it is about 75 miles (121 km) to the east.
Does the Sunset Pass include Skywalk admission?
Entry through the Sunset Pass covers the Skywalk, and entrance through the pass opens only after 3:00 PM.
Can visitors stay overnight at Grand Canyon West?
Yes. Overnight stays are offered at Hualapai Point, which also offers horseback riding and meals by the fire.
How long is the zipline at Hualapai Point?
The zipline spans 1,100 feet across the canyon walls.
How high is the Skywalk above sea level?
USGS topographic maps give its elevation as 4,770 feet (1,450 m) above sea level.
How far is Kingman from the Skywalk?
Kingman, Arizona, lies about 50 miles (80 km) south of the Skywalk. It is described as the nearest city with more than 10,000 people.
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