Grand Canyon West, Hualapai Indian Reservation, Peach Springs, Arizona, United States
Grand Canyon West Skywalk
A glass walkway over the canyon on Hualapai tribal land
- 4,000 feetGlass bridge above the canyon floor
- After 3:00 PMSunset Pass entrance opens
- About 2 hoursDrive from Peach Springs
Overview
The site lies at the northwestern corner of the Hualapai Reservation and borders Grand Canyon National Park at the Colorado River.
The Hualapai Tribe holds these lands, which the official site identifies as sovereign.
Visiting is presented by the official site as a trip through six million years of time.
The road to the site was paved in 2014.
In 2023 the Hualapai tribe put in a solar-powered microgrid with battery storage, with the stated purpose of cutting diesel use.
The Skywalk
The Skywalk is a glass bridge held 4,000 feet above the canyon floor.
USGS topographic maps put the Skywalk at 4,770 feet (1,450 m) above sea level.
A mobile device can run an augmented reality experience once a QR code has been scanned.
Some Hualapai tribal members objected to the project, seeing it as a disturbance of sacred ground.
Why visit
Hualapai Point also offers horseback riding and meals by the fire.
The zipline at Hualapai Point runs 1,100 feet across the canyon walls.
Colorado River rafting trips launch with Hualapai guides from Peach Springs, Arizona, which is about a 2-hour drive from the site.
Tours
Helicopter flights run from Las Vegas to the canyon rim.
Tours and activities
When to go
That is a statewide figure, not one specific to Grand Canyon West.
Entrance to Grand Canyon West through the Sunset Pass begins only after 3:00 PM, and the pass includes Skywalk admission.
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- Best time to visit
Seasonal conditions at the site
Climate and weather
Arizona's monsoon downpours are often accompanied by flash floods, which can be fatal.
Arizona's climate is semiarid to arid. The northern third of the state is a higher-altitude plateau with cold winters and mild summers.
Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so clock times for sunrise and sunset do not shift with the seasons.
How to get there
Highway 93 links the Skywalk with Las Vegas to the north and Kingman to the south.
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- Getting there
Routes, distances and air options
Roads and distances
| Route or place | Stated figure | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, by car | Nearly 130 miles (210 km) | Measured by road |
| Las Vegas, straight line | About 75 miles (121 km) | East of the city |
| Kingman, Arizona | About 50 miles (80 km) south | Nearest city with more than 10,000 people |
| Peach Springs, Arizona | About 2 hours by car | Drive to the site |
| Diamond Bar Road | 20 miles (32 km) | Runs southwest to County Highway 25 near Meadview |
Diamond Bar Road runs about 20 miles southwest to County Highway 25 near Meadview, and the routes from Las Vegas and Kingman meet near it.
Where to stay
Hualapai Point offers overnight stays inside Grand Canyon West, and it also has cabins, along with food and family activities.
Across the wider site, cabins, a visitor center and restaurants are listed as facilities.
Water resources at the site are limited, and employee housing is not provided at Grand Canyon West.
Kingman, Arizona, is the nearest city with more than 10,000 people, about 50 miles south of the Skywalk. Las Vegas, about 130 miles away by car, is described as a possible base.
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- Where to stay
Lodging and nearby towns
Guides
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far is the Skywalk from Las Vegas?
By car it is nearly 130 miles from Las Vegas. In a straight line, it is about 75 miles east of the city.
When does entrance through the Sunset Pass begin?
Entrance to Grand Canyon West through the Sunset Pass is available only after 3:00 PM, and the pass includes Skywalk admission.
How high is the Skywalk above sea level?
USGS topographic maps give its elevation as 4,770 feet (1,450 m) above sea level.
Can you stay overnight at Grand Canyon West?
Yes. Overnight stays are offered at Hualapai Point inside Grand Canyon West.
Is there an augmented reality experience at the Skywalk?
Yes. It runs on a mobile device after a QR code is scanned.
Whose land is Grand Canyon West on?
The site is on the Hualapai Tribe's sovereign lands, according to the official site.
How long is the drive from Peach Springs?
Peach Springs, Arizona, is about a 2-hour drive from Grand Canyon West.
Plan your visit
Tours at Grand Canyon West
Tour and activity options for the site are listed on the tours page.
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