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    The document provides information about shuttle bus routes and schedules at the Grand Canyon. It describes three shuttle bus routes: 1) The Village Route runs every 30 minutes from 4:30-6 am and every 15 minutes from 6 am to 8:30 pm, making stops around Grand Canyon Village. 2) The Hermits Rest Route runs every 30 minutes from 4:30-6:30 am and every 15 minutes from 6:30 am to sunset, stopping at viewpoints along the west rim. 3) The Hikers' Express runs to the South Kaibab Trailhead, with morning departures from Bright Angel Lodge. It also provides common questions about shuttle bus rules, wheelchair access,

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    The document provides information about shuttle bus routes and schedules at the Grand Canyon. It describes three shuttle bus routes: 1) The Village Route runs every 30 minutes from 4:30-6 am and every 15 minutes from 6 am to 8:30 pm, making stops around Grand Canyon Village. 2) The Hermits Rest Route runs every 30 minutes from 4:30-6:30 am and every 15 minutes from 6:30 am to sunset, stopping at viewpoints along the west rim. 3) The Hikers' Express runs to the South Kaibab Trailhead, with morning departures from Bright Angel Lodge. It also provides common questions about shuttle bus rules, wheelchair access,

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    The document provides information about shuttle bus routes and schedules at the Grand Canyon. It describes three shuttle bus routes: 1) The Village Route runs every 30 minutes from 4:30-6 am and every 15 minutes from 6 am to 8:30 pm, making stops around Grand Canyon Village. 2) The Hermits Rest Route runs every 30 minutes from 4:30-6:30 am and every 15 minutes from 6:30 am to sunset, stopping at viewpoints along the west rim. 3) The Hikers' Express runs to the South Kaibab Trailhead, with morning departures from Bright Angel Lodge. It also provides common questions about shuttle bus rules, wheelchair access,

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    The document provides information about shuttle bus routes and schedules at the Grand Canyon. It describes three shuttle bus routes: 1) The Village Route runs every 30 minutes from 4:30-6 am and every 15 minutes from 6 am to 8:30 pm, making stops around Grand Canyon Village. 2) The Hermits Rest Route runs every 30 minutes from 4:30-6:30 am and every 15 minutes from 6:30 am to sunset, stopping at viewpoints along the west rim. 3) The Hikers' Express runs to the South Kaibab Trailhead, with morning departures from Bright Angel Lodge. It also provides common questions about shuttle bus rules, wheelchair access,

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    See sunset times on page 2.

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    and gift shops. Just wait at any bus stop
    baby trailers, or children's bicycles
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    (41 cm). Riders must load and unload
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     Shuttle buses only stop at designated
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    Why is the shuttle bus not full?
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    Find food, lodging, camping, restrooms, free drinking water, groceries, gift shops, and an ATM
    at Market Plaza.

    Common Driving and Parking Questions


    Where can I drive my car?
    You can drive roads indicated by a
    solid black line on the maps in this
    newspaper. Yaki Point and Hermit roads
    are closed to private vehicles. To reach
    those areas, ride the free shuttle bus.

    Where can I park?


    Parking lots in the Village are located
    near shuttle bus stops.
     2CTMKPINQVU Grand Canyon
    Visitor Center. Lot 1 includes auto,
    RV, and trailer parking.
     2CTMKPI.QV# Park Headquarters
     2CTMKPI.QV$ Market Plaza
     2CTMKPI.QV% near Center Road in
    the Village
     2CTMKPI.QV& Backcountry
    Information Center; includes auto
    parking at the north end and RV and
    trailer parking at the south end.

    What else do I need to know about


    driving?
    Do not stop in the road, block trac,
    or park along the roadside, except
    where signs or lines on the road indicate
    it is permissible. Use pull-outs to take
    photos. Keep a safe distance of at least
    75 feet (23 m), or about six car lengths,
    from wildlife.

    A Scenic Drive Accessibility Permit


    allows visitors with mobility issues entry
    to some areas closed to public trac.
    Obtain a permit at entrance gates and
    visitor centers.

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