Where is the walkway in the grand canyon

When you reach Interstate 40, go west to Kingman. Turn right and go 7 miles to Diamond Bar Road. You may well pass a carcass or two. For more stories that matter, subscribe to azcentral. Facebook Twitter Email. Scott Craven The Republic azcentral. Grand Canyon West. Ziplines of Grand Canyon West. Two sets of ziplines send riders soaring nearly 1, feet above the canyon floor. Share your feedback to help improve our site! Although Grand Canyon West is open and accessible year-round, and the Skywalk is open from dawn until dusk, hours of operation for Skywalk vary depending on time of year.

During Winter mid-October to mid-April , the Skywalk is open from am to pm. During Summer May 1 to mid-October , the Skywalk is open from 7 a.

My dream was to find a balance between form, function and nature. Get inspired with tips about where to go and what to see on your national park vacation, delivered right to your inbox. Use this map to find your way to your next grand adventure. Skywalk get your tickets. View Deals. The Skywalk first opened in March The first people to walk across its glass floor were Buzz Aldrin and Jon Herrington, the first native American astronaut.

When the Skywalk was first built, the glass floor consisted of four layers and 46 panels of low iron glass. In , the Skywalk floor was replaced with new glass manufactured in by a Spanish company that specializes in producing strong bomb-proof glass for embassies and other buildings.

The new glass floor consists of five layers of glass measuring 2. The panes are so heavy it actually took a foot crane to lift each one into place! The Skywalk is perfectly safe. It can also withstand winds up to miles per hour, as well as magnitude 8. Find answers to all your questions about the Skywalk on our blog. The West Rim is maintained and operated by the Hualapai indians.

Some packages include meals. VIP packages and add-ons are also available. Professional photographers are ready and waiting if you want a shot of you and your loved ones on the Skywalk, and souvenir photos can be purchased at the gift shop back on the Rim. Take our Guide with you!