SR 67

The Arizona Department of Transportation will close State Route 473 between State Route 260 and Hawley Lake in the White Mountains on Thursday, Nov. 14. 

State Route 67 reopens each spring, usually around mid-May, along with visitor accommodations at the North Rim. In the White Mountains, SR 473 to Hawley Lake is scheduled close Dec. 7, while SR 261 and 273 are to close for the season on Dec. 29.

State Route 67 heading to the Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim is now open!

The winding, 40-mile highway, which closed for the winter on Dec. 1, reopened on Friday, June 2, for the summer season.

To reach the North Rim from Flagstaff, take US 89 north about 110 miles to Bitter Springs, head west on US 89A for about 60 miles to Jacob Lake, and then go south on SR 67.

ADOT doesn't clear snow on SR 67 in the winter months due to the North Rim's closure. Here's a closer look at the herculean task crews completed to get the route ready for the June 2nd opening:

ADOT doesn’t clear snow from SR 67 during the winter months due to safety concerns created by severe weather, including wind and drifting snow. Visitor accommodations at and near the Grand Canyon's North Rim are closed during the winter and spring seasons.

State Route 67 leading to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has closed for the winter effective today, Thursday, Dec. 1.

The highway will be blocked to traffic about a half mile from its junction with US 89A at Jacob Lake. With park facilities closed for the winter, the Arizona Department of Transportation doesn’t clear snow from the highway, which leads 43 miles south from US 89A.

The North Rim averages more than 9 feet of snow annually, according to the National Weather Service.

FLAGSTAFF – With the winter months rapidly approaching, the Arizona Department of Transportation has closed State Route 67 between Jacob Lake (US 89A) and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park on Wednesday, Dec. 1.

ADOT closes a number of highways every year  as part of the agency’s winter shutdown schedule due to significant amounts of snowfall these regions typically receive.

In addition to the SR 67 closure, highways such as state routes 261 and 273 in the White Mountains will close by Dec. 31, though they could close sooner depending on the weather.

Like the swallows returning to Capistrano, the reopening of state highways in the high country is a sure sign of spring. Just remember to be safe if you are planning to drive these scenic roads.

 

ADOT to close state route SR 67 for the winter Tuesday
Annual closure of highway to Grand Canyon North Rim

 

PHOENIX – With the winter months rapidly approaching, the Arizona Department of Transportation will close State Route 67 between Jacob Lake (US 89A) and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park on Tuesday, Dec. 1.

ADOT closes a number of highways every year as part of the agency’s winter shutdown schedule due to significant amounts of snowfall these regions typically receive.

PHOENIX – With the winter months rapidly approaching, the Arizona Department of Transportation will close State Route 473 in the White Mountains area and State Route 366, also known as Swift Trail, heading up Mount Graham in southern Arizona for the winter on Monday. Nov. 16.

State Route 67 leading to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon will close on Dec. 1, while other White Mountains area highways such as state route 261 and 273 will close by Dec. 31. These highways could close sooner depending on the weather.

PHOENIX – State Route 67 between Jacob Lake and the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park reopened Friday, May 15, after its annual winter closure, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

For information on when visitors will be able to access the North Rim, please visit the Grand Canyon National Park website at nps.gov/grca.

PHOENIX – Because of the incoming winter storm, the Arizona Department of Transportation is closing State Route 67 to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

During the winter, ADOT closes and doesn’t clear snow from SR 67, a 43-mile highway between US 89A at Jacob Lake and the park, since North Rim visitor accommodations are shut down. After closing on Dec. 1 – or earlier when weather warrants, as in this case – SR 67 reopens each spring, usually around mid-May.

State Route 67, also known as the Jacob Lake to Grand Canyon Highway, is one of Arizona's most scenic summer drives.

In time for the summer tourist season, State Route 67 leading to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is scheduled to reopen Wednesday, May 15.

With another winter behind us, three White Mountains-area state highways leading to lakes are scheduled to reopen Monday, April 15, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

It's coming up on the time when we close SR 67 to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park for the winter season. It usually reopens in mid-May.

State Route 67 between Jacob Lake (US 89A) and the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is scheduled to close for the winter season on Monday, Dec. 3.

After hibernating for the winter, State Route 67 reopens May 15 from Jacob Lake to the Grand Canyon North Rim.

State Route 67 from US 89A at Jacob Lake to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is scheduled to reopen Tuesday, May 15.

With another winter season in the books, three state highways to lakes in the White Mountains are scheduled to reopen Thursday, April 12.

Winters are fierce at the Grand Canyon's North Rim. When park amenities close for the winter, we close SR 67 along with them.