Walk 4,000 ft Above the Grand Canyon on the Skywalk
This 10-foot wide, horseshoe-shaped glass bridge extends 70 feet out over the rim of the Grand Canyon. Look down and you can see right through the glass platform 4,000 feet to the floor of the Canyon below. Profiled by the National Geographic Channel, The Today Show, and CNN, this engineering marvel offers unparalleled views of one of the world’s Seven Natural Wonders.
Nervous about walking on glass almost a mile above the floor of the Grand Canyon? Have no fear—the Skywalk is strong enough to hold seventy fully loaded 747 passenger jets.
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The Skywalk opened in 2007 and is operated by the Hualapai Nation. The Skywalk was assembled on top of the canyon wall and moved into final position by a jack and roll rig. The Skywalk infrastructure itself weighs a little over 1million pounds. The Skywalk is 4770 feet above sea level and has a glass walkway visitors can see the canyon below their feet as they walk.
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Spending One Day At Grand Canyon West
We have been to the Grand Canyon a number of times, but we had never been to the so-called West Rim of the Grand Canyon before. Unlike the better known South and North Rims, Grand Canyon West is not part of the Grand Canyon National Park. It is part of the Hualapai Nation, and is probably best known for the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a platform that sticks out over the Grand Canyon with a see-through floor.
Grand Canyon West consists of three main areas, Eagle Point, where the skywalk is, Guano Point, and Hualapai Point. Grand Canyon West also features things you won't find at the National Park such as a biplane and helicopter rides to the bottom.
In this video we spend one day at Grand Canyon West, exploring the three main areas, checking out the history, and of course taking in the views.
We purchased a package deal that included admission to Grand Canyon West and Skywalk tickets, that cost $67 a person.
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Grand Canyon West Rim and SkyWalk. Was it Worth It? Just 2 Hours from Las Vegas!
Our Spring Break Cruise got cancelled this year due to Covid, so we pivoted and found cheap tickets to Las Vegas, NV instead. We wanted to see the Grand Canyon while we were out there but didn't want the 5 hour drive each way so we went to the Grand Canyon West Rim!
It's only 2 hours from Las Vegas and we did it in and easy day trip with a stop at the Hoover Dam for some pictures on the way back to our Hotel in Vegas.
The time we spent at the canyon was about 2.5 hours and was perfect.
We would HIGHLY recommend this experience! As for the Skywalk, we weren't able to film anything on it and we didn't feel it was worth the extra cost.
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The Skywalk at Grand Canyon West | Know Before You Go
Join us as we travel by helicopter from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon to visit the Skywalk! There are some things to know and expect, especially when visiting for the first time. Suspended over 4,000 feet over the Colorado River, the Skywalk at Eagle Point is a famous glass bridge located in the heart of Grand Canyon West.
Begin at Maverick Helicopters’ private terminal, conveniently located on the Las Vegas Strip, and take an exhilarating helicopter ride in our top-of-the-line Airbus ECO-Star helicopter. Along the way you’ll get incredible views of places like Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Fortification Hill, and more. And of course, you’ll also be treated to the mesmerizing sights of the Grand Canyon as you fly through the West Rim before landing at the Grand Canyon West Airport.
Experiencing the Skywalk through one of our helicopter tours is a really great option for those who want to visit Las Vegas and see the Grand Canyon without taking up too much time in their trip. Depending on the tour you take, you can go to the Grand Canyon and back from Las Vegas within 5-7 hours.
Note: The West Rim of the Grand Canyon is located right off the Nevada/Arizona border. The West Rim is Hualapai Indian Tribal territory. Grand Canyon West is NOT a part of Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon West - AMAZING Views, Skywalk & More!
Join us as we share our experience at Grand Canyon West in Arizona, USA! In this adventure we share footage of our drive through the desert to the official Grand Canyon West parking lot. We then board a coach and experience two different locations, both offering spectacular views of The Grand Canyon. We also check out the Skywalk, merchandise and much more in this epic adventure!
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In this video we show you the layout of the South Rim as well as a brief introduction to hikes and lookouts and some ideas of where to stay and eat. Thanks for watching!
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Fox 5 Las Vegas Takes a Walk on the Grand Canyon Skywalk
Anchorman David Hall visits Grand Canyon West and Skywalk to see the West Rim.
How to drive to Grand Canyon Skywalk from Las Vegas
How to drive to Grand Canyon Skywalk from Las Vegas
How do I drive from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon Skywalk? And, Do I need Tickets or a Reservation?
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I Googled a Map of the drive from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Google is estimating a 2 hour and 20 minute drive. It is approximately 125 Miles or 201 Kilometers to the Skywalk.
You simply take Highway 95 out of Vegas, which becomes Highway 93 just before Boulder City, Nevada, this Highway then takes you through Boulder City and over the Colorado River Bridge to Arizona.
Just a few miles or kilometers before the Bridge, you can drive down to a Parking Lot with access to the pedestrian walkway on the Bridge...for views of Hoover Dam. Allow an extra half hour or more for this stop. Unfortunately, you CANNOT see Hoover Dam while driving across the Colorado River Bridge in a passenger vehicle...the cement dividers are too high.
There are Gas Stations with Restrooms along the the way to the Skywalk.
Now, 73 miles or 117 Kilometers after leaving Vegas on this Highway, make sure you turn left onto the Pearce Ferry Road by the big Grand Canyon Skywalk sign. This will take you in a North Easterly direction towards the Skywalk through Dolan Springs. Next, be looking for the Diamond Bar Road sign in about 31 miles or 50 Kilometers, where you will turn right to the Skywalk.
You then take the Diamond Bar Road for about 21 miles or 34 Kilometers to the Grand Canyon West and Skywalk Tour Center.
Park in the designated parking area when you arrive and enter the Tour Center. You can Check-In and purchase your Tour Package here. You can also Purchase a Tour Package Online at GrandCanyonWest.com. You DO NOT need to make Reservations to visit Grand Canyon West and the Skywalk. No private vehicles are allowed beyond the designated parking area and Tour Center. ALL of the Tour Packages are operated by the Hualapai Tribe at Grand Canyon West.
There are two main packages that visitors purchase when visiting Grand Canyon West and the Skywalk. The Hualapai Legacy Package and the Legacy Gold Package. The Hualapai Legacy Package DOES NOT include the Skywalk Ticket, nor Lunch. Since most visitors want to take a walk on the Skywalk, you need to purchase the Legacy Gold Package that includes a Skywalk Ticket and Lunch. This is the most popular Tour Package. If you are looking for a more exclusive tour, then you might consider the Legacy VIP Tour.
Each Tour Package includes a stop at Eagle Point where the Grand Canyon Skywalk is located, Guano Point with spectacular views, and the Hualapai Ranch with Western hospitality and entertainment.
I would recommend you get an early start no matter what time of the year you plan on visiting the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Also, in the heat of summer, the earlier you get there, the more comfortable it is. Grand Canyon West is normally 5 to 10 degree’s cooler than Las Vegas...so, it can still be pretty warm out there in the summer. Remember hydration and drink lots of liquids. Sun care is always important in the Southwest, so remember to bring a hat and sunscreen.
Now, if you decide you DO NOT want to drive yourself out to the Skywalk, there are tour options by Motorcoach, Airplane, and Helicopter which will pick you up and drop you off at your Hotel in Las Vegas. You can leave all the navigation worries to someone else by taking a look at your Tour Options below or on GrandCanyon.com.
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More Than A View - Grand Canyon In Depth Episode 01
Grand Canyon In Depth is a new video series that explores the natural and human history of Grand Canyon National Park.
In Episode 01,More Than A View, Park Ranger Stephanie Sutton invites us to go beyond the rim and explore all that Grand Canyon National Park has to offer; diverse life zones, landforms, and a rich cultural history.
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Grand Canyon Skywalk - Best Grand Canyon View in Arizona
Located on the Western end of the Grand Canyon not far from Las Vegas, the Skywalk is located on the Hualapai Indian Reservation that was established in 1883. The Hualapai believe that the Canyon and the Colorado River some 4,000 feet below the Skywalk are living entities infused with conscious spirit. These indigenous people invite you to come walk on their land and experience what it has to offer for yourself.
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Grand Canyon Skywalk Experience
Take a stroll 4,000 feet in the air on the Skywalk, surrounded by nothing but glass, steel, and Canyon stone. Then, pay a visit to a local Native American village and find authentic artifacts and art.
Grand Canyon Skywalk - VOA Story
The Grand Canyon in the Southwest state of Arizona is one of the seven natural wonders in the world. Carved out by the Colorado River over millions of years, the colorful gorge is over 400 kilometers long and is 24 kilometers across at its widest point. Now visitors to this popular tourist destination have a new way to experience the breathtaking views of the canyon.
The horseshoe-shaped skywalk extends 21 meters over the Grand Canyon's edge, creating a unique vantage point for visitors to look deep down into the chasm and the winding Colorado River 1200 meters below.
David Jin, the developer of the skywalk project, recalls his Grand Canyon experience that brought about the idea. It was back in 1996, says Jin. I took a helicopter tour at (the) Grand Canyon from the bottom to the top. After that, I wondered what it would be like to walk among the cliffs. Therefore, the idea of skywalk was born.
While Jin will profit from the $30 million project for 25 years, the Hualapai Indians, who agreed to building the skywalk on their land along the Grand Canyon's western rim hope income from tourists will help alleviate poverty in their community. Sheri Yellowhawk is the CEO of the Grand Canyon Resort Corporation, which oversees the tribe's tourism business.
Skywalk is expected to be the centerpiece of the Hualapai Indians' tourism industry which includes helicopter tours, river rafting, a cowboy town and a museum of Indian replica homes.
After three years of construction, the skywalk opened to the public in March 2007. Since then, the Hualapai Indians have seen a six fold increase in daily visitors.
Buzz Aldrin, a former astronaut who once walked the moon was one of the first to saunter the skywalk.
This magnificent first walk bridges centuries of vision towards the future of hope, says Aldrin.
Not everyone supports the skywalk. One is Robert Arnberger, former Superintendent of the Grand Canyon National Park. The Grand Canyon deserves much better than to have a thrill ride or thrill walk hanging over its edge, says Arnberger.
But Developer David Jin says, the skywalk design is environmentally conscious, utilizing recycled water and solar energy. In addition, the structure is designed to withstand hurricane force winds as well as powerful earthquakes.
So far Skywalk has attracted more than 100,000 visitors.
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From Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon Skywalk. After catching a show in Las Vegas, we decided to check out the glass bridge at the Skywalk in the Grand Canyon, West Arizona! First consider adding a thrilling walk on the Grand Canyon Skywalk- a glass walkway nearly 4,000 feet above the floor of the canyon.
You'll learn about major Grand Canyon attractions such as Grand Canyon West Skywalk, Eagle Point, Mather Point, and more. Come visit the Grand Canyon Skywalk and experience Grand Canyon West. I would recommend you get an early start no matter what time of the year you plan on visiting the Grand Canyon Skywalk.
Each tour package includes a stop at Eagle Point (where the Grand Canyon Skywalk is located), Guano Point with spectacular views, and the Hualapai Ranch with western hospitality and entertainment. Upgrade to add a thrilling walk on the glass-bottomed Grand Canyon Skywalk and/or a helicopter flight into the canyon coupled with a pontoon boat ride on the Colorado River.
Grand Canyon Skywalk first person view- a platform made of glass that hangs 2000 feet above the bottom of the grand canyon.
The canyon and adjacent rim are contained within Grand Canyon National Park, the Kaibab National Forest, Grand Canyon- Parashant National Monument, the Hualapai Indian Reservation, the Havasupai Indian Reservation, and the Navajo Nation.
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Grand Canyon West Skywalk, Zipline & Whitewater Rafting
Ignite your spirit at Grand Canyon West with heart-pounding adrenaline rushes you’ve never felt or seen before. Whether you’re stepping out on Skywalk, riding the rapids of the Colorado River, zipping across the canyon or soaring in a helicopter, Grand Canyon West has the thrill rides you’ve been searching for that will get your pulse pounding. Make your plans to not only walk the sky, ride the rapids and soar through the air, but to also explore Eagle Point and Guano Point, and learn more about the Hualapai Tribe. Grand Canyon West is situated on the Hualapai Indian Reservations and is not affiliated with Grand Canyon National Park.
The Grand Canyon’s Best Kept Secret: The Glass-Bottomed Skywalk
The Grand Canyon is a marvel of nature that attracts millions of visitors every year, but there is one secret that many people don’t know about: the glass-bottomed skywalk that extends 70 feet over the edge of the canyon and offers a splendid view of the canyon floor 4,000 feet below. The skywalk is located on the Hualapai Indian Reservation and was opened in 2007. It is a horseshoe-shaped bridge made of steel and glass that can hold up to 120 people at a time. The skywalk is not for the faint-hearted, as it gives you the sensation of walking on air above the abyss. In this video, I will introduce you to the skywalk and tell you some surprising facts about it.
Buzz Aldrin First Walk on the Grand Canyon Skywalk
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