If you’re currently doing quick research of South Rim Grand Canyon Skywalk, you need to know first that the Skywalk is not located in the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park. Instead, it is actually located at the Hualapai Indian Tribe’s reserved land at the Grand Canyon West. The distance from South Rim Grand Canyon to Skywalk is approximately four to five hours drive.
Even though it takes quite a long time to from South Rim Grand Canyon Skywalk, you won’t regret your visit. Skywalk is the one of the primary attractions of Grand Canyon West. For the entry, you need to purchase a tour package, which also provides other available attractions such as horseback rides, boat rides, and helicopter.
Skywalk, which was built in 2007, offers of an experience that’s similar to walk on air. Be prepared to reach for the handrails or have your eyes shut during the walk, but don’t entirely miss the Hualapai culture exhibition within the building.
This construction of this attraction cost approximately $30 M—which was actually financed by the partnership of David Jin, a Chinese-American entrepreneur, and Hualapai Indian tribe. It is capable to resist 100 miles per hour winds as the construction involves 100 million lbs. of steel. The founder revealed that the vision for the Skywalk is like flying like an eagle towards the Grand Canyon as the visitors loom at the brim of the glass bridge and surrounded by the natural wonders.
The Hualapai Legacy Day Pass will provide you with a package that contains an official certificate of visitation, chances of taking photos with the tribe members, and hop between the shuttle to enjoy various point of views such as Guano Point, Eagle Point, and Hualapai Ranch. That being said, this pass doesn’t include the Skywalk, so make sure you purchase the Legacy Gold Pass which serve a meal as well.
Be ready to stand in queue to wait for your turn to go through the Skywalk, especially is you visit during summer or the peak season. The attraction is only becoming more and more popular as time passes. The Skywalk itself is only open with varying operating hours in different time of the year, typically extends from dawn to dusk. In October to April (winter season) it usually opens between 8 A.M – 4.30 P.M, while during May to October, South Rim Grand Canyon Skywalk is available from 7 A.M – 8 P.M.