Elements of the North Rim of Grand Canyon Nationwide Park are reopening this week following the devastating Dragon Bravo Hearth.
In line with the National Park Service (NPS), choose elements of the North Rim will reopen on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The reopening will embrace Freeway 67 to W1 Highway in addition to Cape Royal Highway. Hearth Level and Swamp Ridge are additionally reopening.
The Dragon Bravo Hearth is among the most damaging fires within the historical past of Grand Canyon Nationwide Park. The hearth is now 100% contained, however it took months to carry the blaze beneath management.
The hearth first ignited on July 4, 2025, burning greater than 145,000 acres. The wildfire brought on over $100 million in harm and destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge.
Different areas of the park across the North Rim will stay closed for the foreseeable future on account of ongoing security issues. One spot of specific curiosity that continues to be closed is the North Kaibab Path, which sustained in depth harm and a number of rockfalls.
Nonetheless, they’re blissful to welcome visitors again to sure areas of the park.
“Reopening parts of the North Rim permits guests to as soon as once more expertise a few of the park’s most scenic areas whereas we proceed to evaluate post-fire impacts and start restoration efforts,” mentioned Grand Canyon Nationwide Park Superintendent Ed Keable within the launch. “That is the primary of a number of phased reopenings deliberate for the North Rim, and we admire the general public’s endurance as we work diligently to revive entry.”
The Dragon Bravo Hearth additionally brought on points on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Lots of these sections reopened in August.
The NPS advises guests to verify the official NPS website for the newest data on any closures or different points throughout the park.