Driving Directions to Grand Canyon Skywalk From Las Vegas

The final stretch to the Skywalk is a 10-mile dirt road. It's bumpy, rough, and takes you through a pristine Joshua tree forest. Tip: Rent a high-clearance vehicle like a SUV (sport utility vehicle) and double-check the condition of the spare tire to make sure it's fully inflated as getting a flat tire is not uncommon.

The dirt road ends at a parking lot. No private vehicles are allowed beyond this point. Parking costs $20. Next, purchase a park entrance pass (called the Legacy Pass). Here's pricing:

• Adults: $43.05
• Kids (3-11 years): $35.03
• Senior/Military: $39.85

Take the free shuttle bus from the parking area to the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Ticket prices to the attraction are:

• Adults: $29.95
• Kids (3-11 years): $22.46
• Senior/Military: $39.85

Your ticket entitles you to all-day admission to the Glass Bridge. No cameras or personal electronics are allowed (e.g. cell phones, video cameras, etc.). Locker rental is $3. Professional photographers are on deck to take pictures. Cost: $30 per photo.

Here are some quick Skywalk facts:

• Extends 70 feet over the edge of the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.
• Suspends you 4,000 feet above the Colorado River.
• Designed to support up to 800 people at one time (only 120 are permitted at once).
• 46 custom-made glass panels, costing $250,000 each, were used to build the Bridge.
• Higher than twice the size of the tallest skyscraper on the planet.

Gas up in Las Vegas. This is more than enough to make a round-trip (plus short side-trip to Lake Mead) to the Skywalk. If you need to refuel, there's a gas station across from the Hacienda Hotel, which is located on your right-hand side, about 20 minutes after the exit checkpoint going to Las Vegas. The price is steep. If you are on a budget, drive on to Boulder City.

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