Parts of the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park are reopening this week following the devastating Dragon Bravo Fire.
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According to the National Park Service (NPS), select parts of the North Rim will reopen on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The reopening will include Highway 67 to W1 Road as well as Cape Royal Road. Fire Point and Swamp Ridge are also reopening.
The Dragon Bravo Fire is one of the most destructive fires in the history of Grand Canyon National Park. The fire is now 100% contained, but it took months to bring the blaze under control.
The fire first ignited on July 4, 2025, burning more than 145,000 acres. The wildfire caused over $100 million in damage and destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge.
Other areas of the park around the North Rim will remain closed for the foreseeable future due to ongoing safety concerns. One spot of particular interest that remains closed is the North Kaibab Trail, which sustained extensive damage and multiple rockfalls.
However, they are happy to welcome guests back to certain areas of the park.
“Reopening portions of the North Rim allows visitors to once again experience some of the park’s most scenic areas while we continue to assess post-fire impacts and begin recovery efforts,” said Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Ed Keable in the release. “This is the first of several phased reopenings planned for the North Rim, and we appreciate the public’s patience as we work diligently to restore access.”
The Dragon Bravo Fire also caused issues on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Many of those sections reopened in August.
The NPS advises visitors to check the official NPS website for the latest information on any closures or other issues within the park.
