Peach Springs, Arizona is a census-designated place in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. The population was 600 at the 2000 census. Peach Springs serves as the administrative headquarters of the Hualapai (meaning People of the Tall Pine) people, and is located on the Hualapai Reservation.
Peach Springs is located at 35°32′4″N, 113°25′24″W (35.534457, -113.423353.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 17.8 km (6.9 mi), all land.
Route 66
Video going down Route 66 near Peach Springs.
Peach Springs has one lodge, the Hualapai Lodge, and a small grocery market, but no gas station. It is the nearest town to Hualapai Hilltop, which is the trailhead from which hikers descend the 8 mile (13 km), 3,000 vertical foot (900 metre) trail to the town of Supai, Arizona, from which the renowned Havasu Falls and three other waterfalls can be visited.
Peach Springs, Arizona served as inspiration for the fictional town Radiator Springs in the Pixar movie Cars. Source: Wikipedia
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Peach Springs Arizona
Grand Canyon Skywalk
This is a great video of the Grand Canyon Skywalk located near Peach Springs, Arizona.
Grand Canyon Skywalk
Grand Canyon Skywalk Hours - Winter hours of operation are 8 am to 4:30pm, as the daylight extends we will expand our hours. The summer hours effective May 1st will be 8 am to 6 pm
Private Vehicle Information at Grand Canyon West
No private vehicles are permitted within the Grand Canyon West area. A Hop on Hop off shuttle system operates through the view points through out the day.
Park and Ride options: There is a 14 mile unpaved portion of the road leading to Grand Canyon West for a nominal fee you can leave the driving to us! You can park at the Grand Canyon West Welcome center and go by motor coach into the Grand Canyon. Reservations are required (702) 260-6506.
Grand Canyon Skywalk Prices and Visitor Packages
Spirit Package -$49.95 per person
Hualapai Visitation Permit and Certificate
Photo Opportunities with Hualapai Members
Rim top narrated transfers
Eagle Point - Explore the Indian Village - View the Skywalk ($25 additional to walk on Skywalk) - Native American cultural performance
Guano Point -Panoramic Colorado River Viewpoint - Site of the Historical Guano Mine & Tram remnants - High Point Hike - Hualapai Market
The Hualapai Ranch - Cowboy games and demonstrations - Horse-drawn wagon ride - Petting zoo
Meal at destination of choice: - All-you-can-eat Hualapai Buffet at Guano Point or - All-you-can-eat Western Town Cowboy cooking.
Sky Package - $74.95 per person
Hualapai Visitation Permit and Certificate
Rim top narrated transfers
Photo Opportunities with Hualapai Members
Eagle Point - Explore the Indian Village - Walk on the Skywalk (included in package) - Native American cultural performance
Guano Point - Panoramic Colorado River viewpoint - Site of the Historical Guano Mine & Tram remnants - High point Hike - Hualapai Market
Hualapai Ranch - Cowboy games and demonstrations - Horse drawn wagon ride - Petting zoo -
Meal at destination of choice: All-you-can-eat Hualapai Buffet at Guano Point -or - All-you-can-eat Western Town Cowboy cooking
The Skywalk - Walk on the skywalk - The Skywalk at Grand Canyon West (Grand Canyon Skywalk exceeds 4,000 feet)
Explorer Package - $109.95 per person
Hualapai Visitation Permit and Certificate
Rim top narrated transfers
Photo Opportunities with Hualapai Members
Eagle Point - Explore the Indian Village - View the Skywalk ($25 additional to walk on Skywalk) - Native American cultural performance -
Guano Point - Panoramic Colorado River Viewpoint - Site of the Historical Mine & Tram remnants - High Point Hike - Hualapai market
Hualapai Ranch - Cowboy games and demonstrations - Horse drawn wagon ride - Petting zoo
Meal at destination of choice: All-you-can-eat Hualapai Buffet at Guano Point -OR -All-you-can-eat Western Town Cowboy cooking
Choice of one: Horseback ride to the canyon rim - OR - Off-road Hummer exploration
Journey Package - $199.00 per person
The Spirit Packages plus: Helicopter and Boat Tours
Helicopter tour through the canyon landing 4,000 feet below the rim on the banks of the Colorado River
Boat rides on the Colorado River between the rugged canyon walls.
Creation Package - $29.95 per person
Skywalk not available on this tour Choose one Point of Interest: Rim top narrated included.
Guano Point - Site of historical Guano Mine and Tram remnants.
All-you-can-eat Hualapai Buffet at Guano Point Or Hualapai Ranch - All-you-can-eat Cowboy cooking
Package options: available on most packages
* Skywalk Glass Bridge $25.00 - with any package Skywalk option not available on Creation Package.
* Horseback ride along the canyon rim traditional 30 min.$59 and extended 90 minute $79
* Hummer Off-Road Adventure original 30 min. $59 and extended 1 hour $89
Other Important Information:
All packages are subject to sales tax and fees, Grand Canyon west is owned and operated by the Haulapai Indian Tribe and reserves the right to deny entry. Tours and prices subject to change without notice.
Grand Canyon West Visitor Taxes
Please note: There is a fuel charge of $1.00 per person , 7 % tax on tours and 10% tax on rooms.
Source: destinationgrandcanyon.com
Important Grand Canyon Skywalk Visitor Information
Expect possible construction delays crossing Hoover Dam.
Be prepared for a 14 mile stretch of dirt road getting to the visitor center.
Avoid taking a vehicle that is low to the ground or has any loose parts on the road.
You cannot drive your own car past the visitor center.
Arrive early to beat the long lines of people waiting to buy tickets.
A bus will take you from the visitor center to the skywalk. The distance is about 3 miles.
Bring lots of water - at this time little or no water is available for tourist .
Be prepared for 30 minutes or longer waits to walk the skywalk.
No cameras, purses ect. are allowed on the skywalk. They must be checked in with security.
The skywalk is over a side canyon of the Grand Canyon - Main canyon and Colorado River is viewable in the distance.
It's a 1,200 foot drop from the Grand Canyon Skywalk to the ground below. Source: Mike Di Paola Bloomberg.com
Buses may run infrequently. Be prepared for waits and long lines for buses.
Bring lots of sunscreen.
Bring hand sanitizers and (wipes or toilet paper) for after restrooms use and for use before eating and the long drive to and from the attraction. Online reviews are reporting nowhere to wash your hands after portable toilet use.
A photographer will take a picture of your group on the skywalk (a fee is charge for Grand Canyon Skywalk pictures).
Danger - There are no railings or other barriers on the canyon edge.
Source: Visitor Comments from tripadvisor.com and some of my own suggestions.
Grand Canyon Skywalk Directions
Flagstaff, Arizona Total Miles: 216 West on I-40 to Kingman, AZ 146 miles North on Stockton Hill Road 42 miles Right turn (North) on to Pierce Ferry Road 7 miles Right turn (East) on to Diamond Bar Road 21 miles ** Diamond Bar Road will end at the only entrance to Grand Canyon West, which is the Grand Canyon West Airport. Parking is free. * Approximate Travel Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
Hualapai Lodge, AZ See Directions from Peach Springs, AZ Via Freeway and Via Tribal Roads
Kingman, Arizona Total Miles: 70 North on Stockton Hill Road 42 miles Right turn (North) on to Pierce Ferry Road 7 miles Right turn (East) on to Diamond Bar Road 21 miles ** Diamond Bar Road will end at the only entrance to Grand Canyon West, which is the Grand Canyon West Airport. Parking is free. * Approximate Travel Time: 1hr 40 minutes
Lake Havasu, Arizona ` Total Miles: 128 North on US 95 19 miles East on I-40 39 miles North on Stockton Hill Road 42 miles Right turn (North) on to Pierce Ferry Road 7 miles Right turn (East) on to Diamond Bar Road 21 miles ** Diamond Bar Road will end at the only entrance to Grand Canyon West, which is the Grand Canyon West Airport. Parking is free. * Approximate Travel Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
Peach Springs, Arizona Via Freeway Total Miles: 121 West on US 66 47 miles West on I-40 to Kingman 4 miles North on Stockton Hill Road 42 miles Right turn (North) on to Pierce Ferry Road 7 miles Right turn (East) on to Diamond Bar Road 21 miles ** Diamond Bar Road will end at the only entrance to Grand Canyon West, which is the Grand Canyon West Airport. Parking is free. * Approximate Travel Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Peach Springs, Arizona Via tribal Roads Total Miles: 49 From Route 66 turn right on Antares Rd. 25 miles Right turn on Pierce Ferry Road 3 miles Right turn (East) on to Diamond Bar Road 21 miles ** Diamond Bar Road will end at the only entrance to Grand Canyon West, which is the Grand Canyon West Airport. Parking is free. * Approximate Travel Time: 2 hours
Phoenix, Arizona Total Miles: 253 West on Grand Avenue (turns into US-60) 40 miles West on US 60 12 miles North on US 93 108 miles West on I-40 towards Kingman 23 miles North on Stockton Hill Road 42 miles Right turn (North) on to Pierce Ferry Road 7 miles Right turn (East) on to Diamond Bar Road 21 miles ** Diamond Bar Road will end at the only entrance to Grand Canyon West, which is the Grand Canyon West Airport. Parking is free. * Approximate Travel Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
Scottsdale, Arizona Total Miles: 273 North on AZ 101 Loop 39 miles West on US 60 33 miles North on US 93 108 miles West on I-40 towards Kingman 23 miles North on Stockton Hill Road 42 miles Right turn (North) on to Pierce Ferry Road 7 miles Right turn (East) on to Diamond Bar Road 21 miles ** Diamond Bar Road will end at the only entrance to Grand Canyon West, which is the Grand Canyon West Airport. Parking is free. * Approximate Travel Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Sedona, Arizona Total Miles: 249 North on AZ-89 29 miles North on I-17 3 miles West on I-40 toward Williams/ Los Angeles 147 miles North on Stockton Hill Road 42 miles Right turn (North) on to Pierce Ferry Road 7 miles Right turn (East) on to Diamond Bar Road 21 miles ** Diamond Bar Road will end at the only entrance to Grand Canyon West, which is the Grand Canyon West Airport. Parking is free. * Approximate Travel Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
South Rim Grand Canyon Visitors Center Total Miles: 242 South on AZ-64 56 miles West on I-40 to Kingman 116 miles North on Stockton Hill Road 42 miles Right turn (North) on to Pierce Ferry Road 7 miles Right turn (East) on to Diamond Bar Road 21 miles ** Diamond Bar Road will end at the only entrance to Grand Canyon West, which is the Grand Canyon West Airport. Parking is free. * Approximate Travel Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
Source: destinationgrandcanyon.com
Peach Springs Hotels
Peach Springs, Arizona Hotels:
Hualapai Lodge
900 Route 66
Peach Springs, Arizona 86434
928-769-2230
Choice Hotels
Reservations: 1-877-424-6423
Choice Hotels International is one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in the world. Built on the foundation of the venerable Quality Inn® brand a pioneer in consistent mid-priced lodging, Choice Hotels® today is the worldwide franchisor of Cambria SuitesTM, Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Econo Lodge®, and Rodeway Inn® brand hotels.
Best Western International Hotels
Reservations: 1-800-780-7234
Best Western International is the world's largest hotel brand with over 4,200 hotels in 80 countries. Our uniqueness is found in each hotel's charm and local appeal while maintaining a commitment to quality, service and value.
Radisson Hotels & Resorts
Reservations: 1-888-201-1718
Radisson Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading, full-service global hotel companies, operates, manages and franchises more than 395 hotels and resorts in 65 countries. Radisson is focused on being the hotel of choice for today's independent-minded frequent business and leisure travelers who want more control over their hotel experience.
Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Reservations: 1-888-236-2427
Marriott offers a wide range of brands and more than 2,800 hotels worldwide, with some conference hotels capable of accommodating up to 3,000 event attendees. But just because the Marriott brand is big, that's not to say it's without character. Marriott and Renaissance offer world-class health clubs and fitness centers, plush bedding, heated pools, manicured golf courses, and state-of-the art wireless technology.
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