Policies | Bike Rentals at Grand Canyon

Biking at Grand Canyon is a fun and unique experience. It is one of the best ways to view the scenery from the canyon rim. While biking at Grand Canyon you will have access to approximately 20 miles of the parks bike approved roads and Greenway paths. To ensure your safety and the compliance of NPS rules, we would like to take a moment to orient you to bicycle safety, approved roads and bike pathways, and some of the hazards presented to bicyclist at Grand Canyon.
First we would like to make you aware of the National Parks mission here at Grand Canyon:

“to preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations”

With this in mind we would like to forewarn each rider that it is against park regulation to take a rented bicycle onto a non approved trail or non paved road way. Any such violations will be penalized to the full extent of the law. Bicycle rental is a new service to GCNP, we ask that you take this regulation seriously, as we intend to provide bicycle's to future generations. If the rental service has to much of an impact on the parks resources, it runs the risk of not being permitted in the park.

Your safety is our main concern. Be aware that you will share the road with motor vehicles. To properly control a bicycle, a rider must remember these riding practices:

Helmets must be worn at all times while operating a bicycle
You are a moving vehicle and are required to follow rules of the road.
Obey all traffic signs and signals
Use hand signals, so motor vehicles know where and what you plan to do (to be demonstrated)
Ride on the right side of the lane, NEVER ride against traffic
When passing another bicyclist or pedestrians, make them aware of your location by calling out “on your left”
In traffic, ride in a single file line
Always ride with both hands on the handle bars
Be aware of surroundings ( car doors opening, potholes, debris in road)
Wear proper attire/footwear
Control speed
Always yield to pedestrians
One rider per bicycle
Never ride under the inflence of drugs and or alcohol

As stated in the GCNP mission,it is the duty of the park service to preserve this park for future generations. The following is a list of practices to help the park enforce these statutes:

Ride on on approved paths and roads ( refer to provided maps)
Be aware of bathroom facility, shuttle stop and bicycle rack locations indicated on the map
Never feed or approach wildlife
To avoid lost or stolen bicycles, remember to lock bikes to appropriate racks.
Never abandon bicycles
Firearms are not allowed in the park
Report all accidents resulting in personal injury, personal/government property damage, or injury to park wildlife/resources must be reported to park law enforcement ASAP. Emergency personnel can be reached at the following two numbers : 928-638-7805 or 911

Grand Canyon is a natural wonder of the world .It is easy for one's senses to become overwhelmed, and to forget the dangers encountered here. To help insure the safety of each rider we would like to remind you of some of these hazards.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

Elevation - GCNP is at an elevation of 7000' (2,133m) above sea level. Take breaks from riding and if at any time you feel dizzy or out of breath, STOP immediately.
Heat - During summer months the temperatures on the South rim escalate to dangerous heights. Be aware of the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. (heavy sweating,paleness,muscle cramps,dizziness,headache, nausea/vomiting )
Thunderstorms/lighting - From mid July thru September, park visitors can expect daily afternoon rain storms. At times these storms can be very violent and powerful. If you are at a lookout point, you are sometimes the tallest object and in danger of lighting strike.
Wind/ blowing dust - In the spring of the year and during our thunderstorm season,winds in GCNP can be strong at times. Pick biking routes that will give you cover during these times.
Wildlife - GCNP has local herds of elk and deer. These large game animals are used to visitors in the park and seem to be tame. Be aware that these are wild animals, DO NOT approach or feed the wildlife of any size while inside the park.

MEDICAL :

Be aware of your personal and physical limits, choose biking routes that are appropriate and ride at a comfortable pace.

Heart rate - Bicycling is a strenuous activity, and the combination of high altitude can make it dangerous to the section of the population that suffers from heart conditions. Choose biking routes that do have minimal elevation gains and ride at a comfortable pace.
Asthma - Take your medications with you on all biking excursions.
High blood pressure- Be aware of you personal limits, and ride at a comfortable pace
Pregnancy - Never ride a bike while pregnant.

PHYSICAL:

Drink water - The southwest is a dry and arid, you can become quickly dehydrated by not drinking enough water. Be prepared to take plenty for long rides.
Eat plenty of food - Our bodies are a delicate balance. Eating enough food to sustain the physical exertion is key to a successful ride.
Wear appropriate clothing to protect from the sun and inclement weather, such as hats,long sleeved shirts, sunscreen and rain jackets.

Child trailers provide an excellent opportunity for the entire family to enjoy bicycling at Grand Canyon. Child trailers will alter/ change the handling of normal bicycle operation and special care needs to be taken while using the trailer. Please allow us to remind you of some of the precautions:

Children required to wear helmets at all times while riding in trailer.
Trailer safety belts to be properly adjusted and utilized at all times.
Remember that the trailer is wider than the bicycle.
Child trailers require a larger turning radius.
Insure that safety cover is properly placed to protect from debris kicked up by rear bicycle tire.
Child trailer will add weight to a bicycle and effect the bicycles braking ability.