<strong><a href="https://www.azdot.gov/images/default-source/far-west-projects/unnamed.jpg?sfvrsn=0"><img src="https://www.azdot.gov/images/default-source/far-west-projects/unnamed.jpg?sfvrsn=0&MaxWidth=550&MaxHeight=&ScaleUp=false&Quality=High&Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&Signature=4A1896E1B578906AEAA5EFE41699D18D" data-method="ResizeFitToAreaArguments" data-customsizemethodproperties="{"MaxWidth":"550","MaxHeight":"","ScaleUp":false,"Quality":"High"}" data-displaymode="Custom" alt="unnamed" title="unnamed" data-openoriginalimageonclick="true"></a><br><br>By Kathy Cline / <em>ADOT Communications</em></strong><br><br>Winding through forest and meadows between Jacob Lake and the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, scenic State Route 67, which <a href="https://azdot.gov/media/News/news-release/2019/05/03/state-route-67-reopens-may-15-to-grand-canyon-s-north-rim">reopens Wednesday, May 15</a>, after being closed for the winter along with park facilities, is a drive worth taking.<br><br>Pines and aspens line this winding route, which was a trail and U.S. Forest Service road long before being paved in 1940 and becoming part of the state highway system in 1941. Its beauty earned a designation in 1985 as an Arizona State Scenic Road and National Forest Scenic Byway within the Kaibab National Forest.<br><a href="https://www.azdot.gov/images/default-source/azdot-blog/2019-03-25_jacoblakehistoricalphoto.jpg?sfvrsn=0"><img title="2019-03-25_JacobLakeHistoricalPhoto" style="float: left;" alt="2019-03-25_JacobLakeHistoricalPhoto" src="https://www.azdot.gov/images/default-source/azdot-blog/2019-03-25_jacoblakehistoricalphoto.jpg?sfvrsn=0" data-openoriginalimageonclick="true" data-displaymode="Original"></a><br>In 1998, Federal Highway Administration recognized SR 67 as a National Scenic Byway.<br><br>After Grand Canyon National Park facilities close for the winter, SR 67 closes as well until the park’s North Rim, campgrounds and other amenities open in mid-May. The area receives a great deal more snow than most other places in Arizona’s high country – more than 9 feet during an average winter. <br><br>The beautiful scenery along SR 67 and throughout the area, along with the dramatic views waiting at the North Rim, make this a popular destination during warmer months. <br><br>Our website has <a href="https://azdot.gov/docs/default-source/historical-roads/sr67_highwayhistory.pdf?sfvrsn=2">more about State Route 67 </a> and about <a href="https://azdot.gov/about/historic-roads/scenic-roads/list-of-scenic-roads">designated scenic highways</a> in the state.
Source: Arizona DMV