Arizona State Route 67

State Route 67 (SR 67) is a 43.4 mi (69.8 km) long, northsouth state highway in northern Arizona. Also called the Kaibab Plateau  North Rim Parkway, SR 67 is the sole road that links U.S. Route 89A (US 89A) at Jacob Lake to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Along the route, the road heads through the national park as well as Kaibab National Forest and traverses extensive coniferous forests. The section inside the national park is maintained by the National Park Service (NPS), whereas the section north of the entrance, completely within Kaibab National Forest, is owned by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The road was built in the late 1920s and improved through the 1930s. In 1941, the road received its number, and was given its designation as the parkway in the 1980s. The parkway has received designations as a National Forest Scenic Byway as well as a National Scenic Byway.

State Route 67

Kaibab Plateau  North Rim Parkway
SR 67 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by ADOT and NPS
Length43.4 mi (69.8 km)
Existed1941–present
Tourist
routes
Kaibab Plateau–North Rim Parkway
RestrictionsClosed winters
Major junctions
South endBright Angel Point south of North Rim
North end US 89A near Jacob Lake
Location
CountryUnited States
StateArizona
Highway system
  • Arizona State Highway System
  • Interstate
  • US
  • State
  • Proposed
  • Former
SR 66 SR 68
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