Arizona State Route 67
State highway in Arizona, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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State Route 67 (SR 67) is a 43.4 mi (69.8 km) long, north–south 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.
Kaibab Plateau – North Rim Parkway | ||||
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Maintained by ADOT and NPS | ||||
Length | 43.4 mi[1][2] (69.8 km) | |||
Existed | 1941–present | |||
Tourist routes | Kaibab Plateau–North Rim Parkway | |||
Restrictions | Closed winters | |||
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South end | Bright Angel Point south of North Rim | |||
North end | US 89A near Jacob Lake | |||
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Country | United States | |||
State | Arizona | |||
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