Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
Despite the hardships created by rugged isolation and the lack of natural waters, Parashant has a long human history spanning more than 11,000 years, and an equally rich geologic history spanning almost two billion years.
Photo: NPS/T. Miller / NPS
About Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
Despite the hardships created by rugged isolation and the lack of natural waters, Parashant has a long human history spanning more than 11,000 years, and an equally rich geologic history spanning almost two billion years. Full of natural splendor and a sense of solitude, this area remains remote and unspoiled, qualities that are essential to the protection of its scientific and historic resources.
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Driving times from Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Activities
Getting there
Parashant is split between low elevation Mojave Desert on the west side and high elevation pinyon/juniper/ponderosa highlands on the east side. Expect sun on average 310 days per year. The summer months of June through September are very hot on the west side with highs above 100°F daily (80°F+ at night) below 2,500 feet. The high elevation east side is ~15°F cooler. Expect heavy afternoon monsoon storms June - September. Roads often stay muddy/icy above 5,500 feet December - February.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument?
- Popular activities include Astronomy, Auto and ATV, Backcountry Camping, Backcountry Hiking, Biking, Camping.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Pipe Spring National Monument (4 h 55 min), Cedar Breaks National Monument (5 h 9 min), Zion National Park (5 h 18 min), Old Spanish National Historic Trail (5 h 40 min), Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (5 h 44 min), Bryce Canyon National Park (6 h 16 min).