Access and Protection
Access to the Skywalk can be made from Las Vegas, NV in the North or Kingman, AZ in the South, via Highway 93. Both routes converge (at CR 7/Buck and Doe Rd) near Diamond Bar Road, which was under construction as of Dec 7, 2009. At the time, Diamond Bar Road consisted of 10 miles (16 km) of an ungraded gravel and dirt road
Total cost to visit the attraction varies depending on how visitors arrive, but can easily cross into triple digits. In addition to parking charges, and a per person admission charge, visitors must additionally pay for transportation to the remote site approximately 3 hours from Las Vegas, either via shuttle bus or for a travel permit from the Hualapai tribe. As of 2011, the final 14 miles (23 km) of road to the attraction were unpaved and travel guides caution visitors driving rental cars to verify that they are not violating rental agreements by traveling what may be considered "off-road". In addition to admission and transportation charges, visitors may purchase photographs of their party at the gift shop as personal cameras are not allowed on the Skywalk itself. Personal property is not allowed on the Skywalk as well. Items must remain on the floor of the visitor center or can be stored in a locker for no charge.
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