National Park · Arizona

Grand Canyon National Park

A mile-deep canyon, one of the wonders of the world

The Grand Canyon is exactly as overwhelming as promised — a mile deep, layered in a billion-plus years of rock, with the Colorado River a thread at the bottom. The South Rim is open year-round; the higher North Rim is a summer-into-fall trip.

What to see

The top things to see in Grand Canyon are Mather & Yavapai Points, Bright Angel Trail, Desert View Watchtower, Hermit Road. Start with sunset from the south rim if you only have one anchor, then use the rest of the list to shape a half-day or full-day route.

  • Mather & Yavapai Points
  • Bright Angel Trail
  • Desert View Watchtower
  • Hermit Road
  • North Rim (seasonal)

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