Grand Canyon National Park
United States of America · Arizona · 2100 m
Description
Grand Canyon National Park in the U.S. state of Arizona is one of the world’s most impressive natural wonders, renowned for its monumental landscape of deep gorges and colorful rock formations. Carved by the Colorado River, the canyon stretches for around 450 kilometers and reaches depths of more than 1,800 meters, while its vast layers of rock reveal nearly two billion years of Earth’s geological history. Spectacular viewpoints along the South Rim and North Rim, scenic hiking trails, mule rides, and rafting on the Colorado River offer a variety of ways to experience this extraordinary landscape. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the national park is considered one of the most iconic natural destinations in the United States and captivates visitors from around the world.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: April – May or September – October
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Highlights
- Mather Point
- Grand Canyon South Rim
- Bright Angel Trail
- South Kaibab Trail
- Desert View Watchtower
- Hermit Road & Hopi Point
- Rim Trail
- Grand Canyon Village Historic District
- Yavapai Point & Geology Museum
- Desert View Drive
- Ooh Aah Point
- Colorado River
- Grand Canyon North Rim(Day trip)
- Grand Canyon Stargazing
- Grand Canyon Mule Rides
- Grand Canyon Helicopter & Airplane Tours
- Hopi Point Sunset
- Yaki Point
- Grandview Point
- Lipan Point
- Moran Point
- Desert View Point
- Powell Point
- Mohave Point
- Pima Point
- Cape Royal(Day trip)
- Point Imperial(Day trip)
- Angel's Window(Day trip)
- Shoshone Point
- Trailview Overlook
- Maricopa Point
- The Abyss
- Hermit's Rest
- Hermit Trail
- Grand Canyon West & Skywalk(Day trip)
- Cedar Ridge
- Skeleton Point
- Plateau Point
- Havasupai Gardens
- Phantom Ranch
- North Kaibab Trail(Day trip)
- Colorado River Bridges
- Rim-to-River Hike
- Rim-to-Rim Hike
- Grandview Trail
- Tanner Trail
- Havasu Falls & Havasupai(Day trip)
- Tusayan Museum & Ruin
- Tusayan Pueblo
- Kolb Studio
- Hopi House
- Lookout Studio
- Bright Angel Lodge
- El Tovar Hotel
- Grand Canyon Railway
- Grand Canyon Sunrise
- Grand Canyon Sunset
- Cape Final Trail(Day trip)
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Grand Canyon