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10 Amazing Views of the Grand Canyon

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Hopi Point

10

At 7,071 feet elevation Hopi Point is one of the highest on the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Grandview Point

9

The aptly named Grandview Point offers excellent, panoramic views of the Grand Canyon from the South Rim.

Lipan Point

8

Lipan Point is one of my personal favorite Grand Canyon East Rim views offering really nice vistas that include the Colorado River.

Toroweap Overlook

7

Toroweap is the only view of the Grand Canyon where the Colorado can be seen vertically below.

Grand Canyon Lodge

6

The North Rim is situated at a higher elevation than the south, less crowded, more forested, more laid back, and has more wildlife.

Point Imperial

5

Point Imperial is the highest of all the North Rim overlooks at 8,803 feet and the highest point in Grand Canyon National Park.

Cape Royal

4

As the southernmost viewpoint on the North Rim, Cape Royal has the greatest panoramas of any of the overlooks.

Hike the Famous Bright Angel  Trail

3

The Bright Angel Trail is the ultimate Grand Canyon trail and one of the greatest, most famous trails in the entire world.

Mather Point

2

Stepping out onto Mather Point for the first time and getting "the view" of the Grand Canyon is a right of passage for every national park lover out there.

Desert View

1

From Desert View you can see all the way down to the Colorado River in the distance. During sunset the canyon lights up with vivid hues of red and purple that seem to last forever.

More Views of Grand Canyon National Park

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