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Grand Canyon Lookout Points
The Grand Canyon carves a massive 277-mile path through northern Arizona, reaching depths of over 6,000 feet and stretching up to 18 miles wide. Here are the 11 best places to see this amazing sight, from easy-to-reach spots to quieter locations that need a short walk.
Mather Point
At over 7,120 feet high, Mather Point has two viewing decks that stick out 40 feet over the edge. You can see up to 40 miles on a clear day. It’s right by the park entrance and visitor center, making it perfect for your first stop. Come before 7 AM to avoid crowds and catch a beautiful sunrise over Bright Angel Canyon and Walhalla Plateau.
Desert View Watchtower
This 70-foot tower stands 7,522 feet high at the far east end of the South Rim. Built in 1932, it shows off Native American art and building style. From the top, you can see the Colorado River bend 5,000 feet below and the Echo Cliffs stretching 30 miles into the colorful Painted Desert. The nearby shop sells local Native American crafts.
Yavapai Point
At 7,050 feet high, Yavapai Point is great for learning about rocks. The museum here shows how the canyon formed over 1.8 billion years. You can see the Colorado River at three different spots and look down 3,000 feet to Phantom Ranch and Bright Angel Trail. Big windows in the viewing room let you watch storms roll in.
Bright Angel Point
This North Rim spot sits 8,148 feet high, where it’s cooler than the South Rim. A short paved path leads through pine trees to a fenced lookout. You can see Roaring Springs, which gives water to the whole park. The area gets lots of snow, so it’s only open from mid-May to mid-October.
Hopi Point
Standing 7,071 feet high, Hopi Point gives you a full view of famous rock formations like the 5,308-foot Angel’s Gate and flat-topped Wotan’s Throne. It sticks out far into the canyon, letting you see in all directions. Free buses run here every 15-30 minutes until after sunset.
Powell Point
Named after explorer John Wesley Powell, this 7,120-foot-high point has a stone marker honoring early canyon explorers. You can clearly see Buddha Temple (3,800 feet tall) and the layered Isis Temple. A 2.5-mile trail leads to more views at Maricopa Point.
Mohave Point
At 7,160 feet high, Mohave Point lets you hear and see Hermit Rapids 4,600 feet below. Three lookout spots give you different views of Granite Gorge and The Alligator rock formation. Summer storms here are amazing, with lightning lighting up the whole canyon.
Pima Point
From this 7,200-foot-high spot, you can see 40 miles west on clear days. Watch rafters tackle Hermit Rapids 3,750 feet below – it’s one of the toughest parts of the river. Being 4 miles from the main area means shorter waits for sunset photos – just 5 minutes instead of 30 at busy spots.
Cape Royal
The farthest south point on the North Rim is 7,865 feet high. An easy half-mile path leads to Angels Window, a 50-foot natural arch. You can see where the Little Colorado River joins the main river 5,000 feet down. Look for bighorn sheep early or late in the day.
Lipan Point
At 7,360 feet high, Lipan Point shows off the canyon’s oldest rocks. You can see a gap in the rock layers that spans 1.2 billion years. Look down 5,000 feet to the red Unkar Delta, where ancient peoples once grew food. Come early for purple and gold sunrises.
Grandview Point
This 7,400-foot-high point was the first tourist spot in the 1890s. An old copper mine from 1907 left marks in the canyon walls. Look down 2,500 feet to Horseshoe Mesa and the pyramid-shaped Krishna Shrine. The trail here leads to 270-million-year-old fossils from ancient sea life.
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