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    Whether you're capturing the sunset, hiking into a hidden waterfall oasis, or embarking on a sufferfest run from rim-to-rim-to-rim, the Grand Canyon will leave you speechless.

    Top Spots in and near Grand Canyon

    • North Rim, Arizona

      Phantom Ranch to Ribbon Falls via North Kaibab Trail

      11.98 mi / 3320 ft gain
      Phantom Ranch to Ribbon Falls via North Kaibab Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you to stunning Ribbon Falls in Grand Canyon National Park located near North Rim, Arizona. This trail makes for a long hike especially if doing it one day, so be sure to pack plenty of water, snacks, and sun...
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    • Grand Canyon Village, Arizona

      Hike to the Grand Canyon's Sunset Nook

      5.0
      While the Grand Canyon is full of spectacular views, one particular spot has always been a favorite due to the relatively easy access and the ability to separate from all of the action. To access the sunset nook, start at the Grandview Trailhead at the South Rim (a 16 minute drive from the main V...
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    • North Rim, Arizona

      Bright Angel Point

      4.3
      0.86 mi / 361 ft gain
      The trailhead begins at the North Rim Lodge/Visitor Center that rests of the edge of the Grand Canyon and heads east until you reach Bright Angel Point a half mile later.  It's connected to the large outdoor patio where visitors are allowed to relax and enjoy a beer in the evening or cup of coffe...
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      Cape Royal

      0.78 mi / 180 ft gain
      This is a very easy "hike" at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.  The drive itself is a little long and winding (keep your eye out for deer that bolt across the narrow road, especially at night), but the easy walk that takes you through a plethora of marked, detailed desert life completed by the ...
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    • North Rim, Arizona

      Ribbon Falls via North Kaibab Trailhead

      5.0
      17.57 mi / 7589 ft gain
      Although this hike can feasibly done in a day, it is highly recommended that you spend more than one day in this area and visit the falls as a side trip on a larger trip. The closest campsites to Ribbon Falls are Cottonwood Campground and the Bright Angel Campground at Phantom Ranch.  Ribbon Fal...
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    • North Rim, Arizona

      Grand Canyon: Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim

      4.7
      45.6 mi / 17785 ft gain
      Day 1 Start at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park at the North Kaibab Trail. You have 14 miles and 5,761 feet of elevation to descend to the Bright Angel Campground, so bring those trekking poles if you have bad knees (like myself). Along the North Kaibab Trail a few noteworthy trail m...
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    • North Rim, Arizona

      Point Sublime

      5.0
      34.27 mi / 3878 ft gain
      Its name says it all; this panoramic viewpoint at the north rim of the Grand Canyon is sublime: of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe. For newcomers to the Grand Canyon, this view might just leave you speechless! A relatively few people get to experience P...
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    • Grand Canyon Village, Arizona

      Backpack the Tanner Trail in Grand Canyon National Park

      14.55 mi / 5633 ft gain
      The trip requires a backcountry permit for zone BB9 (reserve HERE). Backcountry permits in Grand Canyon National Park are available for reservation on the 1st of the month 4 months prior to your trip date (e.g. if you wanted to go on a trip on May 20 you could reserve your permit on January 1st)....
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    • GRAND CANYON, Arizona

      Capturing the Monsoons in Grand Canyon NP

      5.0
      Being in the right place at the right time is the biggest challenge when attempting to photograph the monsoons at the Grand Canyon. Paying careful attention to the weather patterns throughout the day can help, but your best bet is to watch the clouds, pick a viewpoint, and take your chances. A fe...
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    • GRAND CANYON, Arizona

      Desert View Watchtower

      5.0
      0.42 mi / 43 ft gain
      Desert View Watchtower is a 70-foot high stone tower located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Once you cross into the park through the east entrance look for the sign for Desert View, it's the first real lookout point in the park and there is plenty of parking. The tower was constructed in ...
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    • Grand Canyon Village, Arizona

      Photograph a Grand Canyon Sunset at the Desert View Watchtower

      5.0
      25 miles east of the Grand Canyon Visitor's Center is Desert View, here you will find the Desert View Watchtower and plenty of space to set up a tripod to photograph the sunset. Make sure to arrive early to get a good spot, even though this location is less trafficked compared to the Visitor's Ce...
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    • Grand Canyon Village, Arizona

      Visit the Desert View Watchtower

      4.7
      While not a replica of any known watchtower along the Grand Canyon, the Desert View Watchtower is an art installation to honor the Hopi Native Americans. The watchtower was designed by Mary Colter, the same woman responsible for the Bright Angel Lodge renovations in 1935. Much of the painting wit...
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    • Grand Canyon Village, Arizona

      Camp at Desert View Campground

      5.0
      There are three campgrounds on the south rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Two, Mather Campground and Desert View Campground are run by the National Park Service. Trailer Village is a privately-run RV park located in Grand Canyon Village. If you don’t mind craziness and crowds, both Mather Campg...
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    • North Rim, Arizona

      Hike Point Imperial Trail

      5.38 mi / 676 ft gain
      Point Imperial is the highest point in the Grand Canyon, lying in the North Rim, at 8800ft and offering incredible views of staggered mountains. The trail itself is relatively easy.  If you're not acclimated to the elevation you'll feel short of breath, but beyond that it mostly takes you through...
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    • North Rim, Arizona

      Nankoweap Granaries

      5.0
      2.01 mi / 764 ft gain
      Hiking to the Nankoweap Granaries can be done in a few ways but the two most popular routes is by boat along the Colorado River or the unmaintained Nankoweap trail, which is considered by most and the park services the most difficult named trail. Nankoweap Creek drains into the Colorado creating ...
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    • North Rim, Arizona

      Timp Point

      Timp Point on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon lies just on the boundary of the National Park and within the Kaibab National Forest, well away from the (already smaller) crowds of the North Rim. Even in the heart of summer often you'll have a campsite on the rim all to yourself, with easy access...
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