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  • Tuba City, Arizona

    Hike Coal Mine Canyon

    5.0
    1 mi / -364 ft gain
    Coal Mine Canyon is a remote gem of the southwest that borders the Hopi and Navajo Indian Reservation. Coal Mine Canyon is located about 15 miles from Tuba City Arizona, The access to the canyon is off of Hwy 264 between mile marker 337 and 338 (right around 337.25). Once you make the turn off y...
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  • Tuba City, Arizona

    Explore Blue Canyon

    5.0
    To reach Blue Canyon you must head down AZ 264 until you reach Indian pass 7 or 6660, it's the same road, turn west. The turn is not marked, it is only noticeable by a cattle guard. GPS coordinates are 35°58'15.92"N 110°49'47.26"W. From here on out the road is dirt and high clearance vehicle is r...
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  • Tonalea, Arizona

    Photograph Elephant's Feet

    Elephant's Feet is located 20 miles east of Tuba City on 160 right outside of Tonalea, AZ. This roadside stop is right off the highway - you definitely won't miss it when driving from either direction. There is plenty of space to park in the roadside pull off. Depending on the season, there may b...
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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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  • 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

    Photograph Desert View Watchtower

    5.0
    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 th...
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  • Grand Canyon Village, Arizona

    Backpack the Tanner Trail in Grand Canyon National Park

    18 mi / 4900 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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  • North Rim, Arizona

    Hike and Camp at Nankoweap Granaries

    5.0
    2 mi / 700 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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    Sunset Hike the Cape Royal Trail

    0.8 mi
    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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  • Flagstaff, Arizona

    Hike the Wupatki Pueblo Trail

    5.0
    0.4 mi / 85 ft gain
    Start your hike from the visitor center and walk the path down to the different ruins. Take time to explore the ruins and admire the surrounding scenery. The path is rather uneven in certain places and require some caution.
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  • North Rim, Arizona

    Hike Point Imperial Trail

    5.38 mi
    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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  • 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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  • Flagstaff, Arizona

    SP Crater

    1.96 mi / 341 ft gain
    Off of the 89, just north of Flagstaff AZ, there is an unmarked dirt road just before a gas station. It leads out to privately owned land that's open to the public. Some friends and I went out there to get away from our day jobs. As we headed down the road, the land opened up in vast expanses of ...
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  • Page, Arizona

    Explore Canyon X

    5.0
    1 mi / 100 ft gain
    Canyon X is just a little further than Antelope if you are coming from page. If you want to avoid crowds and tour buses, check out the three incredible caves Canyon X has to offer. There is only one company that does Canyon X tours as it Native owned. You can make a reservation here.  When you...
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Camping and Lodging in Tuba City

Grand Canyon Lodge
36.1971805,-112.0529603, Arizona

Grand Canyon Lodge

From $171 / night

North Rim Campground
North Rim, Arizona

North Rim Campground

Mather Campground
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona

Mather Campground

Guides, Insights and Stories from Tuba City

8 Amazing Hikes in Grand Canyon National Park

8 Amazing Hikes in Grand Canyon National Park

The Outbound Collective

6 Breathtaking Photos of Monsoon Season in the Grand Canyon

6 Breathtaking Photos of Monsoon Season in the Grand Canyon

The Outbound Collective

In the Shadows of the Grand Canyon

In the Shadows of the Grand Canyon

Jordan Tarver

A Weekend of Adventure at the Grand Canyon's Southern Rim

A Weekend of Adventure at the Grand Canyon's Southern Rim

Michael Fricke

5 Epic Backpacking Trips in the Grand Canyon

5 Epic Backpacking Trips in the Grand Canyon

The Outbound Collective

How 5 Days in the Grand Canyon Helped Me Process Grief

How 5 Days in the Grand Canyon Helped Me Process Grief

Chloe Donlan