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The Abyss
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At an elevation of 6,720 feet, the Abyss is one of the most awesome stops on Hermit Road, revealing a sheer drop of 3,000 feet to the Tonto Platform, a wide terrace of Tapeats sandstone about two-thirds of the way down the canyon. From the Abyss you'll also see several isolated sandstone columns, the largest of which is called the Monument.
- Address: About 5 miles west of Hermit Rd. Junction on Hermit Rd., Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023 | Map It
- Location: Grand Canyon South Rim
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