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The Abyss At an elevation of 6,720 feet, the Abyss is one of the most awesome... Be the first to write a review	Viewpoints	South Rim View on a map

Bright Angel Trail Well-maintained, this is one of the most scenic hiking paths... Be the first to write a review	Trails	South Rim View on a map

Canyon View Information Plaza The park's main orientation center near Mather Point provides... Be the first to write a review	Information Centers	South Rim View on a map

Clear Creek Trail Make this 9-mi hike only if you are prepared for a multiday trip... Be the first to write a review	Trails	South Rim View on a map

Desert View and Watchtower From the top of the 70-foot stone-and-mortar watchtower, even... Be the first to write a review	Viewpoints	South Rim View on a map

Fossil Walk: Remnant Impressions The walk, ½-mile one way, explores an exposed fossil bed... Be the first to write a review	Tours	South Rim View on a map

Grand Canyon Field Institute Instructors lead guided educational tours, hikes around the canyon... Be the first to write a review	Tours	South Rim View on a map

Grand Canyon Jeep Tours & Safaris If you'd like to get off the pavement and see parts of the park... Be the first to write a review	Tours	South Rim View on a map

Grand Canyon National Park Lodges Mule Rides These trips delve into the canyon from the South Rim. Riders... Be the first to write a review	Tours	South Rim View on a map

Grandview Point At an elevation of 7,496 feet, the view from here is one of the... Be the first to write a review	Viewpoints	South Rim View on a map

Grandview Trail Accessible from the parking area at Grandview Point, the trailhead... Be the first to write a review	Trails	South Rim View on a map

Hermit Road The Santa Fe Company built Hermit Road, formerly known as West... Be the first to write a review	Scenic Drives	South Rim View on a map

Hermit Trail Beginning on the South Rim just west of Hermits Rest (and 8 mi... Be the first to write a review	Trails	South Rim View on a map

Hermits Rest This westernmost viewpoint and Hermit Trail, which descends from... Be the first to write a review	Viewpoints	South Rim View on a map

Hopi Point From this elevation of 7,071 feet, you can see a large section... Be the first to write a review	Viewpoints	South Rim View on a map

Information Plaza to El Tovar Hotel If you've been driving too long and want some exercise, along... Be the first to write a review	Trails	South Rim

Interpretive Ranger Programs The National Park Service sponsors all sorts of orientation activities... Be the first to write a review	Tours	South Rim View on a map

Junior Ranger Program for Families Children ages 4 to 14 can take part in these hands-on educational... Be the first to write a review	Tours	South Rim View on a map

kennel A kennel, near the Maswik Lodge, houses cats and dogs. It is... Be the first to write a review	Tours	South Rim View on a map

Kolb Studio Built in 1904 by the Kolb brothers as a photographic workshop... Be the first to write a review	Viewpoints	South Rim View on a map

Lipan Point Here, at the canyon's widest point, you can get an astonishing... Be the first to write a review	Viewpoints	South Rim View on a map

Lookout Studio Built in 1914 to compete with the Kolbs' photographic studio... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	South Rim View on a map

Maricopa Point This site merits a stop not only for the arresting scenery, which... Be the first to write a review	Viewpoints	South Rim View on a map

Marvelous Marv's Private Grand Canyon Tours For a personalized experience, take this private tour of the... Be the first to write a review	Tours	South Rim View on a map

Mather Point You'll likely get your first glimpse of the canyon from this... Be the first to write a review	Viewpoints	South Rim View on a map

Mohave Point From here you can view the 5,401-foot Cheops Pyramid, a grayish... Be the first to write a review	Viewpoints	South Rim View on a map

Moran Point This point was named for American landscape artist Thomas Moran... Be the first to write a review	Viewpoints	South Rim View on a map

Navajo Point A possible site of the first Spanish view into the Canyon in... Be the first to write a review	Observatories / Planetariums	South Rim View on a map

Pima Point Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Tonto Platform and Tonto Trail, which... Be the first to write a review	Viewpoints	South Rim View on a map

Powell Memorial A granite statue honors the memory of John Wesley Powell, who... Be the first to write a review	Memorials / Monuments	South Rim View on a map

Rim Trail The South Rim's most popular walking path is the 13-mi (one-way)... Be the first to write a review	Trails	South Rim View on a map

South Kaibab Trail This trail starts at Yaki Point on Desert View Drive, 4 mi east... Be the first to write a review	Trails	South Rim View on a map

Spirit of Sunset Walk Explore the ever-changing colors of the canyon at sunset on this... Be the first to write a review	Tours	South Rim View on a map

Tonto Trail A very strenuous 13.8-mi loop, Tonto Trail should be attempted... Be the first to write a review	Trails	South Rim View on a map

Trailview Overlook Look down on a dramatic view of the Bright Angel and Plateau... Be the first to write a review	Viewpoints	South Rim View on a map

Way Cool for Kids Rangers coordinate these free, hour-long introductions to the... Be the first to write a review	Tours	South Rim View on a map

Xanterra Motorcoach Tours Narrated by knowledgeable guides, tours include the Hermits Rest... Be the first to write a review	Tours	South Rim

Yaki Point Stop here for an exceptional view of Wotan's Throne, a flat-top... Be the first to write a review	Geological Sites	South Rim View on a map

Yavapai Observation Station A panorama of the canyon is visible through the building's large... Be the first to write a review	Viewpoints	South Rim View on a map

Yavapai Observation Station Shop in the bookstore, catch the park shuttle bus, or pick up... Be the first to write a review	Information Centers	South Rim View on a map
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