Things to do in Grand Canyon National Park

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Things to Do in Grand Canyon National Park


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  • jack j
    Id Ou el Haiane, Morocco1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Exercitation provide highly recommended good job good staff excellent service I am satisfied from him secure place good atmosphere
    Written 14 March 2024
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  • Dacen K
    Spokane Valley, WA40 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Did this the second day of enjoying the park. Did not go all the way to the bottom. But went to the second water station. This is a very difficult hike, so be prepared if you are going to tackle it. Unbelievably beautiful .
    Written 15 October 2023
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  • travelingal31
    Kansas104 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing views. We only hiked to Ohh Ahh Point. I used hiking poles. It was easier hiking down :) We were lucky, no ice when we were hiking!
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • WizardDad
    Wollongong, Australia247 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful hike, plenty of places to stop for either photos or a rest or both. Fairly easy to do and flat with not many rises or drops. A lot of walking along unsealed paths and tracks but just wear comfortable footwear, watch where you're going and don't do anything stupid.

    Highly recommended and easy to do at your own pace.

    Would recommend
    Written 27 August 2023
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  • Sunsetbum
    Matthews, NC327 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This place was amazing. It’s a bit out of the way but well worth it! We visited the west end and was not impressed at all but this is totally different!
    Written 27 October 2023
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  • travelingal31
    Kansas104 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We only visited the South Rim. We all loved it. The pictures don't do it justice. We were able to hike quite a bit. We never had to wait long for a bus! I liked that you could rent bikes right at the visitor's center!
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Diana S
    North Branch, MN133 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Be sure to go into at least the lower level of the tower; there are some views that you can't see as well from the main outlook.
    It is a short walk from the parking area to the viewpoint and tower, and there are restrooms and a gift shop.
    We very much enjoyed coming up from Flagstaff to the eastern entrance. There is a lot more to see--those huge vistas, different plants, ranches and other land forms--than driving back south from the main visitor center. We didn't have a wait to get in (Thursday morning).
    Written 1 November 2023
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  • J D
    Milwaukee, WI1,060 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Arrived there in time for the sunrise... Extremely cold so kids were thoroughly chilled. Very windy so wind jacket important.
    Written 9 December 2023
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  • Diana S
    North Branch, MN133 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An awe-inspiring view; our favorite along the South Rim. You can see for miles in all directions. It wasn't as crowded as the main visitor center or Desert View Tower, either. We were there in late morning, which means the shadows and colors aren't as dramatic as they are near sunset or early morning, but it was still amazing.
    We very much enjoyed coming up from Flagstaff to the eastern entrance. There is a lot more to see--those huge vistas, different plants, ranches and other landforms--than driving back south from the main visitor center. There weren't any waits to get in, either.
    Written 1 November 2023
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  • SoCalOregonian
    Murrieta, CA10,390 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the many viewpoints located along the south rim of the canyon that affords spectacular views.
    To access this spot, you can walk, bicycle, or ride the shuttle bus.
    Written 21 August 2023
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  • SneakinDeacon
    Christiansburg, VA1,488 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our group had allotted about 4-hours to visit the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. In order to get an idea of what to see and do during our limited time we stopped at the Visitors Center and talked with one of the Rangers. Like always the Rangers were very helpful and told us the one thing we had to do was take the trail down to Bright Angel Point. The trail begins at the North Rim Visitor Center and according to the Rangers the trail is rated as “Moderate” The maintained dirt trail to the point is about a mile, give or take. For the most part you are descending from the Visitors Center to the Point, so the return trip is mostly up hill and a little strenuous for out of shop people like me. There are a number of benches and place to rest along the way. Be sure to take water with you, especially during the summer as there is not concessions along the way. The entire length is filled with amazing views. Because the North Rim is less crowded than the South Rim you can take your time and enjoy the views without being rushed by other visitors. All total it took me about 90 minutes to complete the round-trip hike because I stopped at every opportunity to take photos and enjoy the breath-taking views. I was able to take my time and enjoy the amazing views.
    Written 24 January 2024
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  • linsocwork
    Williamstown, NJ1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went to visit my grandfather who worked at the Bright Angel Lodge back around 1957. They wouldn't let me take a donkey ride in the canyon because I was too young. But I did walk quite a ways down. What a beautiful sight. And the people were so nice. It's surely one of those places in the U.S. that you need to visit. While you're out that way, don't miss Yellowstone, Petrified Forest and Bryce Canyon.
    Written 30 January 2024
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