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  • Updated By madamx on April 24, 2005
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  • Overlooks & Points - Grand Canyon
    by madamx
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    Touring the canyon viewpoints is what most people do to take in the Grand Canyon. We had planned to hike into the canyon, but couldn't because of the snow, and had to be content with just doing a tour of the rim viewpoints. Taking in the viewpoints suprisingly takes up a lot of time and, we found it really enjoyable, even after our disappointment of not being able to hike down the South Kaibab. I felt like I could never get enough of the hugeness of it all. When you enter through the park gates, you will be given a map with viewpoints on it, and though they say some are better than others, they were all awesome to me! Except The Abyss, which didn't do much for me, but maybe we were there at the wrong time of day. The bus system is handy dandy for taking in the rim viewpoints

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  • Address: Grand Canyon
  • Directions: All along the South Rim

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    Overlooks & Points: Lipan Point
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  • By madamx on April 23, 2005
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    Arguably the most spectacular viewpoint in the Canyon, Lipan Point is my favorite, as you you can see the Colorado River winding it's way through the Canyon. A popular viewpoint for sunset as well.

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  • Directions: near the beginning of Desert View Drive, from the East Gate.

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    Overlooks & Points: Desert View
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  • Updated By Rusket on January 28, 2007
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    We drove along the South Rim from Mather Point to Desert View by the eastern park entrance. We had decided to make a stop there, since it is the highest point on the southern side. There is an information center and a view tower, with indian art and souvernirs. And there is a cafe, I got my coffee :-) I need not say that the view was gorgeous, do I? I had heard that Mather Point had the best view, but to my opinion this is better! Outside the tower there is a terrace, looks like it is used for barbecuing (lower right corner of picture 5). How lovely would that be, to enjoy a good meal and the sunset over the canyon simultaneously! * Must come back! *

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  • Address: Desert View
  • Directions: Grand Canyon, South Rim, close to eastern entrance of the park.

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    Overlooks & Points: Desert View Overlook
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  • Updated By Ewingjr98 on September 26, 2006
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  • Lotsa people checking out the view of the river - Grand Canyon
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    Desert View, at 7,438 feet above sea level, is probably the second busiest place of the park, as it is the first overlook from the East Entrance on Hwy 64. Here is one of the few spots with plenty of parking, and there is also a gas station, campground, small restaurant and gift shop, and restrooms. The highlight of the Desert View overlook is the historic Watchtower...it was built in 1933 of local stone in a native style to blend in with the environment. This area is also the only overlook with a clear view of a large stretch of the Colorado River.

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  • Website: http://www.scienceviews.com/parks/watchtower.html

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    Overlooks & Points: Moran Point
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  • Updated By Ewingjr98 on November 21, 2006
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    Moran Point is one of just a few locations on th South Rim where you can see the Colorado River deep in the canyon below. From here you can just catch a glimpse of the green-brown water through a gap in the rock. During our visit, this was one of the more quiet spots (other than some of the small road-side pull offs) where we weren't overwhelmed by other visitors and there was adequate parking.

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  • Address: Hwy 64
  • Directions: 10 miles west of the East Entrance
  • Website: http://www.nps.gov/grca/

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    Overlooks & Points: Catch a Sunset at Hopi Point
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  • By AKtravelers on December 14, 2005
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    Sunset at the Grand Canyon is a spectacle to be seen. One of the best places to view the end of the day is at Hopi Point in the western part of the South Rim. There, the canyon opens up to the west and southwest, providing a superb foreground of buttes and gorges to create a palette of shadows and sun for photographers. Just don't expect to watch this spectacle alone -- watching the sun set is much more popular than the sunrise, for obvious reasons.

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    Overlooks & Points: Mather Point
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  • Updated By Ewingjr98 on November 21, 2006
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    Mather Point is many visitors' first view of the canyon as it is at the south entrance to the park and next to the central Canyon View Information Plaza visitors center, the main road through the park (Hwy 64), the shuttle bus stops, restrooms, bookstore and several hiking trails. This area was so busy when we visited that it was almost annoying. The parking lots were packed, and we had to park along the side of the road in the ditch, all the while avoiding pedestrians who were everywhere. Once we walked to the overlooks along the rim, we were often waiting in line to get a clear view over the canyon. But it was Labor Day Weekend, so bad planning on my part. The visitors center at Mather Point is open daily from 8 to 5, and there are outdoor displays which are always viewable.

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    Overlooks & Points: Stop along the overlooks
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  • By PinkFloydActuary on October 9, 2005
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    As you make your way east along Desert View Drive, you will have the opportunity to stop at several scenic overlooks. Most of them have ample parking, and I recommend stopping at all of them to get the various views of the canyon. The stops include Navajo Point, Lipan Point, where the Colorado River makes a large S shape, Moran Point, and Grandview Point, which also has the trailhead for Grandview Trail.

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    Overlooks & Points: Hopi Point
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  • By madamx on April 23, 2005
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    Hopi Point, about 6:30 pm
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    Known as one of the best viewpoints to see the Grand Canyon, Hopi Point is located further out than any other viewpoint on Hermit Road. One of the most popular places on the South Rim to watch the sunset

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  • Directions: Hermit Road, South Rim.

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    Overlooks & Points: Mojave Point
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  • By madamx on April 23, 2005
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    This viewpoint is excellent to view the Colorado River. When it's clear, you can see three rapids on the river, Salt Creek, Granite, and Hermit

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  • Directions: Hermit Road

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