National park
Grand Canyon National Park
A canyon 277 river miles long, cut by the Colorado River through almost two billion years of rock.
- Established
- 1919
- State
- Arizona
- Depth
- about 1 mile
- Best season
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Before you go
- The South Rim is open all year and has the most services.
- Free shuttles connect viewpoints along Hermit Road, which is closed to private cars for much of the year.
- It is much hotter at the bottom of the canyon than on the rim. Don't try a rim-to-river day hike in summer.
Viewpoints
Mather Point is the busiest viewpoint. Yavapai Geology Museum explains the rock layers, and Hopi Point is the classic place for sunset. Desert View Watchtower, 25 miles east, makes a good last stop if you are heading out.
FAQs
How far is the Grand Canyon from Route 66?
About an hour north of Williams on AZ-64, which makes it a popular overnight detour.
