Park №24SouthwestEst. 1919
Grand Canyon
Arizona·1,201,647 acres·Spring & fall
“A mile-deep gorge of layered time carved by the Colorado River.”
Best season
Spring & fall
Trip length
2–4 days
Acres
1,201,647
Region
Southwest
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Highlights
- South RimOpen year-round with most viewpoints, lodges, and the Grand Canyon Railway.
- Bright Angel TrailClassic corridor trail down to Indian Garden and Plateau Point.
- Desert ViewEast-end Hopi-inspired watchtower over the Colorado's big bend.
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