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 Rim
Open year-round with most viewpoints, lodges, and the Grand Canyon Railway.
Bright Angel Trail
Classic corridor trail down to Indian Garden and Plateau Point.
Desert View
East-end Hopi-inspired watchtower over the Colorado's big bend.

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