Grand Canyon, Canyon in Arizona, United States.
The Grand Canyon is a massive gorge that stretches roughly 277 miles along the Colorado River, with sections plunging over one mile deep. The walls descend steeply and are carved by countless side canyons and tributaries that create the intricate pattern of this natural formation.
Europeans first arrived at this location in 1540 when Spanish conquistador García López de Cárdenas reached the site. Over following centuries, mining, tourism, and conservation efforts shaped the region until its designation as a national park in 1919.
Eleven Native American tribes including the Navajo, Hopi, and Havasupai hold deep spiritual connections to this place and practice their traditions here. Their presence shapes how visitors and communities today understand and respect the land.
The South Rim is accessible year-round with visitor centers, restaurants, and shuttle buses to help you navigate the area. The North Rim closes during winter, so plan your visit based on the season you prefer to explore.
The rock layers in the walls reveal nearly two billion years of Earth's history, from ancient seas to desert conditions. Each layer tells a different story about the transformations this continent has experienced.
Location: Arizona
GPS coordinates: 36.09750,-112.09528
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:00
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Grand Canyon National Park
5.3 km
El Tovar Hotel
5.8 km
South Kaibab Trail
5.1 km
Hopi House
5.8 km
Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge
659 m
Tonto Trail
2.6 km
Grand Canyon Depot
5.9 km
Lookout Studio
6.1 km
River Trail
1.4 km
Plateau Point Trail
2.9 km
Rim Trail
5.6 km
Clear Creek Trail
1.5 km
Grand Canyon South Rim Ranger's Dormitory
6 km
Newton Butte
5.6 km
Plateau Point
2 km
Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence
5.8 km
Grand Canyon Park Operations Building
6 km
Trans-Canyon Telephone Line
1.4 km
Grand Canyon Visitor Center
4.5 km
Yavapai Geology Museum
4 km
Silver Bridge
25 m
Yavapai Museum of Geology
4 km
Verkamp's Visitor Center
5.7 km
Grand Canyon Visitor Center
4.5 km
Trailer Village
5.3 km
Powell Point
5.7 km
Mile-and-a-Half Resthouse
5.7 km
Bright Angel Canyon
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