Activities at the Grand Canyon, USA
Activities at the Grand Canyon, USA
In order to make your visit as easy as possible, we have put together the best activities in the Grand Canyon - one of the greatest attractions in America -
A trip to the Grand Canyon can be overwhelming, not only because of the incredible views, but also because of the sheer choice of activities, hikes, hiking trails and viewpoints.
In order to make your visit as easy as possible, we have put together the best activities in the Grand Canyon during your trip. Note that the numbers 1-4 can be done in a single day, but you need several days if you want to do the rest.
where there
The first thing you need to understand is that the Grand Canyon National Park is separated into the South Rim and the North Rim by a kilometer -deep gorge. Although the average distance from the canyon is only 10 miles, it takes about five hours to drive the 215 miles between the South Rim Village and the North Rim Village of the park. So if you only have a limited time, you have to choose between the two.
north Rim is calmer, but also higher, colder and seven months a year (from mid -October to mid -May). South Rim is the Grand Canyon, which you can see in films and magazines. It is further developed and offers more choice. We therefore recommend first -time visitors to the South Rim.
when to go
November to February is the quietest time at the South Rim, but note that it is colder, so take a lot of layers.
things to do
- Mather point
- yavapai-geologiemuseum
- rim lane
- Desert View Drive
- daily hike
- helicopter tour
- Havasu case
- rafting on the Colorado River
- Grand Canyon-Reisenbahn
- skywalk
go from the Grand Canyon Visitor Center five minutes to the Mather Point to take a first look at the Grand Canyon. The view is incredible, so take a moment to take up the glory. But don't stay here too long. It will probably be overcrowded with tourists who want to make their first snapshots of the gorge.
instead, go to one of the unofficial viewpoints for another five minutes. There you can enjoy unhindered views of the gorge without fighting space.
alt = “Mather Point is one of the things you can do at the Grand Canyon”> Mather Point offers your first tempting look at the gorge ... but beyond the crowds
go from Mather Point for another 15 minutes to the Yavapai Geology Museum and viewpoint. There you will learn more about the incredible story and unique geology of the canyon.
A small model of the gorge enables visitors to orient themselves and find out what they want to see next. The museum offers amazing views of the gorge, albeit behind glass windows.
alt = “Activities in the Grand Canyon”> Unofficial viewpoints on the way to Yavapai offer a clear view without crowds
from Yavapai you can join the Rim Trail, which extends over 21 km along the edge of the gorge and stops at viewpoints such as Maricopa Point and Hopi Point and ends at Hermit’s.
The path is largely flat and relatively simple at a height of 60 m, but when you get tired, you can get into the free shuttle buses that drive in both directions. Of course there is no expectation to go all the way and you can reverse at any time.
Desert View is 22 miles east of the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and offers a breathtaking view of the canyon, especially at sunset (main picture). Shuttle buses do not drive through Desert View, so it is best to drive by car.
The second main attraction according to the canyon is the 70 -foot Desert View Watchtower, which is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It was designed in 1932 to resemble old Pueblo towers and offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding landscape.
alt = “The Desert View Watchtower is one of the sights in the Grand Canyon”> The Desert View Watchtower offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding landscape
If you are looking for something more demanding than the Rim Trail, take a day to complete the Bright Angel Trail or the South Kaibab Trail.
Bright Angel is a steep path and has three stops: 1.5 miles residual house (3 miles there and return trip, 2–4 hours, 644 m height) 3 miles residual house (6 miles return trip, 4–6 hours, 644 m height) Indian Garden (9.2 miles return trip, 6-9 hours, 933 m height)
South Kaibab is a little shorter, also with three stops. Note that you cannot go to the starting point of the hiking trail. Instead, take a free shuttle bus. Take a lot of water with you because none is available on this hike. Ooh Ahh Point (1.8 miles return trip, 1-2 hours, 180 m height) Cedar Ridge (3 miles by return and return, 2-4 hours, 347 m height) Skeleton Point (return trip of 6 miles, 4-6 hours, 622 m height)
alt = “A day hike is one of the things you can do in the Grand Canyon”> Do a day hike to enjoy the beautiful view of the gorge
This is a breathtaking way of seeing the gorge (albeit annoying for visitors on site). If you have the budget, don't miss a flight tour through the park. Book Grandcanyonhelicoptersaz.com, Maverickhelicopter.com or Papillon.com. Note that picturesque sightseeing flights from Grand Canyon Airport in Tusayan, Arizona, are based on the park.
The lively blue water of the Havasu Fall acts like a Fata Morgana in front of its striking red rock. The waterfalls plunge almost 100 feet into a wide pool with blue -green water, which is located next to a sandy beach and a lot of shade. The waterfalls are almost 50 miles west of the visitor center of the Grand Canyon and can be reached via a strenuous 8-mile hike. So don't visit them if they do not plan to spend the night in the tent. Also note that the waterfalls are in trunk areas so that you need a hiking permit: Havasupai-nsn.gov.
The Colorado flows through the heart of the canyon. Book a rafting day trip for a unique view of this mighty river and travel 15 river miles from Glen Canyon Dam to Lees Ferry (March to November): raftthecanyon.com.
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On longer rafting tours (3 to 19 days), one of the following companies should be able to help: riveradventures.comazraft.comraftarizona.comcanyonexplorations.comCanyONENERS.CRARRANYONDISCOVERYARY.COMGCENYONWHITEWATEWATER.COMHATCHRIVEREPENTIONS.MOKIMAKIMAC.CORSUNSunlimited.comtwriver. comwesternriver.com
Book tickets for the Grand Canyon Railway to see the park in a unique way. The train leaves from Williams Depot in Arizona every day at 9:30 a.m. and drives north to the South Rim, where it arrives at 11.45 a.m. The 65 miles long journey leads the visitors through the forests of the Grand Canyon Country, where they can watch moose, mountain lions, mules, squirrels and stabbits as well as a number of bird species and plants. The train leaves the park at 3:30 p.m. and returns to Williams at 5:45 p.m. Visit thetrain.com for tickets and information.
This glass bridge is located west of the Grand Canyon national park and protrudes beyond the edge of the Hualapai Indian reserve and offers a breathtaking view of the below. Unfortunately, it is quite far from the North Rim and South Rim (approx. 170 miles) and costs a whopping $ 75 per person, so it may not be feasible for the average visitor. It is managed by the local Hualapai tribe, so reservations must be made directly at you: Grandcanyonwest.com or Havasupai-nsn.gov. Also note that visitors cannot take cameras or video equipment with them and are encouraged instead to buy the official Skywalk photographers for $ 20 per piece.
alt = "Skywalk is one of the things to do"> We left the Skywalk because of the distance and price, but it is undoubtedly a breathtaking experience (picture: youtube.com)
How to get there
for the South Rim: Leave the I-40 at Williams, Arizona from the south, and drive north on Highway 64 or leave the US 180 in Flagstaff and follow your Highway 64; Turn north and follow it to the south entrance of the park. Take the US Highway 89 or 160 from the north to the Highway 64 in Cameron, Arizona. Drive on the 64 to the west to the east entrance of the park.
Information on other means of transport or access to the North Rim can be found in the instructions of the National Park Service.
Entry to the park is $ 25 per private vehicle or $ 12 per pedestrian, motorcyclist or cyclists. The pass is valid for seven days and contains both rims. Pay fees at park entrance stations.
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