The Desert View Watchtower is situated high above a spot where the Colorado River makes a big turn. Therefore, the views of the river and the Painted Desert from Desert Point and the Tower itself are wonderful. The tower was constructed in 1932 using architect Mary Colter's design with influences from ancestral Puebloan people of the Colorado Plateau. It is one of the most prominent architectural features on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. This National Historic Landmark underwent major renovations during 2010 and now houses a replica kiva room, bookstore, and observation decks.
On the Road: Steps away from the parking lot
Gem Type: Viewpoint
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47.5 mi
76.5 km
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Grand Canyon, AZ
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47.5 mi 76.5 km | Grand Canyon, AZ |
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Escalante
Grand Canyon, AZ
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11.3 mi 18.2 km | Grand Canyon, AZ |
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Bright Angel Point
Grand Canyon, AZ
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0.5 mi 0.8 km | Grand Canyon, AZ |
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Dry: Fires at Cape Royal and elsewhere make for low visibility over the canyons.
71 days ago
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99.6 mi
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Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line 100 Mile
Flagstaff, AZ
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99.6 mi 160.3 km | Flagstaff, AZ |
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AZT - Passage 38 - North Kaibab
Grand Canyon, AZ
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14.7 mi 23.6 km | Grand Canyon, AZ |
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Grandview Trail
Grand Canyon, AZ
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4.4 mi 7.1 km | Grand Canyon, AZ |
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Some Mud - Portions of the trail carry water after rain. Also trail comes to multiple spots with unmarked intersections.
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AZT - Passage 37 - Grand Canyon - South Rim
Grand Canyon, AZ
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23.2 mi 37.3 km | Grand Canyon, AZ |
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Unkar Delta
Grand Canyon, AZ
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0.9 mi 1.4 km | Grand Canyon, AZ |
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0.8 mi
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Cape Royal
Grand Canyon, AZ
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0.8 mi 1.3 km | Grand Canyon, AZ |
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Desert View Point
Grand Canyon, AZ
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0.5 mi 0.7 km | Grand Canyon, AZ |
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