Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Jan 8, 2025 · Located on the ancestral homelands of 11 present day Tribal Communities, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world—a mile deep canyon unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from both north and south rims.
Plan Your Visit - Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park …
Located on the ancestral homeland of 11 Associated Tribes, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world—unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors on the rim. Grand Canyon National Park is a World Heritage Site.
Maps - Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Grand Canyon National Park is located east of Las Vegas, NV. North of Interstate 40 and the cities of Williams and Flagstaff, AZ. East of the Navajo and Hopi Indian Reservations, and south of the Utah state line. The Colorado River is shown through the entire 277 mile transect of Grand Canyon National Park.
Geology - Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Oct 1, 2024 · The Colorado River through Grand Canyon averages 300 feet (91 m) across and about 40 feet (12 m) deep. The average flow is between 12,000 and 15,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). During a flood, the increased volume of water can flow at …
Camping in Grand Canyon National Park
A 277 mile long (446 km) canyon separates the park into South and North Rims. The Grand Canyon of the Colorado River is a mile-deep, (1.6 km) and creates a barrier that bisects the park.
Park Statistics - Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park …
Grand Canyon National Park preserves an iconic geologic landscape and resources ranging from 1.8 billion (PreCambrian) year-old igneous and metamorphic rocks to 230 million (Triassic)-year-old sedimentary rocks, 5 million (Pliocene)-year old to recent volcanic deposits, a complex tectonic and erosional history, and unconsolidated surface deposits.
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park (U.S. National Park …
Big enough to be overwhelming, yet still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time. Come see some of the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America. Forces of nature and the Gunnison River sculpted this canyon over two million years. The result is a vertical wilderness of rock, water, and sky. Read More
Wilderness - Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Jan 6, 2025 · Grand Canyon National Park is a treasure of unparalleled natural and cultural significance. Its mile-deep canyon, carved by water and wind, showcases spectacular geological features like buttes, temples, and spires.
Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River - U.S. National Park Service
May 31, 2024 · A social media darling, Horseshoe Bend has become one of the most recognized and visited places in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The parking lot and trailhead is located off US Highway 89, approximately 5 miles (8 km) south of the Carl Hayden Visitor Center.
River Trips and Permits - U.S. National Park Service
Nov 5, 2020 · There are different river trip opportunities through Grand Canyon National Park. 1 Day Commercial River Trips - Half-day and full-day smooth water trips on the Colorado River. 2 to 5 Day Noncommercial River Trips - Noncommercial trips that launch from Diamond Creek and takeout at Lake Mead typically are 2 to 5 days in length.