Grandview Lookout
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
| Address: | ~Forest Service Rd 302, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA |
| GPS: |
35°58'7.4"N 112°7'39.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 25.10 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Point A to B |
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Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary
This Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary will help you get started as you plan your vacation to Grand Canyon National Park.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
- Head west (344 ft)
- Turn right toward Village Loop Drive (141 ft)
- Turn right onto Village Loop Drive (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Center Rd (1.6 mi)
- Turn right onto AZ-64 S (4.4 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit and stay on AZ-64 S (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Forest Service Rd 302Destination will be on the left(302 ft)
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South Kaibab Trails
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Cape Final
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