Riding along the eastern part of the north rim and glimpsing into the edges скачать в хорошем качестве

Riding along the eastern part of the north rim and glimpsing into the edges

📍 Featured Viewpoints & Deep Dives 1. Grandview Point (The Mining Era) Once the site of the Grandview Hotel (built in 1895), this was actually the premier destination for tourists before the Santa Fe Railroad ever reached the Village. Looking down, you can see the Grandview Trail snaking toward Horseshoe Mesa. This trail was originally built to haul copper out of the canyon. Today, it is one of the steepest, most rugged unmaintained trails in the park—not for the faint of heart! 2. Moran Point (A Window into the Earth) Named after the legendary painter Thomas Moran, whose work helped convince Congress to make this a National Park. From here, you can see the Hakatai Shale, a brilliant red rock layer that glows during sunset. This point offers a perfect view of the "Great Unconformity," a geological phenomenon where nearly a billion years of the earth's record is missing between rock layers. 3. The Tusayan Pueblo & Museum This is one of the few places in the park where you can see physical evidence of the people who called this canyon home nearly a millennium ago. We walk through the remains of a small Ancestral Puebloan village that was inhabited around 1185 AD. You’ll see the outlines of living quarters, storage rooms, and a kiva (a ceremonial room), providing a sobering reminder that this "wilderness" has been a home for centuries. 4. Lipan Point (The River's Path) If you want to see the Colorado River, this is the spot. You can see several major rapids from here, including the Hance Rapids. To the north, you can see where the river begins to cut through the Grand Canyon Supergroup rocks. The perspective here allows you to see the canyon "opening up" as it transitions toward the east, offering a scale that is hard to comprehend from the Village. 5. Navajo Point (The Highest Ground) At an elevation of 7,461 feet, Navajo Point is the highest overlook on the South Rim (excluding hiking summits). Because of its height, it offers a bird's-eye view of the Watchtower to the east and the massive expanse of the Navajo Nation stretching toward the horizon. It’s also one of the best spots to watch a summer monsoon storm roll across the desert. 6. The Desert View Watchtower We conclude at the 70-foot stone masterpiece designed by Mary Colter. Built in 1932, it wasn't designed to be a "ruin," but rather a tribute to the architecture of the Ancestral Puebloans of the Four Corners. Inside, the Hopi Room features breathtaking murals by artist Fred Kabotie. We climb to the top observation deck for a final look at the "Big Bend" of the Colorado River. 🎒 Travel Tips for the Southeastern Rim Access: If you are coming from Flagstaff, take Highway 89 north to Highway 64 west. This allows you to enter through the East Entrance (Desert View), avoiding the massive lines at the South Entrance near Tusayan. Photography: Lipan and Navajo Points are superior for sunset because they face the setting sun across the widest part of the canyon. Amenities: Desert View has a trading post, a deli, and the only gas station on the rim. It’s a great place to refuel before the long drive back to civilization. Wildlife: Keep an eye out for California Condors and Elk. The eastern part of the park is less crowded, meaning wildlife is often more visible near the road. 📢 Connect with Us! Did this guide help you plan your Arizona road trip? 👉 Subscribe for more deep-dives into the American Southwest. 💬 Comment Below: Have you ever seen the Watchtower in person? What did you think of the murals? #riding #motorcycles #supersport #adventure #GrandCanyon #Arizona #TravelGuide #DesertView #NationalParks #RoadTrip #History #Geology #ExploreTheWest #MaryColter #ColoradoRiver