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Trailview Overlook

West Rim Drive, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Pensacola, Florida
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72 reviews 72 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

This was the first stop on our tour of the West Rim. The overall views of the Canyon are not as good as other points such as Hopi and Pima; however, to me, Trailview offers the best views and of the Village and Trail. Also you can see the mountains far off in Williams and Flagstaff. It was already beginning... More

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Portland, Oregon
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Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011

True to its name, from this overlook you can see just about all of the Bright Angel Trail from Indian Gardens upward. Since I'd previously hiked up this trail, I really enjoyed getting an overview of the trail and seeing all the switchbacks from above. The view of the canyon is beautiful, of course (it's the Grand Canyon!) but my... More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2011

Good place for sunset, all tourist are usually at other points, busy taking pictures of eachother. More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
128 helpful votes 128 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2010
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This Grand Canyon overlook is only accessible by shuttle. From the west end of South Rim Village, take the Red Hermits Rest shuttle. Trailview Overlook is the first stop as the shuttle is going west (the shuttle doesn't stop at Trailview going east). You can also walk here; it's 0.7 miles from the shuttle transfer point. This is a good... More

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