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Mather Point
2 1/2 miles north of park entrance, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
+1 888 467 2757
site: Mather Point
#1 of 5 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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  • Adventurous Angie
    Adventurous Angie said

    … can. The Desert View Drive is 25 miles one way and has scenic view point at Yavapi Point, Mather Point… continue reading »

  • Mrs. Kidd's FUNd
    Mrs. Kidd's FUNd said

    …. We made it to Mather's Point and were able to watch the sun set over the Grand Canyon… continue reading »

  • Kyle & Dan
    Kyle & Dan said

    … Canyon National Park, we headed to the first stop we wanted to make along the canyon's edge, Mather Point… continue reading »

  • Lori and Ian
    Lori and Ian said

    … next stop, but only shuttle buses were able to enter, so we continued onto Mather Point. It was very… continue reading »

  • sydneytraveler
    sydneytraveler said

    … the west of mather point and requires an easy walk. It has an observation station where you can buy books… continue reading »

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Each year millions of visitors to the Grand Canyon get their first spectacular, panoramic view of the natural wonder from the lookout at Mather Point. At an elevation of 7,120 feet, this viewpoint overlooks Pipe Creek Canyon and the Inner Gorge of the Colorado River. From this point sightseers can hike the South Rim Trail, which leads west to Yavapai Point. The Canyon View Information Plaza, open daily, is located at Mather Point. Restrooms, bookstore, pay phones and shuttle bus stops are close by.

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    Popularity #1 of 5

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    sydneytraveler sydneytraveler said

    … the west of mather point and requires an easy walk. It has an observation station where you can buy books… continue reading »

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    Bates' big trip Bates' big trip said

    … with Elodie and Charlie to get the shuttle bus over to Yaki Point where we watched the sun set over the Grand… continue reading »

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