Desert View Drive and Watchtower
The eastern rim drive, ending at Mary Colter's 70-foot stone tower, with its Hopi murals and views of the Painted Desert.
- Open
- Open all year; check for winter closures
- Price
- Park entrance fee
- Time Needed
- 2 hours
- Address
- Desert View Drive, South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- Cars are allowed; it's the road to the East Entrance.
Why Go
The road runs 25 miles east from the village, past Grandview, Moran and Lipan points. Lipan is a fine sunset spot, with the river in clear view. It's an excellent way out of the park toward Page or Monument Valley.
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