The Narrows View

This viewpoint provides a peak at the narrowest park of the canyon.

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The Narrows View Details

The Narrows View offers a peak into the narrowest part of the canyon. Here, the canyon bottom walls are only 40 feet apart, and the tops separated by 750 feet. Look upstream (southeast) for the best views of the spectacular cut of the canyon walls.

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Nearby Parks Around The Narrows View

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Nearby Points of Interest Around The Narrows View

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0.1 mi away

Long Draw

Long Draw, formally referred to as the "Devil's Slide," offers a unique inner-canyon descent.

0.1 mi away

Balanced Rock View

Stop here to see a true balancing act.

0.4 mi away

Big Island View

You can just open your car door and peer down into the canyon from Big Island View.

0.6 mi away

Cross Fissures View

Another of many overlooks on the South Rim, Cross Fissures features a 0.3-mile trail to a scenic view.

0.6 mi away

North Rim Road

Six overlooks are accessible along North Rim Road.