Plan Around Maricopa Point
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Maricopa Point Details
Maricopa Point offers 180-degree views of the Grand Canyon, including such sights as Dana Butte, the end of Bright Angel Creek, and part of the Bright Angel Trail as it runs alongside Garden Creek. Close to Maricopa Point are the remains of Orphan Mine, a former copper, silver, and uranium mine that operated as late as 1969. A winch engine and several buildings are still visible on the canyon rim, along with piles of mine waste that may contain traces of radiation.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Hermit Road
Nearby Parks Around Maricopa Point
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Maricopa Point
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Trail View Overlook
A viewing point for two trails on Hermit Road.
0.2 mi away
Trailview Overlook
A viewing point for two trails on Hermit Road.
