Powell Point
Viewpoint with a monument for John Wesley Powell.
Plan Around Powell Point
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Powell Point Details
Views from Powell Point include the Battleship and the end of Salt Creek, and this is a good alternative location for watching the sunrise because it tends to be less crowded than some others. There's a large monument to Grand Canyon explorer John Wesley Powell, who led two boat expeditions to explore the canyon, in 1869 and 1871. This also was the spot where Grand Canyon National Park was dedicated in 1920.
Difficulty
Low
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Region
Hermit Road
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