Rock Point
Rock Point, a trail 2.7 miles west of the Visitor Center on South Rim Road, leads to a small overlook perched on the canyon rim.
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Rock Point Details
Rock Point, a trail 2.7 miles west of the Visitor Center on South Rim Road, leads from the roadside parking area to a small overlook perched on the canyon rim. Though there are a number of overlooks on the South Rim, relatively closely spaced, there is a striking difference between them. At Rock Point, the North Rim of the canyon is relatively close and the view of the sheer walls on this side of the canyon are intimidating. To the east, you'll see just how narrow and steep the canyon can be.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Rock Point
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0.1 mi away
Devils Lookout
Devil's Lookout is just .6 miles off of Rim Drive and gives you great perspective of the Gunnison River.
0.1 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.
0.5 mi away
Pulpit Rock
Heading west on South Rim Road, the first overlook you'll reach is Pulpit Rock, 1.9 miles from the Visitor Center.
0.6 mi away
The Narrows View
This viewpoint provides a peak at the narrowest park of the canyon.
0.7 mi away
Long Draw
Long Draw, formally referred to as the "Devil's Slide," offers a unique inner-canyon descent.
