Artist Point Trail
Once thought to be the point from where Thomas Moran painted the famous image of the canyon.
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Artist Point Trail Details
Once thought to be the point from where Thomas Moran painted the famous image of the canyon and winding river in the late 1800s, this natural observation point, although not the site of Moran's inspiration, provides what is arguably the most scenic viewpoint on the canyon rim. There are spectacular views west into the canyon, showing the river snake through colorful canyon walls all the way to the 308-foot Lower Yellowstone Falls.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.1 miles
Estimated time
10 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Artist Point Trail
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Artist's Point Parking Area
A vault toilet is available at the parking lot.
0.3 mi away
Red Rock Point Trail
This slightly less popular trail is one of the hardest descents into the canyon, with some of the best views
0.3 mi away
Grandview Point Trail
This awe-inspiring point offers some of the best Grand Canyon views along the North Rim.
0.6 mi away
Inspiration Point Trail
Only steps from the parking lot but offers some of the best Grand Canyon views along the North Rim.
0.7 mi away
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
After the last major eruption, the Yellowstone River slowly eroded the soft rock of a former lava flow.
