Upper Falls
Drops 109 feet over a ledge of hard volcanic rock that is eroding slower than other rock in the canyon.
Plan Around Upper Falls
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Upper Falls Details
The Upper Falls of drop 109 feet over a ledge of hard volcanic rock that is eroding slower than other rock in the canyon, thereby creating a waterfall. The Upper Falls Viewpoint has two vantage points where you can see this waterfall.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Canyon Village to Tower-Roosevelt
Nearby Parks Around Upper Falls
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Upper Falls
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0.1 mi away
Upper Falls Overlook
The Upper Falls Viewpoint not only gives you a good look at Upper Falls but also Crystal Falls.
0.2 mi away
Uncle Tom's Parking Area
A vault toilet is available at the parking lot.
0.3 mi away
Uncle Tom's Trail
Uncle Tom's Trail was first constructed in 1898 by "Uncle" Tom Richardson.
0.3 mi away
South Rim Trail
This generally flat, easy trail follows the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
0.3 mi away
Chittenden Bridge/Wapiti Lake
Located in the Wapiti Trailhead parking lot, 1/10th of a mile north of the Chittenden Bridge.
