Desert View Visitor Center Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
| Address: | ~Desert View, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA |
| GPS: |
36°2'27.6"N 111°49'37.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 0.90 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 95.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
Pet Friendly
Hike
Directions from East Entrance Station: Drive westward less than a mile on East Rim Drive to reach the Desert View Visitor Center. Courtesy of AllTrails.com
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
- Head west (344 ft)
- Turn right toward Village Loop Drive (141 ft)
- Turn right onto Village Loop Drive (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Center Rd (1.6 mi)
- Turn left onto AZ-64 E (1.3 mi)
- Turn right to stay on AZ-64 E (21.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Desert View (0.1 mi)
- Turn right to stay on Desert View (177 ft)
- Turn left (358 ft)
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