Along Desert View DriveThe Desert View Drive portion of SR 64 is a scenic road that begins near Grand Canyon Village. Private vehicles can drive east along the canyon rim for 23 miles (37 km) to the Desert View Services Area, and the East Entrance of Grand Canyon National Park. What's Along the Desert View Drive portion of SR 64:
Desert View Drive begins at Mile Marker 241.5 - at the junction with South Entrance Road. Pipe Creek VistaMile Marker 242.5 Duck on a Rock(Elevation: 7,096 feet / 2,162 meters) Mile Marker 246 Grandview Point(Elevation: 7399 feet / 2256 meters) Mile Marker 251 This popular viewpoint offers panoramic views of Grand Canyon from east to west, including several bends of the Colorado River to the east. Moran Point(Elevation: 7160 feet / 2182 meters) Mile Marker 258 Geology is a prominent feature at any Grand Canyon viewpoint but at Moran Point three main rock groups are clearly visible. Tusayan Pueblo SiteMile Marker 262 Lipan Point(Elevation: 7360 feet / 2243 meters) Mile Marker 263.5 From this viewpoint can be seen several points of interest.
Navajo Point(Elevation: 7461 feet / 2275 meters) Mile Marker 264 Just a few minutes west of the Desert View Watchtower, this viewpoint offers a great view of the watchtower as well as panoramic vistas to the west and a view north up the Colorado River. Desert View(Elevation: 7438 feet / 2267 meters) Mile Marker 264.5
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Last updated: October 13, 2024