The Abyss, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, United States
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Lat long (36.0581204,-112.1691254)
The Abyss - Featured Reviews (379)
At this point, they all look kinda similar. What sets The Abyss apart seems to be the ravens. Oh. And the Abyss looks steeper than the other stops.
This is the second point in the family friendly trail which starts at Monument creek vista. Monument creek vista to the Abyss is a 1 mile trail. The Abyss to Mohave point trail is a 1.1 mile trail and offers good views of the canyons. Restrooms : No Mobile coverage : No TIP : you can park your car at Grand canyon visitor center and take the Village route bus (Blue bus) to the bright angel trailhead point. At the bright angel trailhead, you can ride the red bus to Monument creek vista point. There might be a longer wait when boarding the Hermits rest route (red) during peak season.
The Abyss was interesting. Just not as awe inspiring as the expanse of the Grand Canyon. Seeing the many layers of the earth covering tens of millions of years makes you realize we are just a speck in time.
Another great vantage point from which to see the Grand Canyon. This (along with Monument Creek Vista) was one of the least crowded viewpoints along the Hermit's Rest route, which was a nice change of pace. As the name suggests, you definitely get a feeling of the height and size of the canyons from here. The views aren't as nice here as some of the other viewpoints in the park, but they are still pretty incredible.
A must see stop on the Red Route for Hermits Rest. Take the Red Route Bus and make sure to get off at The Abyss. Most people make the mistake of not exploring the area to the left and right of the bus stop. Do not do this the best views are to the right and left of the bus stop location. Get off the bus take some time to absorb all the beauty here. Great views, flora and fauna abound. Great place to watch the White Throated Swift's dancing in the wind.
Superbe vue sur les grand Canyon, bien ensoleillé. Très beau spectacle sur ce site merveilleux. A voir absolument.
GreT views of Colorado River
The name makes this stop sound so dramatic, and it was quite a drop. However, it is the Grand Canyon so everything kind of feels dramatic. The positive is that the next bus comes in just a few minutes, so you have time to take a few pictures and be back at the stop.
dress for the weather! it's always nice and clean park rangers have always been nice and friendly (I'm sure I'm bothering them so I training myself to keep it short) the views are breathtaking everyone should visit atleast twice lol
Yavapai point provides spectacular views of the Grand Canyon and a fitting place for the geology museum. Sheer walls look deep into the canyon. Easy paved trails link to other nearby locations. Definitely worth a stop by itself or on the way somewher
35 per car...llots of different spots to see drive to around the Grand Canyon to see different views of it... definitely a must see pictures do not do it justice.
Within the Grand Canyon National Park, this is a large turnout, stopping point along the South Rim Trail. This particular vantage point is a gorgeous, large viewing area that is a must see within the park. It is accessible by hiking, personal vehic
Third major checkpoint youâll come across on your descent down. Personally it was underwhelming for the entire journey we took, but couldnât go wrong with the exceptional views from all sides and the entire way through. Took my friend and I about
Went here early November to watch the sunset over the canyon- so happy we chose this spot! There were only about 4-5 other couples/families there so we had the place basically to ourselves and the panoramic view once you got to the area jutting out p
What a beautiful trail! I did a very casual and short hike because the rest of the trail was closed as of December 2023 due to a waterline renovation project. The views are so spectacular and much better than those of the many overlooks. No camera ca
This trail is very long and we only hiked a few 1-4 mile sections. Good views. One cloud hike it east to west and take a shuttle back from the end. Itâs far easier than the trails that go down as at some point, you must go up! We did parts in AM,
Fantastic view! We did a day hike to Plateau Point from Bright Angel Lodge. I would not recommend the average person do the same. We were sore for more than a day after and Iâd like to think weâre pretty fit people. We started around 8am and go
Moran Point in Arizona is an absolute gem that deserves a glowing five-star rating! This hidden treasure offers some of the most breathtaking and lesser-known views of the Grand Canyon, making it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and ad
Second major checkpoint youâll come across on your descent down this trail. Decently spaced area to walk around and absorb the view. Met lots of friendly faces here. The climb down can be a little difficult cause of the slippery rocks, but the asce
This is a beautiful overlook about halfway between Grand Canyon Village and Desert View. The parking area isn't huge, so you may not be able to find a spot at busy times. There is an area specifically for hiker overnight parking, but it's not exclusi
This is one of the best beginner friendly trails in the Grand Canyon National Park. I have been here on 2 occasions - once in dry scorching heat and one in cold wet rain and it was a breeze to complete this trail each time. The trail is also one of t
I don't think we should even be able to rate something like the Grand Canyon. What is there to say? It's absolutely huge and gorgeous. The south rim is a dog friendly paved trail! Highly recommend going to the south rim if you're traveling with a dog
