A short, rocky climb to a 360‑degree promontory on the Grand Canyon’s West Rim, Guano Point Trail rewards hikers with sweeping river views and a glimpse of historic guano‑mining ruins.
Great place to enjoy the beauties of this country and the blessed land God has given here. Amazing pics and quiet peaceful place. After stopping at the skywalk entry which really If I go again… I will only visit this point since In the skywalk you can not have any camera or device and you only depend of professionals taking pics which makes it a long line and waiting.. also enjoyed the dances done outside the park next to the Skywalk Entry.. very unique.
You should definitely visit this place if you go to West rim . I felt it has a good view than the eagles point.
Dramatic viewpoints and hikes. One of the most dramatic viewpoints of the Grand Canyon is at Guano Point, boasting stunning 360-degree views of the Canyon and what’s left of the $3.5 million aerial tramway system built in 1957.Your journey begins at Guano Point on Highpoint Hike. This railingless trail delivers you to the remnants of a historic tram that stands today as a monument to man’s attempt to mine the canyon. The tram once stretched 8,800 feet across the canyon to a guano mine. As you gaze out across the expansive canyon, let thoughts of the brave souls who attempted to mine nitrogen-rich guano for fertilizer from the guano cave discovered in 1930 fill your mind. For 20 years, these miners rode the aerial tramway to cross the river spanning 7,500 feet with a vertical lift of 2,500 feet.After you’ve worked up an appetite exploring the area, stop by Guano Point Cafe. You can savor American favorites while enjoying the 360-degree views of the Grand Canyon.
Guano Point Trail is located within the boundaries of Hualapai Nation. At the West Point of the Grand Canyon. It was a wonderful experience. The people they're wonderful. And then love tourist. Don't miss out the opportunity to get on the Skywalk. And look hundreds of feet downwards towards the canyon floor. Beautiful experience if you love nature. Please be careful with the ledges. Do not get close.
Gorgeous landscape, breathtaking.
A short, rocky climb to a 360‑degree promontory on the Grand Canyon’s West Rim, Guano Point Trail rewards hikers with sweeping river views and a glimpse of historic guano‑mining ruins.
Guano Point Trail—often called the Highpoint Hike—is a 0.8‑mile (1.3 km) out‑and‑back path leading to a rugged sandstone butte 4,000 ft above the Colorado River. Managed by the Hualapai Tribe within Grand Canyon West, the trail skirts relics of a 1950s guano‑mining tramway before ascending to an un‑railed summit. From the top, visitors enjoy panoramic canyon views, glimpses of the Skywalk at nearby Eagle Point, and spectacular sunsets. Basic services, including a café, shaded seating, restrooms, and a Native American market, sit at the shuttle stop below the butte.
Car: 2 hr 15 min (125 mi) from Las Vegas via US‑93 & Pierce Ferry Rd. Shuttle: Mandatory Grand Canyon West shuttle from Welcome Center to Guano Point (included with ticket). Tours: Helicopter, airplane, and bus tours from Las Vegas often include Guano Point.
Local advice to help you make the most of your visit.
catch the first shuttle.
About 0.8 mi (1.3 km) round trip; allow 30‑45 minutes.
No. The surface is rocky and uneven with steep drops.
It’s included in any Grand Canyon West admission package.
Yes—restrooms are located at the shuttle stop near the café.
No. Private vehicles are not allowed beyond the Welcome Center; the shuttle is mandatory.
Grand Canyon West. “Guano Point.” https://grandcanyonwest.com/things-to-do/guano-point/TripAdvisor. “Guano Point Reviews.” https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g31306-d209999-Reviews-Guano_Point.htmlGoogle Maps listing: “Guano Point Trail.” https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yo1VvaXuFNnrRZ376U.S. Geological Survey historical data on Guano Point tramway (1959).
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Attraction0.1 miPerched 4,000 ft above the Colorado River, Guano Point sits on a Hualapai Tribal peninsula created by two sweeping bends of the canyon.…
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