This is a great view of the Canyon if you are passing through and don't have much time. These pics are pretty unique because of the smoke from the North Rim Fire. They show details of side canyons that you normally miss because it all blends together.The third picture is "tribute" to the "classy" people who think it's cool to leave their names everywhere they go. Not cool.
I was a little taken back by the cost to get in to see the Grand Canyon. $35 I felt was a little steep to be able to go in for pictures and views. They hand you a map which midas well have been in French cuz we had no clue how to read it. We just followed everyone else and pulled over to view and take pictures.
Visited ALL the grand Canyon. My first time ever being there, along with my girlfriend. We have memories for a lifetime. Will I ever go back you dadgum right I'll go back. As a matter of fact, we are planning on camping out there for a few days just to experience the natural beauty of the outside. We saw deer and elk. That was an experience by itself. I highly recommend everyone go here once in a lifetime so you can get a close-up for yourselves
Beautiful scenic viewpoint of the Grand Canyon with a pull off from one of the main roads. Views are gorgeous and breathtaking.
Be sure to call the park and make sure the entrance you want to enter is open. There are on and off seasons. Prices range from 35-50$ per vehicle 7 day pass. Worth it to spend a full day and clear night out in the park. It gets cold and muddy during the winter months. Great trails. Only one restroom at the visitors center, not very clean due to rollback on NP funding and staff cuts.
Pipe Creek Vista is the first overlook east of Grand Canyon Village on Desert View Drive, giving wide views over the Pipe Creek drainage framed by Mather and Yaki Points.
At 7,160 ft (2,182 m), Pipe Creek Vista overlooks the deep side canyon carved by Pipe Creek before it meets the Colorado River. The pull‑out sits on the Rim Trail, 1.4 mi/2.3 km east of Mather Point and 0.9 mi/1.4 km west of the South Kaibab Trailhead, making it an easy stop for motorists, cyclists, and walkers. Interpretive exhibits explain local geology and ecology, and the mix of pinyon‑juniper and Douglas‑fir attracts migratory birds. Slightly outside the village core, it is often quieter than the park’s marquee overlooks yet still delivers classic Grand Canyon views.
Car: 2 mi/3.2 km east of the Visitor Center junction on Desert View Drive; signed pull‑out on the left. Shuttle Bus: Kaibab/Rim (Orange) Route stops here seasonally. Bicycle/Foot: Follow the paved Rim Trail from Mather Point or South Kaibab Trailhead.
Local advice to help you make the most of your visit.
look for numbered wing tags.
Yes. The main viewing area and adjacent Rim Trail segment are paved and meet ADA guidelines.
No. The nearest facilities are at Mather Point and the South Kaibab Trailhead.
Yes, the overlook is open 24 hours. Bring a flashlight and stay behind railings.
The Kaibab/Rim Route operates March–November and during winter holidays; check current schedules.
Most visitors spend 15–30 minutes, but photographers and hikers often stay longer.
Hours may change. Please call ahead to confirm before you visit.
National Park Service. “Pipe Creek Vista.” https://www.nps.gov/places/000/pipe-creek-vista.htmGoogle Maps listing for Pipe Creek Vista. https://maps.app.goo.gl/64fFkqtfiVf8V44W6Inspired Imperfection. “Pipe Creek Vista on Desert View Drive in Grand Canyon National Park.” 9 Apr 2018. https://inspiredimperfection.com/adventures/pipe-creek-vista/
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Viewpoint0.4 miYaki Point sits 7,262 ft (2,213 m) above sea level on a promontory that juts into the canyon, offering a 270‑degree vantage. Because private…
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Camping1.2 miOperated by Delaware North, Trailer Village RV Park offers 123 paved sites that fit rigs up to 50 ft (a few up to 65 ft).…
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Cafe1.2 miCanyon Adventures Bike Tours & Café (often branded “Bike Grand Canyon”) makes exploring the South Rim easy. Located steps from the Visitor…
Visitor Help1.2 miParking Lot 4 is one of four main visitor lots surrounding the South Rim Visitor Center Plaza. It offers free, first-come parking…
Establishment1.3 miSet beside the Rim Trail near Mather Point, this modest monument pays tribute to Stephen Tyng Mather (1867–1930). As the first director…
Viewpoint1.3 miNamed for Stephen Tyng Mather, the first director of the National Park Service, this broad limestone promontory sits 7,120 ft (2,170 m) above sea level and…
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Lodging1.5 miOpened in the early 1980s, Yavapai Lodge East consists of six two-story motel-style buildings; #5 sits closest to the Market Plaza grocery,…
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Restaurant (food)1.6 miLocated inside Yavapai Lodge, the tavern provides a casual refuge after canyon adventures. Order at the bar, grab a pager and settle…
Visitor Help1.6 miLocated beside the Mather Campground registration office, this stop is one of 13 on the Village (Blue) Route. Buses run year‑round and connect…
Park1.6 miPositioned just west of the main Mather Point overlook, this stop lets visitors step off the Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route and follow a…
Lodging1.6 miOpened in 1958, Yavapai Lodge is the largest accommodation inside Grand Canyon National Park. The East section—often listed as “Yavapai E” or “Yavapai East”—contains…
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Visitor Help1.6 miMarket Plaza Parking – Lot B anchors the commercial heart of Grand Canyon Village. Built to relieve congestion near the canyon rim, the paved lot…
Campground1.6 miOpened in the 1960s and named for first NPS director Stephen T. Mather, the campground contains 327 reservable sites plus a small…
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Visitor Help1.6 miLocated in the Mather Business Center at Market Plaza, this United States Postal Service (USPS) facility has served park visitors, employees, and…
Visitor Help1.7 miOpened in 1957 under the Mission 66 program, the headquarters building originally served as the South Rim Visitor Center before administrative functions took…
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