Yavapai Point (牙瓦派點) is the northernmost overlook at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. It is located 1.4 km (0.9 mi) northwest of the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. The area also has the Yavapai Geology Museum (also known as Yavapai Observation Station), which exhibits the details of the geological history of Grand Canyon. There are three overlook points in the Grand Canyon Village (Mather, Yavapai and Yaki), and Yavapai Point has the best panoramic views of the south rim canyon. It is also reachable on the 7.2 km (4.5 mi) long Rim Trail.
We wanted to find a location which was easily accessible and a perfect place to view the sunset of Grand Canyon. We learned about this location from the front desk of the hotel we stayed at downtown Grand Canyon Village. We arrived at Yavapai Point around 6:30 pm, and there was a large parking lot that can accommodate about 80 cars. The Yavapai Point was a short walk from the parking lot. When we were at the Yavapai Point, we saw the sun on the far west and the golden lights spreading over the whole canyon. We really liked those colors changing during the sunset period; it was a totally different experience to view the canyon. The viewpoint is quite small, but you can easily find one of the nearby spots to enjoy the beautiful sunset and its surroundings. We were too late to visit the nearby Yavapai Geology Museum because it closed at 7:00 pm. The original museum building was designed by architect Herbert C. Maier in July 1928. It was intended to observe and understand Grand Canyon geology. It used local Kaibab limestone and ponderosa pine in its construction to blend into its surroundings. We spent 1.5 hours taking photos. We could see the sun going down over the mountain.
We heard some others said it was also a good location for the sunrise, but we didn’t come here for that. Don’t forget to check the free Park Ranger Programs which run daily. Parking near Grand Canyon Visitor Center fills up quickly during busy periods. You can use the free shuttle buses that run on natural gas. These buses stop at many popular viewpoints, hiking and bike routes along the South Rim.
We wanted to find a location which was easily accessible and a perfect place to view the sunset of Grand Canyon. We learned about this location from the front desk of the hotel we stayed at downtown Grand Canyon Village. We arrived at Yavapai Point around 6:30 pm, and there was a large parking lot that can accommodate about 80 cars. The Yavapai Point was a short walk from the parking lot. When we were at the Yavapai Point, we saw the sun on the far west and the golden lights spreading over the whole canyon. We really liked those colors changing during the sunset period; it was a totally different experience to view the canyon. The viewpoint is quite small, but you can easily find one of the nearby spots to enjoy the beautiful sunset and its surroundings. We were too late to visit the nearby Yavapai Geology Museum because it closed at 7:00 pm. The original museum building was designed by architect Herbert C. Maier in July 1928. It was intended to observe and understand Grand Canyon geology. It used local Kaibab limestone and ponderosa pine in its construction to blend into its surroundings. We spent 1.5 hours taking photos. We could see the sun going down over the mountain.
We heard some others said it was also a good location for the sunrise, but we didn’t come here for that. Don’t forget to check the free Park Ranger Programs which run daily. Parking near Grand Canyon Visitor Center fills up quickly during busy periods. You can use the free shuttle buses that run on natural gas. These buses stop at many popular viewpoints, hiking and bike routes along the South Rim.
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