Hopi Point

Best Time to Visit Hopi Point

Sunset draws the biggest crowds here and fills up fast, so arrive early to claim a spot. The open eastern view makes sunrise a quieter, equally rewarding alternative if you'd rather skip the evening crowds.

Tips for Hopi Point

• Restrooms and a wheelchair-accessible viewing area are on site.
• The point was originally called Rowes Point, after Sanford Rowe, an early guide who ran trips down Bright Angel Trail, before it was renamed for the Hopi Tribe.
• Arrive with enough daylight buffer if you're aiming for sunset, since parking and shuttle stops get crowded in the final hour.

Getting to Hopi Point

Reachable via the free park shuttle (Hermit Road route) most of the year, or on foot along the paved Rim Trail, about 2.5 miles from Grand Canyon Village. Private vehicles are allowed on Hermit Road only in winter, when the shuttle doesn't run.

What to Expect at Hopi Point

Hopi Point sits on Hermit Road on the South Rim, jutting farther out into the canyon than the other overlooks along this stretch, which is why it has such an unobstructed view in almost every direction. From the railing you get five separate glimpses of the Colorado River far below, along with miles of stacked mesas and temples receding toward the horizon. Because the point faces due west, it's the spot most people pick for sunset in this part of the park, and the open eastern view makes it a quieter, equally good sunrise option.