Navajo Point is a Grand Canyon overlook along Desert View Drive in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. It gives you a distinct angle across this section of the canyon, with a quieter feel than some other stops. Pause to take in the scale of the cliffs and the changing desert light. If you are driving the route, choose a few overlooks rather than stopping at every one; Navajo Point can make a worthwhile first or final stop, depending on your direction.
A different angle on the canyon
Navajo Point looks across a section of the Grand Canyon from Desert View Drive. Its perspective differs from the views at nearby overlooks, giving you a reason to pause here even if you are selecting only a few stops along the road.
The lookout can also suit a brief, quiet break. Take time to look across the canyon and notice how the desert landscape meets the cliffs.
Planning stops along Desert View Drive
Desert View Drive runs for 26 miles and includes Navajo Point, Lipan Point and Grandview, as well as the Tusayan Ruins Museum and Desert View Watchtower. There is no walking trail linking these stops, so plan to travel between them by road.
If you have limited time, you do not need to stop at every viewpoint. Navajo Point works well as an opening or closing stop, depending on your direction. For sunrise, arrive around 30 to 45 minutes before it to see the light gradually reach the canyon. Visitors without a car can consider a narrated bus tour run by Xanterra.
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Where is Navajo Point?
It is an overlook on Desert View Drive in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.
When should I visit Navajo Point for sunrise?
Arrive about 30 to 45 minutes before sunrise to watch the light change across the canyon.
Can I walk between Navajo Point and the other overlooks?
There is no walking trail connecting the viewpoints along Desert View Drive.
How can I visit without driving?
A narrated Xanterra bus tour is one option for reaching viewpoints along the route.
