Pima Point

Pima Point is a South Rim overlook on the Hermit Road route in Grand Canyon National Park, near Grand Canyon Village. Its open views reach across the canyon to the Colorado River, which you may also hear when the surroundings are quiet. A metal railing provides a safe place to pause for photos. The changing light at sunset draws visitors, while early morning can bring quieter conditions and the faint sound of rapids. The viewpoint is accessible by shuttle, and the shuttle stops here in both directions.

Views toward the Colorado River

Pima Point is one of the overlooks along the South Rim's Hermit Road route. From here, the canyon opens into broad views, with the Colorado River visible far below. On quiet days, the sound of rapids can carry up the canyon walls. Granite Rapids is below the viewpoint, and Mount Trumbull can be seen in the distance.

A metal railing marks a place to stop and take photographs. The overlook gives you room to look across the canyon rather than focusing on a single feature. The river appears small from this height, but it is visible from the viewpoint.

Getting there and planning your return

The Hermit Road shuttle serves Pima Point in both directions. If you are traveling toward Hermits Rest, check that your bus continues there; buses also return toward Grand Canyon Village. Pima Point is the last viewpoint on the South Rim Trail before Hermits Rest, and the route can also be covered on foot.

Early morning is a good time to seek quieter conditions and listen for the river. Sunset brings changing colors across the canyon, but darkness comes quickly afterward. There are no lights at the stop, so arrange your return before dusk rather than waiting for a shuttle in the dark.