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Grand Canyon, United States
The Grand Canyon stretches 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and over a mile deep. Its layered bands of colorful rock reveal nearly two billion years of geological history. The South Rim, at 7,000 feet elevation, is the most accessible and offers dozens of viewpoints connected by the Rim Trail. The Colorado River, 5,000 feet below, continues to carve the canyon today.
explore by interest
The Rim Trail is paved and mostly flat — walk as much or as little as you like. Do not attempt to hike to the river and back in one day.
March through May and September through November. Summer temperatures on the rim reach 85°F but the inner canyon exceeds 110°F.