Ooh Aah Point

Grand Canyon National Park South Rim


This stop along the trail 0.9 miles below the rim on the South Kaibab trail, marked by a small sign and several massive boulders, makes an excellent spot to sit and take in the sweeping panorama of the Tonto Platform and is an ideal turn-around point for summer day-hikes.


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