Tourists at the Desert View Watchtower at Grand Canyon

At an elevation of 7,522 feet and this being the highest point along the South Rim of Grand Canyon the Desert View Watchtower is an excellent vantage point to see the many rock formations and structures of the Grand Canyon. Several 40 power binoculars are available through which the tower visitor can see the Colorado River, San Francisco Peaks 14 miles to the south, Tuba City 30 miles to the east, Navajo mountain 85 miles to the northeast, and an emense westward view of the Grand Canyon.