Nevertheless, it is home to 1,500 plants, 89 mammalians, 355 birds, 9 amphibians, 47 reptiles, and 17 fish speciess. While some parts of the canyon on the upper plateau are covered with forests, most of the area is arid. Most of the canyon is located within Grand Canyon National Park. The majority of tourists enjoy the canyon from its south rim, but more adventurous visitors hike its walls, take mule rides, or enjoy thrilling white-water rafting on the Colorado River. Its vast scale and magnificent colors attract millions of visitors every year. The canyon is 277 miles long, a mile deep and up to 18 miles wide. Visitors can see layers of red rock bands that show its long history on the walls of the canyon. The canyon is the result of millions of years of erosion by the waters of the mighty Colorado River.
#MONTEZUMA CASTLE CRACK#
The Grand Canyon is an enormous crack in the Earth that can be seen from space, and visiting this magnificent natural formation is on almost everyone’s wish list. If you are looking for top attractions in Arizona, don't miss this unique destination. It takes 1.5 miles to get to the summit and back the same way, and the spectacular views all along the way (especially at the top) make the effort worthwhile. It is not shaded and is very difficult and steep in places. This challenging but popular trail offers more of a rock climb than a hike. Named Cathedral Rock Trail, the steep, short ascent starts at the Back O' Beyond trailhead and climbs all the way to the gaps or saddle points in Cathedral Rock. The elevation of Cathedral Rock’s summit is 4,921 feet, and reaching that summit is the goal of thousands of hikers every year. The rock is carved from red sandstone created from sand dunes around the ancient Pedregosa Sea. It is located in Yavapai County in the Coconino National Forest, a great place for a day trip. and one of the best places to visit in Arizona. Cathedral Rock, Sedona is one of the most famous landmarks in the U.S.
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