Dragon Head, Grand Canyon National Park

Name: Dragon Head
Address: Grand Canyon National Park, United States

#33 among attractions in Grand Canyon National Park

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Dragon Head is a 7,765-foot elevation summit located in the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of Arizona, US. It is situated in the north of the Hindu Amphitheater, ~2.0 miles west of Shiva Temple, and ~2.5 mi southeast of Grama Point. Unlike the extensive Ponderosa Pine forest of Shiva Temple, tableland/plateau prominence, Dragon Head’s flat-topped, is only populated with a marginal non-Ponderosa forest. Shiva Temple is approximately 275 acres, where Dragon Head is an ~5 acre prominence platform. ()

Coordinates: 36°11'51"N, 112°10'51"W

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Grand Canyon National Park United States

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Dragon Head – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tuna Canyon, Cheops Pyramid, Tower of Set, Marsh Butte.

3.9 miW
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