O'Neill Butte, Grand Canyon National Park

Name: O'Neill Butte
Address: Grand Canyon National Park, United States

#8 among attractions in Grand Canyon National Park

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O'Neill Butte, Grand Canyon National Park

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O'Neill Butte is a 6,071-foot -elevation summit located in the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, United States. It is situated 2.5 miles east-northeast of Grand Canyon Village, one mile northeast of Mather Point, and one mile immediately northwest of Yaki Point. Cedar Ridge connects O'Neill Butte with Yaki Point on the South Rim. Topographic relief is significant as O'Neill Butte rises 3,600 feet above the Colorado River in two miles. Access to this prominence is via the South Kaibab Trail which traverses the east slope of the peak. According to the Köppen climate classification system, O'Neill Butte is located in a cold semi-arid climate zone. ()

Coordinates: 36°4'17"N, 112°5'26"W

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Day trips

O'Neill Butte – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Canyon, Bright Angel Trail, South Kaibab Trail, Kolb Studio.

2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park
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3.1 miW
Hiking, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon National Park
81 min walk • The Bright Angel Trail is a renowned pathway that descends into the heart of the Grand Canyon, offering hikers an up-close experience of one of the natural wonders of the world. Located within the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, United States, this historic...
1.3 miS
Hiking, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon National Park
35 min walk • The South Kaibab Trail offers a breathtaking journey into the heart of the Grand Canyon National Park, one of the United States' most iconic natural wonders. This well-maintained trail provides hikers with some of the most spectacular views of the Grand Canyon...
3.1 miW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Kolb Studio, Grand Canyon National Park
79 min walk • The Kolb Studio is a historic structure situated on the edge of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in Grand Canyon Village within Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. It was operated from 1904 until 1976 as the photographic studio of brothers Ellsworth and Emery Kolb.
1 miW
Hiking, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Tonto Trail, Grand Canyon National Park
26 min walk • The Tonto Trail is a hiking trail on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona.
2.7 miN
Hiking, Hiking trail
Clear Creek Trail, Grand Canyon National Park
70 min walk • The Clear Creek Trail is a hiking trail below the North Rim, from lower Bright Angel Canyon into lower Clear Creek Canyon of the Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona.
2.7 miW
Mountain
The Battleship, Grand Canyon National Park
69 min walk • The Battleship is a 5,850-foot-elevation summit located in central Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, United States.
2.9 miW
Bars and clubs
Bright Angel Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park
76 min walk • Bright Angel Lodge is a hotel complex at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. Designed by architect Mary Jane Colter, the lodge is a complex of cabins around a central lodge building, directly on the edge of the canyon.
2.2 miSW
Cemetery
Grand Canyon Pioneer Cemetery, Grand Canyon National Park
58 min walk • Grand Canyon Pioneer Cemetery, also known as Pioneer Cemetery, is a historic cemetery located near the Grand Canyon's South Rim. The cemetery is home to some 400 individual graves. Burial criteria include a three-year stint at the Park, and a significant contribution thereto.
2 miN
Bridge
Black Suspension Bridge, Grand Canyon National Park
52 min walk • The Black Suspension Bridge spans the Colorado River in the inner canyon of Grand Canyon National Park. The span length is 440 feet. The bridge is part of the South Kaibab Trail and is the river crossing used by mules going to Phantom Ranch.
2.2 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
River Trail, Grand Canyon National Park
56 min walk • The River Trail is a hiking trail in Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona. This trail connects the end of the Bright Angel Trail with Phantom Ranch and the South Kaibab Trail.

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How to get to O'Neill Butte by public transport?

The nearest stations to O'Neill Butte:

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Yaki Point • Lines: Kaibab/Rim Route (East-bound), Kaibab/Rim Route (West-bound) (26 min walk)
Mather Point • Lines: Kaibab/Rim Route (West-bound) (32 min walk)