Grand Canyon Forest Reserve, Grand Canyon National Park

#85 among attractions in Grand Canyon National Park

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The Grand Cañon Forest Reserve was established by the General Land Office in Arizona on February 20, 1893 with 1,851,250 acres. It was renamed Grand Canyon on August 8, 1906 and transferred to the U.S. Forest Service becoming a National Forest on March 4, 1907. On July 1, 1908 the entire forest was divided between Coconino National Forest and the newly established Kaibab National Forest, while other areas were returned to public lands, and the name was discontinued. ()

Coordinates: 36°0'0"N, 112°0'0"W

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Grand Canyon Forest Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: South Kaibab Trail, Grandview Trail, O'Neill Butte, Newberry Butte.

5.9 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon National Park
151 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...
0.7 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Grandview Trail, Grand Canyon National Park
19 min walk • The Grandview Trail is a historic hiking path offering an immersive experience into the rugged beauty of the Grand Canyon National Park in the United States. Carved into the South Rim of the canyon, this trail was originally developed in the late 1800s to serve the...
7.1 miNW
Butte
O'Neill Butte, Grand Canyon National Park
180 min walk • O'Neill Butte is a 6,071-foot-elevation summit located in the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, United States.
4.6 miN
Butte
Newberry Butte, Grand Canyon National Park
117 min walk • Newberry Butte is a 5,105-foot-elevation summit located in the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, US. It is situated 4.5 miles north of the South Rim's Grandview Point, three miles southwest of Vishnu Temple, and 2.5 miles south of Wotans Throne.
5.7 miNE
Mountain
Sheba Temple, Grand Canyon National Park
146 min walk • Sheba Temple is a 4,990-foot-elevation summit located in the eastern Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, United States.
3.1 miE
Mountain
Coronado Butte, Grand Canyon National Park
80 min walk • Coronado Butte is a 7,162-foot-elevation summit located in the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of Arizona, United States. It is situated one mile west of the Moran Point overlook on the canyon's South Rim, and one mile northeast of Sinking Ship, its nearest higher neighbor.
2.4 miE
Mountain
Sinking Ship, Grand Canyon National Park
62 min walk • Sinking Ship is a 7,344-foot elevation summit located in the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, United States.
2.1 miNE
Mountain
Horseshoe Mesa, Grand Canyon National Park
55 min walk • Horseshoe Mesa is a 5,246-foot-elevation mesa-summit located in the eastern Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, US.
6.9 miNE
Mountain
Rama Shrine, Grand Canyon National Park
176 min walk • Rama Shrine is a 6,406-foot-elevation platform-summit located in the eastern Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, United States. The Shrine is named for Rama, the Hindu god of chivalry and virtue.
6.2 miNE
Butte
Solomon Temple, Grand Canyon National Park
157 min walk • Solomon Temple is a 5,121-foot-elevation summit located in the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, USA. It is situated four miles north of Moran Point, 3.5 miles east of Newberry Butte, and 1.5 mile southeast of Rama Shrine, its nearest higher neighbor.
3.6 miNW
Butte
Lyell Butte, Grand Canyon National Park
92 min walk • Lyell Butte is a 5,362-foot elevation summit located in the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, United States.