Natural
Mohave County, AZ
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Remote North Rim Grand Canyon viewpoint in the Tuweep area with a nearly sheer ~3,000-ft drop to the Colorado River and no guardrails. Rough multi-hour dirt roads demand high clearance/4WD and advance day-use permits. Extreme exposure, heat, and isolation—carry extra water and a full-size spare.
| Region | Mohave County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 36.2130, -113.0550 |
| Drop | 3,000 ft vertical |
| Access | Long rough dirt roads to Tuweep/Toroweap (high clearance/4WD); day-use permit via recreation.gov |
| Crowds | Very low |
| Exposure | Extreme unguarded rim |
| Fee | Day use permit + park pass required (recreation.gov) |
| Best season | Spring/Fall (avoid summer heat, winter snow/road closures) |
| Agency | NPS Grand Canyon NP |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
Map preview
The interactive map and its tiles load only when requested.
Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.