Grand Canyon - Toroweap

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Toroweap (also called Tuweep) is a lookout point 3000 vertical feet above the Colorado River; it offers a dramatic view of the canyon. Three dirt roads provide access to the area; they are graded occasionally and suitable for high clearance vehicles. The viewpoint is usually accessible year-round but roads may be closed at times by winter storms. There is an undeveloped camping area near the viewpoint. Water is not available and there is no camping fee. No other services are available at the lookout, or in the surrounding area.

Toroweap is a remote viewpoint in a rugged, desolate area. Incredible views make the trip worthwhile. Just remember, you are on your own here - there are no visitor services.

From Toroweap, trails extend along the rim and down into the canyon. The Lava Falls Trail to the river is rough, steep and exposed to the sun.

The Sunshine Route (BLM Road #109), is the easiest route to Toroweap. It leaves Hwy 389 about seven miles west of Fredonia and it is 61 miles from the highway to the viewpoint. The Clayhole Route (BLM Road #5) leaves Hwy 389 at Colorado City. It is also about 60 miles long. The Main Street Route (BLM roads #1069 and #5) out of St. George is about 90 miles long and is the most scenic. It is often impassable in winter because of snow on Mt. Trumbull.

It takes 2-3 hours to drive from the highway to the overlook.