Yaki Point
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Malki Tzedek
Tel Aviv, Israel9,916 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Grand Canyon National Park is for me, one of the most spectacular places in the world. 446 kilometers long, 27 kilometers wide and over 1.6 kilometers deep, the Grand Canyon is a true miracle and spectacle of nature.
The view from the top is simply breathtaking. The rock's colors, ranging from red to yellow to white, are incredibly vibrant depending on the sunlight. The contrast between the steep walls and the Colorado River flowing calmly at the bottom is truly evocative.
The park offers a wide range of activities, suitable for all levels of experience. You can take hiking trails of different lengths and difficulties, go biking, go rafting or simply enjoy the view from the canyon rim.
The Grand Canyon is a place that leaves an indelible mark on those who visit it. It is an experience that you cannot forget, and that is worth having at least once in your life.
The view from the top is simply breathtaking. The rock's colors, ranging from red to yellow to white, are incredibly vibrant depending on the sunlight. The contrast between the steep walls and the Colorado River flowing calmly at the bottom is truly evocative.
The park offers a wide range of activities, suitable for all levels of experience. You can take hiking trails of different lengths and difficulties, go biking, go rafting or simply enjoy the view from the canyon rim.
The Grand Canyon is a place that leaves an indelible mark on those who visit it. It is an experience that you cannot forget, and that is worth having at least once in your life.

Written September 2, 2023
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Faker
Paris, France79 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We’ve done a lot of overlooks of the canyon, stopping at every shuttle stop including the Hermit road, but the Yaki Point ended up being the one that we preferred.
Accessible only via shuttle (the orange one), there isn’t 1 billion cars that could disturb your visit.
I’ll let you see it by your eyes.
Accessible only via shuttle (the orange one), there isn’t 1 billion cars that could disturb your visit.
I’ll let you see it by your eyes.
Written August 1, 2023
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TutinsPony
Phoenix, AZ2,525 contributions
Aug 2020
We rode our bikes out to Yaki point from the Grand Canyon Village, and it is a 12-mile round trip ride on the bike paths. Make sure that you cross over to the Rim Trail path that allows bikes on it, by crossing over the South East Entrance road.
If it is busy be careful, but you are cycling right by the rim on this path all the way to Yaki Point.
Some great views on the way, stop at South Kaibab Trail Head, and then take the road to Yaki Point for a great sunrise view. There is water available at South Kaibab Trail Head
We went during Covid-19 and had Yaki Point to ourselves in the evening, a great picnic spot.
If it is busy be careful, but you are cycling right by the rim on this path all the way to Yaki Point.
Some great views on the way, stop at South Kaibab Trail Head, and then take the road to Yaki Point for a great sunrise view. There is water available at South Kaibab Trail Head
We went during Covid-19 and had Yaki Point to ourselves in the evening, a great picnic spot.
Written August 7, 2020
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Gina S
Amelia, OH40 contributions
Apr 2021
We rented Bikes at the Bright Angel Bicycles located by the Visitor center. We rode up to Yaki point and it was so fun! The views were amazing. You can walk this, ride a shuttle or a bike.
I highly recommend the bikes because you can stop at several view points including the south Kaibab Trailhead where we saw Elk just roaming around and mules are kept there for resting after trail.
I highly recommend the bikes because you can stop at several view points including the south Kaibab Trailhead where we saw Elk just roaming around and mules are kept there for resting after trail.
Written April 11, 2021
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P R
50 contributions
Mar 2020
we stopped here for a sunset in early march, weather was a bit nippy, not too many people there, but a good amount. a great place to grab a picture and see the canyon. bathroom facility easily accessible as well.
Written March 11, 2020
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Alex H
Oklahoma City, OK683 contributions
Oct 2020 • Solo
Take the orange shuttle from the visitor center. There are two stops along the way offering great views and wildlife. Yaki is at the end and gives a deeper perspective than Mather Point does. It can be done in 45 min, but take all the time possible. Its beautiful!
Written October 9, 2020
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Jeff S
Longwood, FL96 contributions
You can't drive to this outlook, you have to take one of the shuttles. It is the same shuttle that takes the hikers out in the morning. You need to get to the bus depot early, because it is difficult to find your way around in the dark if you haven't been to the canyon before. The shuttle will take only 15 minutes to get you to Yaki.
Yaki is a great spot with the canyon wide open for you in the morning. The best photo spot I found was about 300 yards east of the main viewing area along the rim.
Yaki is a great spot with the canyon wide open for you in the morning. The best photo spot I found was about 300 yards east of the main viewing area along the rim.
Written November 18, 2010
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ItchyFeet
Camarillo, CA11,838 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
This was one of our favorite stops. There is a small dirt lot just past the turnoff where the buses take you. Do not take the bus but instead drive your car to the small dirt lot 100 feet past the turnoff and park there. Then walk across the street to the trail that cuts through the trees to the road. Once we were closer to the end of the road we got off the pavement and walked along the rim of the canyon. It was very quiet and peaceful. Like all the other stops, most people just get out of the bus/car and see only the immediate area. We walked and took photos for over an hour of the canyon with no one around. This is a great area that you can explore with great views and very little people except at the very end of the road.
Written January 7, 2015
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Zawra
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Apr 2016 • Solo
Yaki point is a great spot to watch the sunrise. The yellow shuttle starts about an hour before sunrise so you can get there early and catch all the pre-sunrise beauty. Good choice for sunrise. Stay about half hour after sunrise to catch all the shadows and the beauty they create as the sun moves higher in the sky. [If you're really adventurous, hike down south kaibab trail instead to 'ooh ahh' point (around 0.9 miles) for the sunrise - that is THE best place to watch sunrise]
Written April 25, 2016
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Martyk74
Corydon, IN4,314 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
We parked at the visitor center and took the shuttle to Yaki Point. We arrived about 30 minutes before sunrise and wore headlamps. There is small viewing area but really, if you walk away from that, further up is a much better spot where you can actually see the sun break.
The area wasn't crowded as I imagine it is at, say, Mather Point.
You have 180 degree views. Don't just look at the direction of the sun but look at the canyon as it is illuminated. We had a glorious sunrise and every minute the light changed and the canyon looked different and even more beautiful. The light will start to kiss the points in the canyon in a lovely warm glow.
Try to scout the day before for a good spot as it can be hard to determine the best place to be in the dark. Also, be mindful in the dark as there will be nothing to keep you from falling.
The area wasn't crowded as I imagine it is at, say, Mather Point.
You have 180 degree views. Don't just look at the direction of the sun but look at the canyon as it is illuminated. We had a glorious sunrise and every minute the light changed and the canyon looked different and even more beautiful. The light will start to kiss the points in the canyon in a lovely warm glow.
Try to scout the day before for a good spot as it can be hard to determine the best place to be in the dark. Also, be mindful in the dark as there will be nothing to keep you from falling.
Written December 7, 2016
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Aline A
Cagnes-sur-Mer, France
Bonjour,
Nous allons visiter grand canyon et grand canyon village et nous aimerions savoir à quel endroit des 2 se trouve l'attraction yaki point afin de pouvoir réserver nos places avec la navette orange.
Merci pour votre retour,
Monique
Written March 27, 2023
How long does it take via orange shuttle ? If i have only 3hours inside Grand Canyon south rim, is it possible to get Yaki point?
Written January 18, 2018
How long dose it take if I get yaki point via shuttle bus? I have only 3hours inside GC national park, is it possible to go to yaki point and back to center within 3hours?
Written January 19, 2018
Can you drive to Yaki point or do you have to take a shuttle? Is it along the Desert View Drive?
Written March 3, 2015
Yaki Point is along Desert View Drive, and is the eastern-most stop made by the orange shuttle line. It is not open to individual cars.
I think taking the shuttle is easiest, though you could also use the park's taxi service or sign up for a bus tour that stops at that location.
I like to take the shuttle and just hang out there for a while; it's my favorite spot along the south rim.
The shuttles pick up visitors for up to one hour after sunset. I timed two visits where I watched the sunset, the twilight skies (a lot of color on the western horizon) and a full moonrise which took place less than one hour after sunset, so there was time to see it and still catch the last shuttle back.
I made sure my phone was working from that location in the event I missed the last shuttle (they don't come looking for visitors) in the event I needed to call for a taxi. As lovely as the location is, I wouldn't want to be stuck overnight since it fell below freezing.
Written June 25, 2015
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