Big Island Overlook
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Big Island Overlook
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This overlook is right next to the parking area and requires very little walking to see the canyon.

Balanced Rock Overlook
~1 min drive
The short walk to the overlook is on an unpaved trail.

Rock Point Overlook
~1 min drive
The walk to the overlook is 234 yards on an unpaved trail.

Throughline
~30 min drive
26 mi · Hard
South Dyer
~25 min drive
4.4 mi · Moderate

Island Peaks Overlook
~1 min drive
The short walk to the overlook is on an unpaved trail.

Pulpit Rock Overlook
~1 min drive
The walk to the overlook is 134 yards on an unpaved trail.
Little Elk Basin
~30 min drive
12 mi · Hard
Trail Creek
~28 min drive
5.2 mi · Moderate

Cross Fissures Overlook
~1 min drive
The walk to the overlook is 357 yards on an unpaved trail.

Gunnison Point Overlook
~2 min drive
The South Rim Visitor Center is at Gunnison Point. A short walk will take you to the overlooks. From here the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/hikingtrails.htm">Rim Rock Trail</a> heads to the South Rim Campground, and the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/blca/plany…