Island Peaks Overlook
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Island Peaks Overlook
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The short walk to the overlook is on an unpaved trail.

Big Island Overlook
~1 min drive
This overlook is right next to the parking area and requires very little walking to see the canyon.

Pulpit Rock Overlook
~1 min drive
The walk to the overlook is 134 yards on an unpaved trail.

Throughline
~30 min drive
26 mi · Hard
South Dyer
~24 min drive
4.4 mi · Moderate

Kneeling Camel Overlook
~1 min drive
The overlook is adjacent to the parking area and very little walking is required to see the canyon. Park here to hike the Deadhorse Trail. The trailhead is just east of the parking area.

Gunnison Point Overlook
~1 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…
Little Elk Basin
~30 min drive
12 mi · Hard
Trail Creek
~28 min drive
5.2 mi · Moderate

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

Rock Point Overlook
~2 min drive
The walk to the overlook is 234 yards on an unpaved trail.