Hike through the Grand Canyon – The secret place

I spent over a year and a half living and working in the Grand Canyon. During that time I had the opportunity to go on different hiking and backpacking trips and was able to see the Grand Canyon from many different perspectives. If someone was traveling to the Grand Canyon and wanted me to recommend just one easy Grand Canyon hike, I would recommend Shoshone Point.

Shoshone Point is an unknown Grand Canyon hike to many people. Even many of the local Grand Canyon residents don’t know about this Grand Canyon hike. It is an isolated area that can only be accessed by a one-mile hike up a closed dirt road. The hike itself is very easy and not at all strenuous. It’s all level ground. From this secluded position you will enjoy wide unobstructed views of the Grand Canyon.

Shoshone Point also has an outhouse, picnic tables, and if I remember correctly, a fire pit and barbecue. While I was there the outhouse was closed, but they may open it during the summer months. Visitors should be extremely cautious if they choose Shoshone Point for their Grand Canyon hike. This area does not have guardrails, so care must be taken when near the edge of the rim.

Getting to the starting point of this Grand Canyon hike is probably the hardest part. It’s on a small unmarked turn off to the right of Desert View Drive. These are the directions from the perspective of entering the park on 64. Go straight for a while until you come to Desert View Drive. Turn right at this and continue until you see the turnoff for Yaki Point. Push your odometer and just after a little bit of a mile you should see a dirt track to your left. Become this, park your car out of the way and drive past the metal car gate. From here, just walk down the dirt road for about 20 minutes or so until you reach the end.

The first thing you will see are the picnic tables and the outhouse. The point is ahead and to your left and offers unparalleled views of the Grand Canyon. This hike through the Grand Canyon is totally worth it and you will most likely have the whole place to yourself. Have fun and be safe!