Last Sunday, John and I and my sister and brother-in-law took a drive from St. George, UT to Toroweap at the Grand Canyon. Toroweap is considered to have the most spectacular views of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River... if you can get there. It takes about 2.5 hours to drive 90 miles on a dirt road from St. George. It was a beautiful, clear day around 75 degrees.

These first two pictures are of the horizon of the Grand Canyon and looking down on the Colorado River. The river is about 3,000 feet below the ridge.





The next two pictures are of John & I, and my sister Vickie and brother-in-law Detlef looking down at Lava Falls. It doesn't look like much from where we were standing but Lava Falls is considered the roughest water in the Grand Canyon. It flows between 8,000 and 20,000 cubic feet per second. River runners rate this rapid as a 10 plus on a scale of 1-10. If you look close, Lava Falls is about 1.5 miles down river from where we are standing. It just looks like some bubbly water.





There are breath-taking sites in all directions. We could see rafters on the river that looked like little specs from above.





Finally, the desert is starting to bloom. I couldn't resist stopping for a few flower shots.

Wow! That is an incredible view. My wife has a work conference in Vegas later this year, and I might tag along. We've talked about going out to the Canyon. I will remember this post and location for when that time comes. It looks like it would be worth the long drive.

Thanks for sharing!

Great shots Lorie! I have never seen the Grand Canyon from the northside before or that angle on the Colorado River. WOW! The cacti blooming in a bunch are also cool.
Bob

Beautiful pictures Lorie!
What a great place!
Thanks for showing us ...

Thanks for sharing! The photos are beautiful and the views are spectacular.

The best part about seeing the Grand Canyon from there and along the North rim is you don't have the crowds of people.. The South rim is way too touristy, if that's a word.. It is also very enjoyable from the Colorado river view..

Nice photos !!!

Still have never been to the Grand Canyon, but hopefully soon.

I'm a little late in replying, but great shots, wow what a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing.